Da Nang resort earns first WITT Certified designation in Vietnam

Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang has been officially recognized for its commitment to wellness, sustainability, and luxury hospitality, meeting over 100 assessment criteria. It features an integrated wellness model, including yoga, spa services, and farm-to-table dining, and has joined the global WITT Certified community to promote enhanced wellness travel practices. With this recognition, Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang has joined the global WITT Certified community, reinforcing its role in advancing wellness travel practices both locally and internationally.

Credential Sets Industry Standard for Wellness Leadership in Hotels and Resorts

Grounded in WITT's Core Wellness Standards for Hotels and Five Pillars of Wellness — Healthy Eating, Holistic Healing, Movement, Nature, and Local Impact — the WITT AP program provides practical guidance on applying wellness standards across hotel design, operations, programming, and service delivery. Designed for hotel and resort leadership, spa and wellness directors, operations and rooms leaders, food and beverage teams, meetings and events professionals, hospitality consultants, developers, architects, and students specializing in wellness hospitality, the program creates a shared foundation of knowledge across roles and regions.

WITT Now Offers Wellness Hospitality Professionals Accreditation

The organization wanted to respond to the demand for credible, standards-based professionals by certifying people who develop, manage and influence wellness-centered guest experiences across hospitality environments. "The future of wellness hospitality depends on clarity, consistency, and practical application," said Oxana Spivey, Vice President of Wellness Standards & Education at WITT. "WITT AP translates global wellness standards into actionable insight, giving professionals the tools to embed wellness intentionally at every guest touchpoint."

The WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) Credential Sets Industry Standard for Wellness Leadership in Hotels and Resorts

As wellness has become a core expectation in global travel, the industry is increasingly seeking leaders with credible, standards-based expertise. The WITT AP program was developed to meet this demand by certifying the individuals who develop, manage, and influence wellness-centered guest experiences across hospitality environments.

WITT Launches New Global Accreditation for Wellness Hospitality Professionals

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism), the global organization behind the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, today announced the launch of the WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) credential — the first global wellness accreditation created specifically for hospitality professionals.

WITT and Wellness Tourism Association Announce the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels

WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) have partnered to launch the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, a first-of-its-kind global initiative designed to help hotels integrate authentic, holistic and high-quality wellness into every guest touchpoint.

Core Wellness Standards Revolutionize Global Hospitality Industry, Transforming Hotels in Popular US and European Wellness Tourism Destinations

The global wellness tourism sector is on an accelerated growth trajectory, driven by a decisive consumer preference for well-being integrated into travel. Recognizing this transformation, Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) have jointly developed the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels. This groundbreaking program establishes transparent, quantifiable criteria for lodging providers intent on embedding genuine, holistic wellness within their suite of offerings.

Wellness for All: The Power of Inclusivity

GoWell Mag's summer 2025 issue includes features on WITT Certified properties La Cantera Resort & Spa, 124 on Queen, The Phoenician and Park Hyatt Aviara.

10 Amazing All-Inclusive Resorts That Aren’t in Mexico or The Caribbean

There are so many incredible all-inclusive resorts that are located nowhere near Mexico or the Caribbean--including Lake Austin Spa Resort, a WITT-certified wellness resort.