Before COVID-19 shut down the world, World Wellness Weekend reached an audience of 224 million people in 98 countries. In 2020, the pro-bono celebration grew in 109 countries and 524 cities, now reaching more than 130 nations.
On Sept. 18-19, thousands of safe, free, fun and meaningful wellness activities will be organized. Video tutorials and talks will be available online and off. All encourage people to explore the 5 Pillars of Wellness: Sleep & Creativity, Nutrition & Immunity, Movement & Vitality, Mindfulness & Serenity, Sense of Purpose and Solidarity.
Secretaries of Tourism, Health, and Sports (Cyprus, France, Quebec) and governors (United States and Mexico) support the event. Sixty partnering professional organizations, including the Wellness Tourism Association, are featuring opportunities to attract visitors. Mayors want to inspire people to explore their cities as wellness destinations where to live, play, work, or retire.
Properties and hotel groups will showcase the expertise & passion of their teams and encourage locals to discover experiences provided at the spa, fitness and F&B for daycations, getaways or retreats: Euphoria Retreat (Greece), Fivelements (Bali & Hong Kong), Glen Ivy Hot Springs (California), Kamalaya (Thailand), Peninsula Hot Springs (Australia), Rancho La Puerta (Mexico), Anantara, Corinthia, GOCO, Hilton, Marriott, Six Senses, Taj Hotels and more.
WWW aligns with 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, especially goal No. 3, good health and well-being for all. Participating venues will focus on multicultural and inclusive activities that deliver the promise of #WellnessforAll #WellnessbyAll, for people of all age and abilities.
This 5th edition of World Wellness Weekend will be a hybrid celebration. Outdoors or indoors, participants will share a nurturing wellness connection. They will wear a mask and remain 6 feet apart.
Those who prefer to stay at home will have options, as well. They'll be able to travel the world with curated immersive 360-degree videos, tutorials, classes and inspiring talks accessible anytime on any device.
For more information, visit www.wellmap.org.