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Rising interest in Wellness Tourism takes center stage at the 3rd Int’l Wellness Tourism Expo in Japan

The growing industry of wellness tourism will once again take centre stage at the 3rd Int’l Wellness Tourism Expo (iWT) in Japan this coming June 25–27, 2025. Set to be held at Tokyo Big Sight, this unique expo will gather the latest and greatest products, activities, and brands for wellness tourism.

Organized by RX Japan Ltd., iWT 2025 will be held concurrently with the 2nd Tourism Marketing Expo., with both exhibitions collectively presented as the Int’l Tourism Tradeshow. The previous edition garnered *9,357 visitors and *144 exhibitors from *26 countries and regions.

These overwhelming numbers demonstrate the rising interest in the sector, supporting the move for exhibitors and visitors alike to strike while the iron is hot and be involved in an expanding market.

Meet iWT

iWT, or the Int’l Wellness Tourism Expo, is a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Japan focused on ‘wellness tourism’. It brings together proprietors of wellness facilities and activities, merchants for healthy foods and drinks, and like-minded communities and organizations.

The show’s main mission is to promote the world’s wellness tourism industry through its comprehensive expo, alongside the vision of realizing a world where people can achieve physical and mental health through wellness travels.
Alongside the growing interest in personal wellness, this purpose is reinforced by the fact that interest in wellness tourism is climbing steadily, with more and more companies and their respective human resources (HR) departments looking to the field to further employee support and welfare.

iWT convenes industry elites to exhibit at the expo with affiliates in the following areas:

  • Wellness facilities (Spas, Hotels, Restaurants, etc.)
    Moreover, the show boasts a verified audience with visitors coming from involved communities:
  • Travel agencies
  • Wellness activities (Nature Explore, Yoga Classes, Meditation, etc.)
  • Wellness travel agency
  • Workcation facilities
  • Local governments and Tourism associations
  • Medical facilities
    • Tourism media (Magazines, Portal sites, TV programmes, etc.)
  • Travel influencers
  • And Human Resources (HR) departments of companies
    Towards a Fulfilling and Healthy Life

Wellness Tourism is certainly gaining traction. In Japan alone, the wellness economy is valued at $241.2 billion in 2022. Now, numerous individuals and organizations are investing in this sector. Wellness Tourism pertains to trips focused on enhancing one’s physical and mental wellness. This can encompass going to spas and retreats, setting up hikes and camping, exploring another country, or even visiting restaurants purposefully.

What iWT 2025 Has in Store for You

iWT 2025 is certainly more than ready to leave its exhibitors and visitors in awe, especially with a great number of benefits lined up. An expansive and comprehensive show floor that features the top trends and products in wellness tourism can be explored by attendees. This is where they can experience and test out the latest innovations, discover unique wellness activities and itineraries, and sample healthy foods and beverages.

For visitors, iWT will serve as their gateway to Japan’s booming wellness travel industry. They get the opportunity to expand one’s network and find the best brands among the saturated market.

For more information on visiting, exhibiting, or general show updates, check out the iWT website at https://www.itt-show.jp/tokyo/en-gb/about/iwt.html.


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