The virtual magazine Puro Wellness was presented at the recently concluded International Tourism Fair (Fitur 2024), produced in the Dominican Republic under the direction of maestro Flavio Acuña and as associate editor the Dominican journalist Pedro Angel, which contains wellness topics in articles, promotions, news and sponsored content.
The topics of the first edition focus on reiki, yoga, acupressure, relaxing wood therapy, spa, wellness retreats, Pythagorean, Tibetan and moonlight massages, among others, treated by teachers and experts from Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, Spain, Mexico, Peru and Ecuador.
The space provides details of the landing of the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts hotel chain in the Alterra ecotourism complex, in Jarabacoa, with its 120 rooms and an investment of US$40 million.
Likewise, details of the Flavio Acuña Spa Natural Center, in Bávaro, and publishes an extensive article by journalist Pedro Angel on the positioning of wellness at a global level and opportunities to take advantage of the niche.
Acuña described that the publication brings together world leaders dedicated to well-being on the five continents with articles on the latest retreat trends in combination with the gastronomy, culture and ceremonies of each country.
He explained that in the Dominican Republic the internationally endorsed and certified retirement wellness centers in Bávaro, Punta Cana, Miches, Las Terrenas, Jarabacoa and other places will be exhibited.
He reported that in the next issue, world leaders will analyze trends, retreats and ancient techniques for global well-being.
The content, on 53 pages, can be viewed interactively with videos, moving images, text and graphics.
Acuña is vice president of the Ibero-American Association of Wellness and Health Tourism and ambassador in the DR of the World Wellness Weekend.
He is a delegate in the Dominican Republic of the World Wellness and Health Tourism Association and the American Spa Association, and represents seven international organizations on the subject in the country.
Pedro Angel is a journalist with 30 years of experience. He founded the first medical information medium in the country (www.resumendesalud.net), he specializes in wellness topics and works in different niche groups.
The publication was launched at the stand of the Ibero-American Association of Health and Wellness Tourism, which had a space to promote the offer of wellness tourism in the Dominican Republic.