The Third Annual Global Sleep Symposium Returns June 4, 2026
The luxury hotel brand's third annual symposium features Dr. Matthew Walker and expert panels exploring sleep as a performance tool.
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Leading North American Hotel Wellness with Marriott’s Suzanne Holbrook
Holbrook discusses Marriott's rollout of wellness technology across luxury properties, including red light therapy, cold plunges, and vibroacoustic treatments to boost spa revenue.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Sencie Launches Collaboration with The Bower Coronado to Layer Sleep Wellbeing into Luxury Guest Rooms
Sencie partners with The Bower Coronado to debut Sleep Ritual Tray, integrating scent, touch and sound elements into guest rooms to address sleep as a luxury travel priority.
Equinox Hotels Launches 'The Sleep Lab' - Backed by Dr. Matthew Walker
Earlier this month, Equinox Hotel New York unveiled The Sleep Lab, a first-of-its-kind, science-backed experience created in collaboration with world-renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author, Dr. Matthew Walker.
Unlocking Value for Hotel Wellness at Lotte New York Palace with a Robo-Massage
If you would have asked us a year ago whether or not a robotic massage would work at a hotel wellness center, our answer would have been, “Only rarely.” Our judgment didn’t completely rule out these automated treatment tables from the welltech conversation, but we firmly believed that a great massage is achieved from both the physical pressure on muscles in combination with the psychological restoration that comes from the patient-therapist relationship.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
The Holistic Lifestyle: Can Naturopathy, Herbal Mixology, and Other Holistic Practices Be Applied in U.S. Hotels?
Naturopathy is an alternative medicine that focuses on a holistic approach to health and wellness. It is founded on the principle that the human body possesses a natural capacity for healing and focuses on identifying the underlying causes of health issues instead of merely addressing the symptoms. It blends traditional healing practices with modern scientific knowledge to support natural healing and well-being.
By Bendegul Okumus, Associate Professor, UCF Rosen College & Hospitality Management, UCF
Thoughtful Sleep Program Setup at the Deer Path Inn as an Example for All Independent Hotels
Sleep tourism may be a relatively new buzz term, but for hospitality it isn’t really anything novel; it’s an extension and more deliberate expansion of what hotels aim to achieve each and every night. After all, one of the hallmarks of guest satisfaction, and a core part of any hotelier’s duty of care, is whether or not the guest slept well. Knowing this principle, leading brands are engaged in an arms race of sorts to meet the increasing cultural appreciation and prioritization for sleep amenities. Often lost in this conversation, though, are independent hotels.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Check In, Work Out: Hyatt Regency Debuts New Collaboration with Personal Training Platform, Future, to Enhance Guest Wellbeing
Building on Hyatt’s purpose of care and commitment to wellbeing, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today an exclusive collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with an ongoing fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts, further complementing World of Hyatt members and guests’ wellbeing journeys.
Arch Amenities Group Opens Newly Renovated 13,000-Square-Foot Privai Spa + Fitness Center at the Luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami
Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel: the 411-room, luxury Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami.
No room at the inn: Why disabled people struggle to book hotels
Staying in hotels can be a harrowing experience for people with disabilities. When Julie Reiskin, 58, tried to book an accessible room in Chicago, she got one with no roll-in shower. In D.C., the bed was too high. Throughout her travels, she’s often had to go days without bathing and has had to sleep in her power wheelchair.
Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara Opens at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Miraval Resorts & Spas, a leader in transformative wellbeing destinations, announces the opening of its newest experience, Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara, located within the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The grand opening of Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara represents the expansion of Miraval Resorts’ mindfulness experiences to a new location, situated along Southern California’s picturesque Pacific coastline, and the final phase of Park Hyatt Aviara’s $60-million-dollar resort-wide renovation.
Pure Wellness Announces Expanded Partnership with Atrium Hospitality
PURE WELLNESS, the leading provider of turnkey wellness premium rooms, providing a refreshing and relaxing experience to guests, today announced its expanded partnership with Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. The deepened alignment will add approximately 70 new properties to the Pure Wellness portfolio spanning a variety of hotel brands including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham, among others. Over the next six months, 32 hotels (360 rooms) will be converted, with an additional 36 hotels (365 rooms) set to join the portfolio in 2024 – bringing the total number of Pure Rooms to 874.
Miraval Resorts & Spas Supports Mental Wellbeing, Inclusivity and Mindfulness Through 2023 Collaborations
Supporting its core brand pillar of creating a life in balance through mindfulness, Miraval Resorts & Spas, an original thought leader in wellbeing, today announced details of its 2023 brand collaborations. With emphasis on mental wellbeing, mindfulness and inclusivity in travel and hospitality, 2023 highlights include continued collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the introduction of a new collaborative relationship with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, founder of BIPOC mental health nonprofit The AAKOMA Project. Promoting workplace-wellness and self-care culture among colleagues, these thoughtfully selected brand collaborations bring a heightened focus on profoundly and positively impacting colleagues' wellbeing, empowering them to be even better equipped to provide exceptional service to Miraval guests.
Unprecedented and Unpredictable: What Businesses Can Learn From the 2022-23 Flu Season
The 2022-23 flu season, marked by unprecedented unpredictability and a higher-than-usual volume of cases, offers businesses important learnings on how to protect their staff and patrons in the workplace, according to new analysis[1] conducted by scientists and data experts from Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions and BlueDot.
Proper Hospitality and The Class Announce National Partnership
Proper Hospitality and Proper Hotels announce today a national, brand-wide partnership with The Class, a mindful movement studio that blends cardio, strength training, and guided meditation into a music-driven workout that builds stronger bodies and calmer minds.
Hospitality to Health Renaissance: Innovative Community-Based Healthcare Strategies that can have Positive Implications to Lodging and Restaurant Operations
This paper provides some community-based creative solutions bridging Hospitality to Healthcare - putting the “heart back in healthcare” to improve the health and well-being of the community. These innovative programs provide a blueprint for high performance and practical health benefits. These programs cover a wide array of tactics that are practical fixes for health care systems. The health models presented in this paper are adaptable to other geographical regions and are brilliant beacons for health that can succeed and impact other communities.
By Fred DeMicco and Suzi Mariano
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Pool Management and Construction Company
Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced it acquired NYS Pool Management, a leader in pool construction and management in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Florida.
Thompson Hotels Announces New Collaboration with CorePower Yoga to Provide the Ultimate Mind-Body Experience
Today, Hyatt launches a new collaboration between Thompson Hotels and the nation’s largest yoga studio brand, CorePower Yoga, to offer a series of not-your-average rooftop workout classes rooted in the mindfulness of yoga, designed to transform the minds and bodies of guests, CorePower Yoga members and locals. Starting summer 2022, classes are available complimentary to Thompson Hotels guests at participating properties and accessible to CorePower Yoga members and locals.
Lexus Unveils “Wellness Destinations” to Nurture Mind, Body and Spirit
PLANO - Lexus is hitting the road for health and wellness. For those striving for a better self and looking to incorporate more balance and mindfulness into their lives, the luxury automaker is launching Lexus “Wellness Destinations.” This new program features a collaboration with luxury hospitality and wellness brand Miraval Resorts and Spas – and offers Lexus-curated wellness packages paired with complimentary transportation for each guest.
Rest And Recharge Well At Even® Hotels During The “Year Of The Travel Reset”
According to a recently released report from the Global Wellness Summit, 2021 is expected to be year of the "travel reset" where travelers get back on the road and go "slower, nearer and more mindfully," following the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. Additionally, the organization predicts that all travel may become wellness travel as the work and personal lives of millions of Americans merged in 2020, extending the average workday by nearly an hour in many large cities. As a result, many employers are further emphasizing self-care for employees, beginning with vacations.