Times have changed. So has wellness travel
The trend toward wellness and transformative experiences is a popular one in the tourism and hospitality industries, but many companies are missing the point.
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Top 10 global spa trends for 2022 designed to heal mind, body & soul
The wellness industry is transforming into a booming trillion dollar market with plenty of potential for new entrants in the sector, be it new products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top 10 global spa trends for 2022. The spa experience is no longer simply about pampering; spas are now required to offer an extensive menu of healing therapies for the mind, body and soul.
By Louis de Vilmorin and C.V. Wijeratne
Wrapped in Wellness: IHG spas across the globe to relax and recharge
According to the 2022 American Spa Trend Report, people are still facing the impact of the pandemic in many areas of their lives, and trends anticipate people will continue prioritizing their mental wellbeing along with their physical health. “Wellness and wellbeing are no longer being looked at as an indulgence and are instead considered responsible investments and priority components of people’s daily routines,” says Andy Barge, wellness director, Six Senses Ibiza.*
Six Senses Heads for New Horizons, Retreats, and Highlights in 2022
The past year has shone a light on how precious “we time” is with family and friends. Six Senses continues to ensure guests don’t waste a moment in 2022 through the quality and diversity of its properties and enhanced experiences – often unusual and unexpected – that complement the beautiful surroundings and wellness lifestyle the brand promotes.
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Partners With Delos to Introduce Wellness Accreditation for Meetings and Events
Associated Luxury Hotels International, a global sales force dedicated to connecting luxury independent hotels with meeting professionals, joined forces with Delos, a global wellness and real estate technology company, to be the first to bring the Delos Wellness Accreditation for Meetings and Events to market.
Barons Eden Hotel and Spa Collection UK Select Suite of Industry-Leading Agilysys Point Of Sale Solutions
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Barons Eden Hotel and Spa Collection, UK has selected the Agilysys InfoGenesis POS solution for its Hoar Cross Hall and Eden Hall UK based properties.
The QHotels Collection Launch Spa Academy
The recently re-branded The QHotels Collection have announced the formation of a new Spa Academy which will see the creation of new positions across the group and training and qualifications for existing Spa, Beauty & Wellbeing practitioners.
Cannabis Meets Wellness: Europe’s first CBD Spa opens in Zermatt, Switzerland
Switzerland’s SchlossHotel Zermatt has teamed up with SwissCBD to open a pioneering new CBD Spa concept, encapsulating its innovative vision for the wellness market of the future. A traditional alpine boutique that has reinvented itself as an active hotel, the new CBD Spa also fits perfectly with SchlossHotel Zermatt’s new "Stay active. Stay well." wellness concept. Nowhere could be better suited for the launch than the legendary, car-free alpine resort of Zermatt with its iconic mountain, the Matterhorn.
Amex Trendex: Consumers Prioritizing Wellness and Mental Health with their Time, Money and Travel Plans
According to the Amex Trendex1, a trend report from American Express, consumers surveyed in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Mexico, India, and Canada are investing more time and money in their physical and mental health to combat the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on their well-being. More than two-thirds (69%) of consumers surveyed indicate that their mental health has been impacted by the pandemic – either by isolation restrictions or concerns for well-being – and 66% agree that the pandemic has encouraged them to spend more money on items or experiences that help with their overall mental wellness.
WTS International Announces Barry Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer
WTS International, a portfolio company of private equity firm CI Capital Partners and a global provider of hospitality and amenity services for commercial, residential and hotel properties, today announced the appointment of Barry Goldstein as Chief Executive Officer.
Innovations for the Future of Senior Living: Hospitality Bridging Health (H2H)
A Pathways Discovery Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H) panel was held at the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University exploring senior living and hotel/hospitality management. Michael Tompkins chaired the expert panel; his background is in both the medical field and hospitality industry. He transitioned from healthcare as a registered nurse manager in long-term care to hospitality with Canyon Ranch Health Resorts as part of their Executive Management team.
By Fred DeMicco and Jackie Guzman
Mondorf Parc Hôtel sees spa and wellness bookings increase thanks to tablet technology
With most hotel spas having undergone a hiatus during the Covid pandemic, they’re experiencing a surge of demand now the hospitality industry is fully reopened. Maximizing spa bookings in a busy period is key if hotels are to make the most of demand – especially if an array of treatments, services, and wellness products are on offer. To do this, many hotels are seeking to exploit new technology to help streamline processes and provide guests with access to relevant information during their stay.
Medical Tourism as the Next Evolution for Wellness
Let’s look beyond the forecasted travel recovery for the latter of 2021 for a moment – beyond the near-term ‘revenge travel’ surge. What emerging trends will define travel for the decade ahead?
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
The Inner Game: Hotels And The Post-Pandemic Wellness Opportunity
The global wellness economy, valued at $4.5 trillion, is rapidly outpacing the growth of the global economy, with ever-increasing demand attributed to several contributory factors. Aging populations, fast-paced lives and high-pressure jobs are resulting in an increase in chronic conditions, stress, depression and sleep problems. People are also generally more conscious than ever of their mental and physical well-being, and are increasingly open to an expanding range of available treatments provided outside of standard healthcare systems.
By Mariana Palmeiro, Visiting Lecturer, Glion
RLA Global Releases Wellness Real Estate Report 2021
The 2021 Wellness Real Estate Report examines the landscape, which, due to COVID-19, has seen significant changes from previous years. The report is designed to assist investors, developers, operators and other industry stakeholders in evaluating the tangible impacts of wellbeing and wellness on real estate performance. In the newly updated version, we analyse datasets to dissect profit and cost contributions from leisure and departments at hotels and resorts.
Best Practices in Spa & Wellness Development for New Builds or Renovations
It's an exciting time to be in the wellness industry, and if you're fortunate to be able to travel, to be a wellness traveler. In this article we will look at some best practices, and the order they should be actioned, when considering building or expanding your spa and wellness facilities in new build hotels or renovations.
By Claire Way, Managing Director, Spa Strategy
Top 10 Global Spa Trends For 2021 Designed To Heal Mind, Body & Soul
The wellness industry is transforming into a booming trillion dollar market with plenty of potential for new entrants in the sector, be it new products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top 10 global spa trends for 2021. The spa experience is no longer simply about pampering; spas are now required to offer an extensive menu of healing therapies for the mind, body and soul.
Mid-Year Update: Three Mega Wellness Trends for Mainstream Hospitality
In 2020, the pandemic meant a near-complete brake on travel, and in our Global Wellness Summit trends report released in January, our trend the "Year of the Travel Reset" argued that this long travel pause gave both consumers and suppliers an unprecedented opportunity to think about rebooting travel for the better: to make it, in a word, more "well."
By Susie Ellis, Chair & CEO, Global Wellness Institute
Accor promotes a holistic approach to wellness
The ongoing global pandemic has only reinforced the importance of wellness in our lives, and the hospitality sector has a major role to play in encouraging people to live better. To coincide with Global Wellness Day, in this article we focus on several of our brands’ wellness offers.
Banyan Tree Advocates Culture of Wellbeing Inside Out
The pandemic’s widespread impact has underscored the importance of leading healthier lifestyles for our physical and mental wellbeing. For Banyan Tree Group, recentering on its core values of wellbeing and sustainability in its internal culture is key to recovery in preparing for guests’ return during and beyond the pandemic.