Goodbye sightseeing, hello selfcare: The nearly trillion-dollar business of getting your life back

Wellness travel is reshaping tourism as Indian travellers prioritise fitness, sleep, stress relief and lasting wellbeing over sightseeing. From fitness-focused runcations and retreats to luxury resorts offering diagnostics, longevity programs and digital detoxes, demand is rising. Experts highlight the challenge of converting holiday gains into sustainable daily habits despite growing industry offerings and bespoke medicalized services.