To Vima: Retreat Tourism Establishing Greece as a Top Wellness Destination
“To further understand the importance of retreats for both tourism and promotion, To Vima English Edition caught up with Niki Smirni, the founder and mindful leader at Travelgems, one of Europe’s leading retreat planners.” – Maria Paravantes.
“Wellness travel represents a profound shift in the way we approach self-exploration. It’s about cultivating a deeper understanding of oneself and the world,” says Smirni, adding that people are now realizing that the most precious thing they can give themselves is time. People realize that when they are fully present, they are kinder with themselves and with loved ones. Wellness retreats are the best way to pursue this,” she says.
“Greece should remain steadfast in its commitment to quality over quantity. It is very important to preserve the integrity of the country’s offerings, to protect our history, nature, and our people. That is the only way we will continue to captivate and enchant travelers from around the world. This is the way we need to promote Greece’s wellness retreats. Price will never be our winning point, having to compete with other, larger, markets in this such as Asia,” she adds.
Read Maria’s article here. Thank you, Maria!
