Health + Spa

The European Commission continues to work on all fronts to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak. Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič announced the latest developments.

The World Health Organization had chosen a name for the disease caused by new coronavirus: COVID-19. The acronym stands for coronavirus disease 2019, as the illness was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.

Windstar Cruises, which operates six small ships sailing to 80 countries around the globe, features regional spa treatments and destination-themed therapies to enhance guests’ travel experience.

The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on Thursday as the coronavirus outbreak spread beyond China and the death toll rose to 213.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top 10 wellness trends for 2020 that will have the most meaningful—not fleeting—impact on the $4.5 trillion global wellness industry.

As China’s official death total climbed to 17, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak - the city of Wuhan shuts down all its public transportation systems as well as airports and train stations on Thursday. 

As the holiday travel already started in the United States, health officials are warning travelers of possible measles exposure at five U.S. airports.

Nearly one in three Americans traveled during the holidays last year and AAA believes that number is likely to continue to grow. With the busy holiday travel schedules come exposure to a lot of congestion – not only at airports and on the roads – but also congestion due to sickness as well.

Headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas, OneSpaWorld, one of the largest health and wellness services companies in the world has signed a new agreement with Crystal Cruises that continues its 30-year partnership.

There is much debate on the pros and cons of medical tourism and the effects it has on both the host country and the home country that people travel from.

Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort in Thailand has added an impressive list of value-added perks for guests staying in its four one-bedroom spa pool villas, each one with a new spa zone added to its pool deck.

Advisors for global luxury travel network Virtuoso® uncovered that reducing stress and anxiety are paramount with travelers in the New Year.

Local wisdom holds a highly respected place in communities of all sizes throughout Thailand, employing knowledge and traditions that are faithfully passed on from generation to generation.

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the latest U.S. airport joining LAS, CLE, SJC, IND to welcome Terraboost Media's complimentary health & wellness initiative, which offers free hand sanitizer solution and wipes to airport patrons via innovative dispensers located throughout the airport.