How to Make Your Hotel Room Healthier | travelandleisure.com
After disembarking a plane full of coughing and sneezing passengers, you may look forward to settling into your hotel room, safe from air-borne illnesses and viral diseases.
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Medical Tourism In Germany Continues To Be A Successful Business | tourism-review.com
Annually, around 250 thousand people from 177 countries receive medical treatment in Germany. Around 100 thousand foreign patients are admitted into German hospitals. It is estimated that between 40 to 45% of foreign patients arrive ton Germany specifically for medical treatment. The European country receives more than 1.2 million euros annually as an income from medical tourism.
With these funds, hospitals employ more personnel, buy equipment and much more which is then available to all patients, local and international.
Most patients come from neighboring countries such as Poland, the Netherlands or France. There are also many patients from Russia, the Community of Independent States or from Arab countries in the Gulf. Above all patients from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait come to Germany.
6 of the Most Luxurious Ryokans in Japan | vogue.com
If you feel like you need to disconnect and recalibrate—and have a few days to do it—then look into booking a couple of nights at a Japanese ryokan. These traditional inns date back to the 8th century A.D., and many of the earliest ones were located along the Tokaido route, which connected current-day Tokyo and Kyoto, and provided respite for nomadic samurai and traders. Now, however, they are a preferred lodging option for locals and tourists alike. These accommodations are characterized by tatami mat flooring, low wooden tables, shoji screens, futon bedding, and yukata robes. But the real perks of staying at a ryokan are the impeccable hospitality (omotenashi), multicourse kaiseki dinner (and ensuing breakfast spread) that’s typically built into room rates, and, not always but usually, access to a nearby or on-site onsen (hot spring). These bathing facilities are usually communal, separated by gender, and, quite honestly, not for the modest. For those who aren’t easily abashed, they’re incredibly soothing and restorative.
Medical Tourism In Argentina Reaching Highest Positions | tourism-review.com
Medical tourism is not seasonal, it is distributed all over the year and the whole of the national territory; more than 20% of revenues go towards hotels, recreational activities and tourism agencies. It is the segment of tourism which directly generates the biggest amount of foreign currency as well as jobs, according to Miguel Cané, President of the Argentine Chamber of Medical Tourism.
Medical tourism in Argentina is growing in importance for the economy. In 2016, according to data of the Chamber, Argentina welcomed 14 000 foreign medical travelers who spent around 300 million dollars on medical services and tourist activities.
Hotels put bigger focus on fitness with in-room equipment | washingtonpost.com
As executive director of Destination DC, which markets the capital to travelers, Elliott Ferguson knows a thing or two about hotels. When he travels, one of the first things he looks for is a good fitness center.
“Before I physically go up to my room, I stop by . . . to assess what they have and figure out what I can do,” Ferguson said. “Some hotels offer yoga and cycling and/or at least access to some of the various companies that do that here in Washington, D.C. That really makes a big difference when people are looking at where they’re going to stay.”
A growing number of hotels are making exercising on the road even more accessible — taking equipment to guest rooms.
Workouts that wow: The world's most amazing hotel gyms | cnn.com
Veteran road warriors know that the best way to beat jetlag and energy-zapping meetings is by working up a serious sweat. That schedule of constantly changing time zones, back-to-back meetings and intense pressure can wreak havoc on your mind and body. But studies show that exercising regularly can help to regulate your circadian rhythm -- also known as your internal clock -- which is affected every time you travel.
How to beat jet lag with hotel spa treatments | cnn.com
Whoever mused that getting there was half the fun clearly hasn't spent enough time flying commercial, crammed into a coach seat sized for a third-grader, sneezed on by passengers and jostled (sometimes, outright assaulted) by grouchy flight attendants.
No matter how glamorous the destination—or destination spa—the indignities of modern travel are just half the battle. The other half? Fighting the resulting symptoms: sore shoulders, a piercing crick in the neck, or worse, jet lag or altitude sickness. Long-haul flights that cross several zones cause anarchy for the body's circadian rhythms, and the effects are worse the further you travel.
Workout amenity: Peloton bikes in hotel rooms | usatoday.com
There was a time when travelers were lucky to get a windowless room with a few weights and cardio machines in a hotel basement. Hotels upped their game when they realized how popular yoga had become and started offering rooftop yoga classes and stocking guestrooms with mats.
Hotels are getting more elaborate with their in-room workout gear and fitness center offerings. Many tap into fitness crazes that have cult followings.
Stop kidding yourself. You’re not going to use the hotel gym | qz.com
Hotels are racing to build fancy gyms for their guests—but that may be an exercise in futility. Fewer than half of hotel guests who say they planned on using a hotel’s fitness center actually use property’s gym during their stay, according to a new survey on hotel amenities by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
Five global wellness trends to watch in 2017 | 4hoteliers.com
From time to time, we have covered trends in wellness; with our new-found availability of information from the Global Wellness Institute, we expect to be covering wellness more often.
This Herman Trend Alert represents a taste of the wellness trends for 2017 and beyond that emerged from a recent worldwide meeting of 500-plus wellness experts who recently gathered in Kitzbühel, Austria, for the Global Wellness Summit.
Traveling With a Special Diet? Hotels and Cruises Are Ready | nytimes.com
As a travel adviser selling luxury trips, Stacy Small, 46, the owner of the Los Angeles-based consultancy Elite Travel International, spends more than half the year traveling for her job, but her severe celiac allergy, diagnosed in 2001, has made life on the road challenging — at least in the past. “It wasn’t too long ago that finding food without wheat was nearly impossible, even at upscale hotels,” she said.
Hotels Break Out IVs and Oxygen Tanks in Next-Gen Wellness Trends | bloomberg.com
The next time you hit the road, be on the lookout for new health-focused initiatives, from brilliant to bizarre. Hotels are racing to help you unwind. At least, that’s what you’d be led to believe if you’ve been following the flurry of wellness news that is suddenly dominating the high-end travel industry. And that doesn’t just mean that they’re looking to make an extra buck in the spa. (Though wellness tourism is poised to become a $678.5 billion business by 2017, according to the most recent Global Wellness Tourism Economy report.) All around the world, properties are rolling out programs that help you stick to your fitness routine, preserve your sleep schedule, or tap into local wellness traditions—some quirkier than others. Here, the trends to try (or avoid) on your next trip.
Hotels That Help You Fight Jet Lag | nytimes.com
“It’s annoying to be in a great destination and not enjoy it because your body isn’t adjusted to the current time,” said Michael Holtz, the founder of the New York City travel consultancy SmartFlyer, who makes more than two dozen international trips a year.
Hotels, with new jet-lag-specific treatments, aim to help globe-trotters like Mr. Holtz recalibrate their body clocks.
How to Bring the Hotel Spa to Your Airbnb | nytimes.com
Back in the days before the sharing economy, if you wanted to be pampered or primped you slipped on terry cloth slippers and shuffled off to the hotel spa. Today, home swapping is commonplace, and vacation rentals are a $24 billion market in the United States alone, according to Phocuswright, a market research company. One can still pop into a hotel or local spa for a massage or manicure. But the rise of on-demand beauty and wellness apps and websites doesn’t mean you have to forgo the convenience of on-site beauty and fitness treatments if you’re staying in a vacation rental. Rather, the spray tanner and the Zumba instructor will come to you. Such services aren’t widespread yet. But if you’re vacationing in a major city like New York or Los Angeles, or any of the others mentioned below, you can lounge around your Airbnb rental and order a pedicure as fast as an Uber.
How to Bring the Hotel Spa to Your Airbnb | nytimes.com
Back in the days before the sharing economy, if you wanted to be pampered or primped you slipped on terry cloth slippers and shuffled off to the hotel spa.
Today, home swapping is commonplace, and vacation rentals are a $24 billion market in the United States alone, according to Phocuswright, a market research company. One can still pop into a hotel or local spa for a massage or manicure. But the rise of on-demand beauty and wellness apps and websites doesn’t mean you have to forgo the convenience of on-site beauty and fitness treatments if you’re staying in a vacation rental. Rather, the spray tanner and the Zumba instructor will come to you.
How to Enhance Meetings With Gifts | successfulmeetings.com
A flat-screen television or speakers will bring people years of enjoyment. But studies have found that experiences may provide more enduring happiness -- and so-called "merchandise bars" can provide a richer and more satisfying experience for attendees than a gift alone. As a result, meeting and incentive planners are embracing customized, interactive gifting experiences.
Luxury wellness travel and the millennial generation | travelweekly.com
Baby boomers may have jump-started the wellness travel boom with their affinity for luxury spas. But a new report shows that Gen Xers and millennials are fast becoming the core demographic for this fast-growing travel sector. The second part of Spafinder Wellness 365's State of Wellness report, just released, looks at the demographics of wellness travelers. And it found that that when it comes to modern travelers, the availability of options such as adventure activities like surfing and hiking, medical services and sleep clinics are more important to GenXers and millennials than to their parents and grandparents.
The rise of the wellness hotel | hotelsmag.com
With popular culture focusing more and more on preventive health and fitness lifestyles, there is increasing demand for hotels which place importance on wellness (far beyond pampering). Buzzwords such as eco-luxury, gluten-free, cleansing, detoxification, vitality and mindfulness are all part of the wellness dictionary becoming commonplace in the hospitality industry.
At Luxury Resorts, the Doctor Can See You Now | wsj.com
Turnberry Isle Miami resort is known for its plush rooms and two golf courses. It wants to be known for its medical exams, too. The Florida property is one of a number of select luxury resorts partnering with doctors to offer medical services to hotel guests. Resorts say travelers are increasingly focused on their health during their vacations. Wellness initiatives—from yoga classes in the fitness center to kale chips in the mini-bar—have been sweeping the hotel industry. It isn’t a big leap, resorts say, to think guests will go for a physical between, say, a dip in the pool and a facial at the spa. The medical services also bring in new revenue. They generally aren’t covered by insurance. They can drive traffic to other parts of the resort, too: You may be more likely to get a massage if a doctor prescribes it.
Hotels expand options to keep guests healthy | sltrib.com
Running concierges, a hotel mini bar stocked with produce from the local farmers market and a training wall that comes standard in every room.
The hotel industry is moving beyond basement gyms and basic spa menus to accommodate guests' growing requests to stay healthy while on the road.
The trend has been a mainstay at spas and wellness resorts for years, but now hotels frequented by business travelers and families are showing that life on the go doesn't have to mean sacrificing spin class or a quinoa superfood bowl.
Boutique and luxury hotels along with big name brands including Westin and Wyndham have vastly expanded fitness programs and dining options in recent years. The luxury gym Equinox is even opening its own hotel in New York.