Industry experts said demand is rising for wellness-led stays focused on stress reduction, sleep improvement, mindfulness, preventive health and emotional well-being, especially around gifting occasions such as Mother’s Day.
Harsv Manu Kaushik, general manager at Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, said guests are seeking wellness experiences that combine emotional restoration with tangible health benefits such as improved sleep quality, relaxation and mental well-being.
He added that travellers are moving beyond traditional spa experiences toward more holistic offerings that include mindful hospitality, wellness therapies and nutrition-focused dining.
Ramneet Singh, hotel manager at Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, said guests are showing stronger preference for personalised wellness experiences that include yoga, mindful dining, nature-led activities and sleep-focused rituals.
According to Singh, wellness gifting is gaining traction because travellers increasingly value experiences that encourage rest and emotional balance.
Experts at Aravali Marriott Resort & Spa said consumers are opting for restorative stays, mindfulness experiences and wellness-focused travel over traditional celebrations and material gifting.
Pearl Sanga, director at Della Resorts, said luxury wellness is moving beyond standalone spa treatments toward longer-term well-being experiences centred on stress recovery, mindfulness, movement therapies and nutrition-led hospitality.
Gautam Munjal, founder of Minimalist Hotels, said travellers are choosing digital detox experiences, clean eating, sleep-focused stays and movement-based activities.
He said demand is now driven not only by measurable health benefits but also by emotional outcomes such as feeling mentally refreshed and recharged.
Lalnun Mawii, director of spa and wellness at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, said hotels are designing more structured wellness programmes that combine guided fitness, customised therapies, nutrition-led dining and pre-arrival consultations.
She said guests view wellness spending as an investment in long-term health and lifestyle habits.
Industry experts say the trend is also supported by growth in domestic travel and wellness tourism.
Akshaara Lalwani, founder and chief executive officer of Communicate India, cited World Travel & Tourism Council data showing domestic travel spending in India reached ₹15.5 trillion in 2024, compared with ₹3.1 trillion in international visitor spending.
Lalwani added that India’s wellness tourism market is projected to grow from an estimated $30.95 billion in 2026 to $43.76 billion by 2031, driven by increasing demand for wellness hotels, yoga retreats, preventive health programmes and digital detox experiences.
Executives at The Leela Palace New Delhi also said demand is rising for immersive wellness experiences focused on emotional balance, vitality and personalised therapies rooted in traditional wellness practices.
