TravTalk - India

Invest in wellness tourism now

- Inputs by Manas Dwivedi

In recent years, a big draw for people visiting India has been healthcare, specifical­ly alternativ­e medicine. The Indian medical tourism industry was poised for a growth of about 200 per cent in 2020. Experts share their opinion and knowledge on the re-emergence on wellness, at the 'Selling Happiness' webinar on July 28 that was powered by

As soon as the skies open, people will be keen on choosing wellness holidays. Through wellness, they will try and release stress, attain calmness and connect with the good spirit. India has been home to yoga, meditation, spirituali­ty and Ayurveda for ages. I expect that India will become the most visited destinatio­n for wellness, healing and happiness post COVID-19. Wellness tourism will be the most sold tourism product.

In India, physical problems are solved through Ayurveda, mental issues can be attended through Siddhaveda. You cannot buy health from shops; it should evolve from within. I believe that all our problems can be solved by looking within the Indian traditiona­l system. India is teaching indigenous techniques for exploring the inner self. We should educate everybody to be healthy and in tune with Mother Nature.

Serving happiness is the most important thing. When a client asks you about wellness, the whole idea is- how can I sell happiness and wellness, and start to understand what is coming? It is important to understand the age of the client; number of days they can take out; activities they prefer - whether outdoor or indoor, culture or knowledge-based; what is the objective- health and wellness or learning and exploring.

Ayurveda is all about how to overcome the disease, maintain health and achieve a happy, fruitful and long life. Ayurveda advises a person to maintain a balanced health. It also teaches necessary processes to maintain health. Ayurveda is not just a preventive medicine but also a curative one. Our hospital, Rasayana Ayurveda, aims to provide a luxurious ambience under the supervisio­n of senior doctors.

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Rasayana Ayurveda
Dr V Madhavacha­ndran CTO Rasayana Ayurveda
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Zia Siddiqui Managing Director Alliance Hotels & Resorts
 ??  ?? Guru Yogi Shivan Director Indimasi
Guru Yogi Shivan Director Indimasi
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Nuthan Manohar CEO Me Met Me

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