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Gone are the days when a vacation meant simply lying on a beach or soaking in a hot spring with no distractions. Today’s travelers want more. They’re seeking experiences that combine relaxation with entertainment, culture, and excitement. This shift is evident in the growing popularity of wellness tourism, which is evolving beyond traditional spa treatments to include luxury dining, interactive experiences, and even casino gaming, both in physical resorts and through online casinos, which allow travelers to continue their entertainment even after their vacation ends.
A 2023 report by the Global Wellness Institute estimates that the wellness tourism market will reach $1.3 trillion by 2025, growing at a rate of 21% annually. However, many travelers are not just looking for health-focused retreats—they want destinations that offer both relaxation and entertainment in a seamless package.
Wellness tourism has traditionally centered around detox retreats, yoga sessions, and spa therapies. While these experiences remain popular, modern travelers are seeking more dynamic and engaging getaways. They want resorts where they can start their day with a massage and end it with a fine dining experience or unwind in a hot spring before heading to a casino for a live show. This shift in demand has given rise to multi-experience destinations, where luxury resorts now seamlessly blend cultural immersion, outdoor adventures, and vibrant nightlife. Travelers can explore local music, culinary delights, and art exhibitions, engage in activities like hiking, diving, or sports, and enjoy high-energy entertainment such as casinos, concerts, and theaters. With the rise of digital entertainment, many luxury resorts are now offering online casino experiences, allowing guests to extend their gaming experience beyond the physical casino floor. This evolving approach to wellness tourism is reshaping leisure travel, with more people opting for destinations that offer both relaxation and entertainment in one immersive experience.
Across the world, luxury resorts and spa destinations are incorporating entertainment to appeal to this new generation of travelers. Some of the best examples of this trend can be found in France and the United States, where high-end casino resorts have embraced wellness tourism.
Across the world, luxury resorts and spa destinations are incorporating entertainment to appeal to this new generation of travelers. Many now integrate online casinos alongside traditional gaming floors, offering guests a seamless transition between in-person and digital gaming, whether they are at the resort or relaxing in their private suites. This resort not only features one of France’s top casinos but also offers thermal baths, spa treatments, and wellness experiences. Its combination of gaming, relaxation, and fine dining makes it a perfect choice for modern travelers.
MGM Resorts, which operates some of the most famous casino-hotels in Las Vegas and beyond, has been capitalizing on the growing demand for wellness tourism. Resorts like the Bellagio and ARIA offer state-of-the-art spas, celebrity chef restaurants, live entertainment, and world-class gaming all in one location. MGM Resorts reported a 30% increase in revenue in early 2024, partially driven by its focus on combining luxury experiences with high-energy entertainment. This trend is further complemented by the expansion of online casino platforms, which allow travelers to access their favorite games before, during, and after their vacation.
These destinations demonstrate that travelers no longer need to choose between unwinding at a wellness retreat and enjoying entertainment-packed vacations—they can have both in a single location.
What makes casino resorts such an attractive option for travelers who seek both relaxation and excitement?
The Psychological Balance – Wellness travel is all about rejuvenation, but for many, relaxation also comes from enjoying engaging activities. Casinos offer not just gaming but also shows, social interaction, and an escape from routine.
Exclusive Spa Services – Many casino resorts now feature luxury spas with high-end treatments, such as hydrotherapy pools, mineral baths, and deep-tissue massages—services that enhance both physical and mental well-being.
Fine Dining and Entertainment – Casino resorts often boast Michelin-starred restaurants and world-renowned performances, making them a top choice for travelers who want to unwind in style.
The modern traveler wants more than just a relaxing getaway. They’re looking for destinations that offer luxury, entertainment, and wellness—all in one package. From the thermal spas of France’s casino resorts to the entertainment-packed hotels of MGM Resorts, the travel industry is rapidly evolving to meet these expectations.
As wellness tourism continues to grow, the fusion of relaxation and high-energy entertainment will shape the future of travel. Whether it’s soaking in a hot spring by day or enjoying a casino’s vibrant nightlife by night, today’s tourists are proving that a perfect vacation is about balance, excitement, and indulgence.
World Bathing Day, observed annually on June 22, is a worldwide celebration that brings attention to the restorative power of bathing. This day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous therapeutic benefits that can be experienced through this ancient practice.
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado offers geothermal soaking pools and beautiful views of the San Juan River. Surrounded by nature, this hot springs destination is a haven for birdwatchers due to its location near Pagosa Springs Riverwalk Wetlands.
Nestled in the heart of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, The Springs Resort is a proud community-driven organization that is committed to enhancing the well-being of all. As an award-winning hot springs destination, we’re honored to continue giving back to our local community.
Pints, Pools, and Paddles – a Good Time for Good Causes
The Springs Resort is gearing up for its 8th Annual Pints, Pools, and Paddles event, which will take place from Friday, May 12th, to Sunday, May 14th. Gathering the community for fun and purpose, this cherished spring festival is an occasion to give back locally.
If you’ve been keeping up with health and wellness trends in recent years, chances are you’ve noticed more and more people talking about the benefits of taking cold plunges in conjunction with warm or hot baths. The “ice man” Wim Hof, podcast personality Joe Rogan, the Canadian Olympic Team, health and wellness influencers like Eric Inman, and even celebrities like Harry Styles and Lady Gaga have been vocal about their practices of contrast bathing and cold plunge therapy.
Let’s explore the buzz around this wellness practice and uncover why it has so many therapeutic benefits.
Since the inaugural event, the event has grown to include a curation of wellness activities from the resort, including aqua sound bathing, aqua yoga, and hang time at The Springs’ off-property venue, Respite Ranch.
The festival, which spanned the course of three days from November 11th-13th, also provided guests an opportunity to explore and experience the unique atmospheres of all three hot spring facilities in the heart of downtown Pagosa Springs, including The Overlook and Healing Waters.
The Springs Resort is a magical winter destination, but unless you’re flying into Stevens-Pagosa Springs Airport (PSO) in Pagosa Springs, you’ll need to take some time to understand the driving routes and plan for your travel. This is especially important if you’re visiting during snowy weather. In this guide, you’ll learn travel tips to get to The Springs Resort from nearby airports and how to prepare for winter driving.
Years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak, people across the globe continue to report “long COVID” symptoms lingering and impacting their quality of life. While scientists and researchers investigate Long COVID and its effects on patients, therapies like hydrothermal therapy are showing promise for alleviating many of these symptoms and improving quality of life.
The Springs Resort Medical Director, Dr. Marcus Coplin recognizes that bathing in thermal mineral water has had positive effects on Long-COVID and encourages visits to hot springs as a way to regain strength and resiliency during post-COVID recovery:
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado hosts not only the namesake thermal mineral water of the town, but robust hospitality offerings providing a comfortable, relaxing, and health-enhancing vacation. Overlooking the San Juan River, water from the Mother Spring of Pagosa Springs flows into 25 smaller soaking pools around the property. The pools are kept at a variety of temperatures, allowing guests to move from pool to pool, finding the soaking experience of their choosing.
“The Springs Resort is always looking at ways to help support the youth in our community,” according to Tom Inman, The Springs Resort General Manager. “From internships, scholarships, career day presentations, and educational field trips through the geothermal wetlands. Our guest, associate, and community vitality are paramount to our operations.”
The growing scarcity of affordable housing in Western Slope communities, including Pagosa Springs, is straining the comfort and security of hard-working families that keep rural mountain communities and local charm alive.
A report commissioned by Housing Solutions for the Southwest and the Southwest Colorado Council of Governments highlights a 213% change in cost-burdened renters who pay more than 30% of their income for housing between 2010-2019 in Archuleta County.
Until recently, Pagosa Springs has been unable to obtain accurate weather data for impending weather conditions. Given the town’s distance from any National Weather Service offices and its tricky mountainous location and microclimates, tracking weather has been a frustrating matter for residents, businesses, and visitors. However, thanks to a dynamic collaboration between The Springs Resort and Pagosa Weather, this is no longer the case.
