Discipline Over Detox, The Next Phase of Wellness Travel:
Travelling to train
The travelling to train trend: how the rise in martial arts popularity is influencing the travel landscape, and how luxury hotels are blending authentic technique with five star hospitality to meet that demand.
The martial arts have evolved from a niche discipline to a status symbol and a defining driver of destination inspiration for 2026, with the market forecast to reach $3.2 billion by 2033. In response, and as National Muay Thai Day (March 17th) approaches, Sri panwa, Phuket is inviting guests to practise Muay Thai at its birthplace, through private sessions led by professional Thai coaches in a jungle-set ring or on the beach.
As interest in Muay Thai boxing rises among a broader set of wellness-minded travellers, Sri panwa, Phuket invites guests to practice the ancient discipline in celebration of National Muay Thai Day (17th March 2026).
A sport that allures travellers for its rich sense of cultural immersion and physically and mentally demanding nature, Muay Thai is founded on Buddhist principles and integrity rather than aggression. Strengthening focus and confidence, its simple foundational techniques are easy to learn and adapt, making the art accessible to travellers of all abilities.
Perched on Phuket's highest point on the southernmost tip of Cape Panwa, Sri panwa spans 40 acres of lush tropical landscape. Independently Thai owned and managed since opening in 2005, the hilltop escape is one of Phuket's most distinguished legacy luxury resorts, renowned for authentic Thai hospitality.
Honouring Thailand's national sport through time-honoured practice, Sri panwa's bespoke private Muay Thai sessions are led by professional Thai coaches. Held in a professional boxing ring nestled in the jungle or on the soft white sands of the resort's private beach, each class is tailored to the goals of the guest to focus the body and mind. Blending traditional kicking and punching techniques with discipline shaped by centuries-old Thai heritage, the sessions adapt a historic art to suit modern wellness goals.
Following training, recovery takes place at Cool Spa, where targeted treatments support muscle repair, circulation and overall restoration.
The Sri panwa Sport Massage stimulates blood flow and eases tension using warming oils, while the Deep Relax Massageworks into deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to realign the body after intense physical exercise. The Thai Herbal Healer draws on ancient Thai healing traditions historically used by Muay Thai fighters and manual labourers to restore the body after repeated physical strain. The treatment combines heated herbal compresses, traditionally applied in training camps to reduce inflammation and aid recovery, with deep tissue techniques to release fatigue and restore balance. Together, these therapies create a holistic recovery approach, balancing physical repair with a complete mental reset after Muay Thai training.
Muay Thai Sessions:
From £80/3,500 THB for a private, one-hour session
Second person: £23.30/1,000 THB
Max two people per coach
Rooms:
From £275 per room for one night
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