INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide training for Vietnam
In order to advance training options for INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide, INFTA´s President, Susan Joachim, paid a visit to “Fairyland”, a leading eco-resort in a forested area outside Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Hosted by the first INFTA-Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide in Vietnam, Mrs. Van Tran Minh, INFTA´s President had the […]
INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide training for the Global South
Open for applications now, INFTA is proud to offer the new Forest Therapy Tourist Guide (FTTG) training, an advanced professional pathway designed for those ready to thrive in the global health & wellbeing and wellness tourism sector. As demand grows in global wellness economy – projected to reach about USD 7 trillion in 2026 -, […]
Supporting youth mental health through social media detox and Forest Therapy
Recent research published in JAMA Network Open (2025) highlights growing evidence that structured social media detox initiatives can support improved mental health outcomes among young people. As communities respond to rising concerns around youth wellbeing, research and practice increasingly show that reducing screen time alone is not enough—what replaces digital engagement plays a critical role […]
Green space is not a luxury — but Public health
A Finnish study adds striking evidence to something many of us intuitively know: contact with urban nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a Public health strategy with measurable mental and physical health benefits. It’s no surprise that researchers around the world are no longer just tracking whether people experience anxiety or depression, but why these conditions are […]