The vertebral principles of our philosophy are included in the certification standards, reflecting the highest levels of accessibility, sustainability, health, wellness-oriented establishments and health services in certified destinations, helping to credibly identify those destinations and territories that really offer high standards in the wellness segment.

The Wellness Tourism Destination certification expresses that those certified destinations are an iconic territory that constantly provides exceptional wellness destinations and services, generating the certainty of being among the best destinations in the world.

There is wellness tourism in each region around the world:

Wellness tourism helps destinations diversify.
Helps support businesses & create jobs.
Extends these benefits to rural communities.

WELLNESS TOURISM DESTINATION CONCEPTS

The fundamental principles of the Wellness Tourism Destination certification are based on eight concepts:

SUSTAINABILITY, through actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs of the United Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY, in terms of communication and access to different services for people with reduced mobility, hearing and visual loss, with the aim of eliminating barriers to enjoyment and full well-being during their stay at the wellness destination.
HOTEL WITH SPAS, THERMAL/MINERAL SPRINGS, HOT SPRINGS, ARAB BATHS, WELLNESS CLINICS & HEALTH RESORTS, with qualified personnel, oriented to the development of wellness services (wellness and aesthetic treatments, mental wellness, yoga, meditation, weight loss, etc.).
HISTORY, existence of a historical thread of the destination related to health and well-being.
SAFETY, related to low levels of crime.
MEDICAL, referring to the medical and health services and facilities of the territory.
HEALTHY, in terms of air pollution levels, lakes, rivers, destination beaches, as well as the management of waste generated in factories; have drinking water; have sewage systems, etc.
SERVICES, related to easy access to daily hygiene items, food and commerce in general (shopping centers, restaurants, etc.).

Worldwide destinations

Wellness everywere

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROCESS TO CERTIFY

1. evaluation

Wellness Tourism Destination carries out an on-site consultation of two/three days to learn about its history, distinctive elements and to evaluate the levels of compliance with respect to the certification criteria. Each standard includes an explanation that provides specific examples of what it meets.

2. Analysis

After the initial evaluation, Wellness Tourism Destination carries out an analysis of the results obtained regarding the achievement of the certification standards, with the aim of locating the destination with respect to obtaining the certification.

In this initial report, the percentage of achievement of the criteria is indicated, as well as the development of improvement plans to reach the required score (80% of the total).

3. Implementation

Once the destination receives the report with the improvement action plans, it is given 6 months to implement them. After this time, Wellness Tourism Destination will return to the destination to carry out a second evaluation, where it will check that the improvements established in the initial report have been carried out.

After this second evaluation of the destination, the level of compliance with the certification criteria will be reviewed again, obtaining the final score.

4. Certification

In the case of meeting the Wellness Tourism Destination standards, the destination will receive the certification, which will be maintained for 18 months, carrying out a control audit after 12 months, to verify that the certification standards are met.

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