Stay Ahead of Global Resort Travel Trends at Furama Resort Da Nang

In recent years, Vietnam has gradually emerged as an attractive destination on Asia’s wellness tourism map. Behind many innovative wellness concepts and landmark retreat journeys in the country is a quietly influential figure: Sheinette Ivy Gonda Sevilla, a wellness strategist and spa expert. Her forward-looking vision continues to shape the luxury hospitality landscape, particularly at Furama Resort Da Nang.

Ms. Ivy currently holds the position of Director of V-Senses Wellness & Spa at the Furama – Ariyana Da Nang International Tourism Complex. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has been widely recognized as one of the most notable contributors to the development of wellness services in Vietnam’s hospitality sector. Throughout her career, she has always pursued the philosophy that wellness is not merely a service but a holistic journey where culture, therapeutic science, and human emotions converge. This philosophy has guided brands and projects to receive numerous international awards, reflecting the growing appreciation for the wellness-oriented hospitality industry in Vietnam.

Redefining the role of wellness in the resort experience at Furama Resort Da Nang

For many years, wellness spas in resorts were often considered merely an additional service—an optional indulgence alongside other recreational activities. However, according to Ms. Sheinette Ivy Gonda Sevilla, the way travelers approach wellness is gradually changing. More and more guests are coming to Furama Resort Da Nang not just to relax, but to restore energy and achieve balance in both body and mind.

From this perspective, wellness should not just exist as an “add-on” service, but must be an integral part of a complete resort experience at Furama Resort Da Nang – where therapeutic treatments, a tranquil environment, and restorative rituals blend together to support a comprehensive rejuvenation process. Inspired by this vision, she has participated in developing and shaping several unique wellness brands. These ideas have taken shape in projects such as V-Senses Wellness & Spa and Renata Wellness & Spa, each carrying its own wellness philosophy.

While Renata Wellness & Spa focuses on minimalist therapeutic treatments and intensive care, V-Senses Wellness & Spa is designed as a multi-sensory wellness journey, where healing rituals, spatial design, and sensory experiences work in harmony. At V-Senses Wellness & Spa, this philosophy is further extended through the development of a distinct line of spa products, created to complement treatments and allow guests to continue their wellness journey even after leaving the spa.

Additionally, Ms. Ivy is also the co-founder of IBH Wellness, an initiative dedicated to supporting hotels and resorts in developing spa and wellness concepts tailored to each brand and destination.

Expanding wellness approaches within the resort ecosystem

Beyond developing spa treatments at Furama Resort Da Nang, Ms. Ivy also plays a key role in shaping revenue strategies, wellness programs, and guest engagement models, making wellness a core component of the resort experience ecosystem.

The wellness programs she has developed are highly diverse, including digital detox experiences, longevity-focused retreats, family wellness programs, and “workation” wellness experiences, reflecting an adaptive and forward-thinking approach to the evolving needs of global travelers. This reflects an adaptive and future-oriented approach to the constantly changing needs of global travelers visiting Furama Resort Da Nang.

Her contributions to the wellness industry have been recognized at both regional and international levels. In 2017, the “Detox Journey” retreat program developed under her direction was honored by AsiaSpa Magazine with the Wellness Retreat Program of the Year award. This program combines detoxification methods, meditation, nutrition, and therapeutic treatments, providing guests with a comprehensive roadmap to refresh their physical and mental well-being.

At the national level, V-Senses Wellness & Spa at Furama Resort Da Nang was also honored with the Vietnam Tourism Award, one of the country’s most prestigious tourism awards, in recognition of its contributions to the development of spa and wellness tourism in Vietnam.

A new chapter for wellness in Vietnam

As travelers increasingly seek restorative and balanced vacation experiences, wellness is becoming an essential element in the service ecosystem of many resorts across Vietnam. Today, wellness services are not just limited to traditional spa treatments but also include retreats, energy restoration programs, and experiences focused on a healthy lifestyle.

In this evolving landscape, experts like Sheinette Ivy Gonda Sevilla are contributing to the industry’s transformation by developing spa concepts and wellness programs that integrate seamlessly into the broader resort journey. By combining Asian healing traditions, modern wellness philosophies, and international hospitality service standards at places like Furama Resort Da Nang, these initiatives are helping to shape new wellness experiences suitable for global travelers.

Looking back earlier in her career, while participating in the development of wellness programs at Naman Retreat, the retreat concepts and experiences she helped establish contributed to the resort being recognized as “Vietnam’s Best Wellness Retreat” for five consecutive years, making Naman one of the country’s leading wellness destinations.

The growth of wellness tourism in Vietnam not only reflects changing travel trends but also demonstrates the efforts of developers, experts, and brands to continuously expand the ways guests reconnect with balance and energy restoration throughout their journey.