UAE spa revenues to touch AED 8.3 bn by 2017
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The spa industry in the UAE is booming and this is evident from recent statistics that state that by end of 2015, the UAE’s spa industry is forecast to achieve revenues of AED 5.5 billion, rising to AED 8.3 billion by 2017.
The MENA region is the second fastest-growing market in the world for spas after Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
To capitalise on this burgeoning sector, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 will introduce a dedicated Wellness & Spa lounge, exclusively for 25 exhibitors. According to GWI’s 2014 Global Spa and Wellness Economy Monitor report, UAE will top spa growth in the region by 2017, more than doubling current business volume with 17.9% annual growth since 2012.
“Wellness tourism is exceptionally popular, with in excess of nine percent year-on-year growth forecasted for next two years, which is a staggering 50% faster than overall global tourism,” said Nadege Noblet-Segers, exhibition manager, Arabian Travel Market.
GWI statistics show that wellness tourism represents six percent of all domestic and international trips, and 14% of total domestic and international tourism expenditure.
“Wellness tourists spend, on average, 130% more than average international traveller, which presents significant opportunity for MENA hospitality industry to target this high profile, high spend market segment with a wide variety of experiences, facilities and products to grow market share,” said Noblet-Segers.
A wellness seminar will also take place under the theme ‘Wellbeing Hospitality – Competitive Concepts for Hospitality and Leisure Assets’.
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