With the growing preference towards health-focused luxury travel in AsiaPacific, Marriott International Luxury Group announced ‘Luxury Wellbeing Series’. Launching August 2025, the five-part wellness series promises the most exclusive and immersive wellness travel experience yet, bringing together the peace and serenity of Bali, the tranquility of the Maldives and the healing traditions of Goa, India.

In Marriott’s new report on travel trends, “The Intentional Traveler,” wellness was as a top priority for the wealthy, in general, with 90% of luxury travelers saying that wellness offerings substantially impact their travel decisions. The Luxury Wellbeing Series will serve this flourishing demand with an integrated approach to health and well-being. The series offers an experience like no other, mixing relaxation, nutrition, fitness and mental clarity into one life-changing journey.

A Wellness Voyage to the heart of Bali, Maldives and Goa

The Luxury Wellbeing Series will take place in three of the most scenic locations in Asia where each destination is celebrated for its distinct interpretation of wellbeing:

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bali

• In Bali, Mandapa provides a deeper connection to rich culture and natural beauty of the island. The resort has developed a variety of activities to promote sleep, nutrition and mental wellness. Guests can enjoy:

• SLEEP: Fall into a “Balinese Medicinal Plants Workshop” discussing local flowers and plants’ healing properties followed by “Yogic Sleep Therapy”, a relaxing breathing and calming music session called “Yogic Sleep Therapy”, to bring peace and calm to the mind and body making you fall into deep relaxation and a restful sleep.

• Dining: The “Foraging with the Adventure Car” trip enables guests to forage for fresh herbs, spices and fruits, before enjoying a “Balinese Herbal Drink Workshop” using local ingredients that are famed for their healing properties.

• Health Wellness: Vipassana meditation sessions improve mindfulness and awareness and creative, expressive outlets such as mandala art help reduce emotional stress.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives

• Fari Islands The Ritz-Carlton Maldives offers a custom-made wellness experience based on each person’s individual journey toward balance. Guests are then free to experience a variety of oceanfront tranquillity and wellness-focused activities:

• Sleep: The “Balance of Stillness” workshop in the resort’s oceanfront rooms empowers guests to design their own sleep sanctuary (made possible by a curated ritual kit) with personalized turndown services, chakra tea and sound therapy.

• Nutrition The “Taste of the Maldives” cooking class is a lesson in how to make healthy dishes with the day’s fresh catch of fish and vegetarian options. A one-on-one nutritionist consultation guarantees that guests are provided with customized advice to keep mindful eating and portion control top of mind.

• Fitness and Well-being: Guests can begin their day with a “Sunrise Floating Sound Healing Session”, which uses sound vibrations to balance the body and mind. B Strong training — a mix of straining bodyweight and breathwork — is part of what they consider their mental toughness regimen. For something a little different, a guided snorkel will take you up close and personal with coral regeneration as you combine fitness with the underwater environment at a sea foraging tour.

The St. Regis Goa

• Resort Located on the beach and between the Sal River and the Arabian Sea, the St. Regis Goa Resort is a luxury health resort inspired by the ancient practice of ayurveda. Here, holistic well-being is on offer with an emphasis on traditional healing; and:

• Sleep: The resort’s “Sleep Ritual” is a combination of yoga nidra and herbal tisanes to help encourage a deep and restorative sleep and peace of mind.

• Nutrition: Guests can feast on a “Dosha-Specific Farm-to-Table Lunch” personalised to their individual ayurvedic profiles and then walk off the excess around the resort’s Spice Garden where they’ll learn about the healing properties of native herbs and spices.

• The day starts with a “Sound Bath Session” featuring Himalayan singing bowls to help realign the body’s energies; then an “Estuary Walk & Yoga” to contemplate and meditate alongside the calm waters. St Regis Spa The St Regis Spa, however, customises ayurvedic treatments based on individual health needs and concerns.

Wellness-Luxury Trend on the Rise

The rise of wellness tourism is revolutionizing luxury travel. Affluent travelers increasingly want travel experiences that help them relax and grow, embrace wellness and protect nature. The Luxury Wellbeing Series is just that and has been created in direct response to the demand for a more integrated offering, not just in terms of the pampering treatments on offer at luxury resorts.

The decision by Marriott International to infuse luxury travel with wellness is symptomatic of new approaches to healing holidays where it’s about pampering as much as it is remedy to ailments. Thousands of miles away from the comfort of home, you and your fitness routine can get a makeover doing countless activities ranging from sleep-enhancing therapies that will enhance your next travel experience, wellness programs for judging body fat and percent body muscle composition, or practice mindfulness so intense that you will find yourself closer than ever before to a yoga asana solution.

Sustainability and well-being in luxury tourism

Sustainability also played a huge part in the Luxury Wellbeing Series. Sustainability on all properties in the series is a matter of course; the Series rather becomes a “medium” for promoting sustainable tourism products. From sourcing locally grown ingredients to designing eco-conscious wellness programs, The resorts are committed to limiting their environmental impact and providing guests with life-changing experiences.

Guests can feel that their travel choices are making a difference towards a sustainable future. This emphasis on sustainability, along with pampering wellness offerings, makes such retreats different from traditional luxury resorts, and it appeals to jet-set travelers who care about both wellness and the environment.

Luxury Marriott Properties: A World of Exclusive Stays

Marriott International boasts a wide range of luxury properties, including several upscale brands designed to target high-net-worth travelers and those desiring premium experiences. Guests of these luxury brands enjoy a distinctive body of world-class service, and the most desirable amenities. CurrentMarriott today operates several world-class luxury hotel brands that provide unique traits and tailored experience. Here are some of the main luxury brands that fall under Marriott International:

The Ritz-Carlton

Renowned for its legendary service and the iconic luxury experience, The Ritz-Carlton is the first and only brand to win double J.D.

St. Regis

St. Regis is all about timeless elegance and incredible luxury, a family of the most prestigious address in time spans the globe, due to a luxury, bespoke experience and a unique destination for the bourgeoning affluent traveler.

JW Marriott

JW Marriott is a luxury hotel brand offering wellness, personal accommodations and all the amenities that help you stay rejuvenated at any of their locations.

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts

The product of a partnership between Marriott and the upmarket Italian luxury brand Bulgari, these hotels are about delivering a super-exclusive lifestyle experience to the wealthy set in key global cities.

W Hotels

Though W Hotels add luxury and an avant-garde sensibility to the equation, the line brings an atmosphere that is cutting edge and energetic, with an emphasis on nightlife, fashion and the coolest hotspots.

Edition Hotels

EDITION combines the most modern and cutting-edge design with the highest level of service delivered in a style that is unique through the pursuit of excellence and attention to detail. The EDITION experience is the new generation of luxury, a redefinition of the hotel experience, something quite sophisticated, and a little subversive.

Luxury Collection

The Luxury Collection is an exclusive luxury hotel brand featuring unique hotels and resorts offering original experiences coupled with high levels of service in the world’s most exciting destinations.

Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotels

Autograph Collection is eclectic and includes luxury hotels which are independent, with a guarantee of exceptional service standard of the Marriott.

Typical Marriott Luxury Brand Luxury Amenities:

Marriott’s luxury hotels are generally upscale and appropriate for added features, designed for comfort and convenience. These commonly include:

• Outstanding Spa & Wellness Services: Many luxury Marriott hotels feature award-winning spas with an array of treatments, wellness activities, and fitness facilities.

• Gastronomy and Fine Dining: With Michelin starred chefs, gourmet restaurants and tailor-made dining experiences inspired by the best global gastronomy.

• Personalized Concierge Services: Customized services (arranging an itinerary, securing exclusive bookings, specialized experiences) provided by experienced concierge personnel.

• Private Villas & Suites: These palatial, luxury suites and private villas with panoramic views, private pools, and VIP touches.

• Beachfront/Resort Exclusives: A number of the properties in the portfolio are in some of the most coveted beach and resort locations in the world, and offer breathtaking beauty and access to nature.

• Luxury Transportation: Some hotels offer private transfers, chauffeured cars, and in some cases, yachts or private jets.

• Event & Meeting Spaces: World class conference and function rooms tailored to corporate meetings, weddings, and other private functions.

• Infinity Pools & Rooftop Lounges: A majority of luxury Marriott properties have rooftop pools and lounges with some great views to relax and enjoy.

• 24-Hour Personal Assistant: Your personal butler will be available 24-hours a day, serving as your single touch point for anything you wish for during your stay; from organizing private dining, to reserving spa treatments, and planning special events.

• Sustainability Initiatives: A number of Marriott’s luxury properties embrace sustainability, offering eco-friendly amenities and green building certifications.

What’s Next for Wellness Travel in Asia-Pacific

The Luxury Wellbeing Series is only an introduction to the larger trend of wellness tourism across the Asia-Pacific. As wellness travel continues to boom, places like Bali, the Maldives, and Goa have emerged as key spots for travelers’ transformative experiences. Responding to a growing number of travelers who are making their health and wellness a top priority, luxury hotels and resorts are expanding on what they offer to provide personalized, holistic offerings.

Conclusion: The New Age of Wellness Tourism

Marriott International’s Luxury Wellbeing Series provides travellers with the opportunity to enjoy the latest in luxury wellness. Whether in the peaceful surrounds of Bali, the tranquil shores of the Maldives or the rich heritage of Goa, each retreat offers an individual experience, taking you on a personal journey through the magic and tradition of the destination. This exciting edition heralds an evolution of wellness travel in which the Asia-Pacific region takes centre stage as the new global epicentre of wellness and transformative travel.