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August 19, 2025Thailand is quickly becoming one of Asia’s top wellness travel spots. In 2023, the country’s wellness economy was valued at THB 1.4 trillion. Spending on wellness tourism jumped from THB 194 billion in 2022 to THB 419 billion this year. While local tourists contributed, it was the surge in international visitors that really boosted the country’s wellness profile on the world stage. Government tourism reports now highlight wellness tourism as a key strategy to cement Thailand’s role as the go-to hub in the region for health, medical, and eco-friendly travel.This rise in travel in places like Koh Samui is well noticed, where wellness centres, yoga retreats, and spa resorts are pulling in guests who plan to stay longer. To help tap into this opportunity, Koh Samui is hosting a big event that will explore how to take the island’s wellness offer to the next level.Advertisement Event Overview: C9 Session at W Koh SamuiA 90-minute panel discussion under the title “Koh Samui Wellness Tourism – Beyond the Spa” will be staged on Monday, 29 September 2025, at W Koh Samui. The event is being organised by hospitality consultancy group C9 Hotelworks, with collaboration from Delivering Asia, SKAL International Koh Samui, and W Hotels. The C9 Sessions are being delivered as an ongoing series intended to promote learning and exchange within the hospitality industry.Participation will be free of charge, but advanced registration will be required. Attendees will be welcomed from 3:00 pm, with the session taking place from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm. Professionals from tourism, wellness, fitness, medical, and villa rental sectors are being targeted as the primary audience.Key Themes and Discussion TopicsThe panel will not be limited to spas and yoga retreats. Instead, it will be broadened into area …
