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January 15, 2019

Global Wellness Summit Announces Prominent Co-Chairs from Asia to Curate 13th Annual Conference – First to be Held in Hong Kong

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy, today named Catherine Feliciano-Chon, a leading brand development and communications expert with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and Tokyo-based spa/wellness investor and entrepreneur Yoriko Soma to co-chair the leading conference on the business of wellness. The Summit returns to Asia for the third time in its thirteen-year history and will take place at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from October 15-17, 2019.

Global Wellness Summit

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Opinion Article

January 8, 2019

How to Boost Customer Experience in a Spa Centre

With the growth and development of the spa industry, the quality demands on customer service have risen as well. In order to satisfy those requirements and boost your customers' experience, you need to aim at establishing a premium resort spa service.

By Lillian Connors, Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Bizzmark

Press Release

December 19, 2018

Kapil Chopra Announces Launch of The Postcard Hotel

Leading hotelier & ex Oberoi president Kapil Chopra announced the launch of his latest hospitality venture The Postcard Hotel - a brand of unique, intimate luxury hotels in India and the world. The hotels are aimed at the leisure seeking audience and will be found in destinations by the sea, the mountains or jungles rich in wildlife.

The Postcard Hotels & Resorts

India

External Article

November 20, 2018

Munich: Side Effect Of The Medical Tourism Success

The Bavarian city saved 298 apartments in the past year - which were rented illegally as a holiday home or to medical tourists who were left empty or used as an office. That does not sound like much, but to produce 298 social housing would cost around 69 million euros. Social Affairs Officer Dorothee Schiwy emphasizes this in the new report on the misappropriation of housing. The action of the city shows "clearly visible successes".

tourism-review.com

Munich, Germany

External Article

November 7, 2018

WTM: Wellness tourism is growing twice as fast as the tourism sector overall

Wellness tourism is growing twice as fast as the tourism sector overall, accounting for around 830 million trips a year and is worth an estimated $639 billion, according to figures released at World Travel Market London. It can encourage people to travel beyond over-crowded destinations, spend more and enjoy new experiences.

Press Release

October 30, 2018

How wellness became big business in America

During a '60 Minutes' segment on health in 1979, anchor Dan Rather said, "'Wellness': there's a word you don't hear every day."

JLL

External Article

October 22, 2018

Wellness Now a $4.2 Trillion Global Industry – with 12.8% Growth from 2015-2017

The global wellness industry grew 12.8% in the last two years, from a $3.7 trillion market in 2015 to $4.2 trillion in 2017, according to an in-depth research report, the 2018 Global Wellness Economy Monitor, released today by the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI). This all-new data on the ten markets that comprise the global wellness economy provides fresh evidence that wellness remains one of the world's biggest and fast-growing industries.

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Opinion Article

October 22, 2018

Growing Wellness Revenues in Four Quadrants

While wellness has long been a primary driver for resorts and luxury properties, it is now reaching critical mass for all other segments of hospitality. The trends supporting this progression come from the generally healthier dispositions of customers who now actively seeking healthier choices in all aspects of their lives, not just when they are home and going about their daily routines.

By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

Opinion Article

October 19, 2018

Spa 2.0

Face a stark reality: many resort and hotel spas disappoint management and owners alike when it comes to guest usage and the resulting profits. Word of advice: it will only get worse for those pursuing a rigid spa menu of services and activities. Spa just isn't a universally powerful guest magnet anymore, in part because of the sheer number of spas, in part because a "been there, done that" indifference has spread across many potential guests when they think about a spa vacation.

By Babs Harrison, Managing director of Phoenix based Babs Harrison and Partners

Opinion Article

October 18, 2018

How Hotels Can Compete in the Airbnb Landscape

Airbnb came on the scene in 2008, amidst corporate scandal, economic downturn and instability. Initially people were skeptical, but Airbnb has gained remarkable momentum building its platform with transparency and trust, at a time people were greatly seeking both. In the early years, Airbnb's inclusive and diverse model provided low-cost travel options with uncommon flexibility, which became an enticing alternative to the traditional big-name hotel booking systems.

By Mia Mackman, Owner and Principal, MACKMAN|ES

Press Release

October 11, 2018

Abu Dhabi And Medical Tourism Association® Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Promote The Emirate As A World-class Destination

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Tourism Association® (MTA), to coordinate efforts to position Abu Dhabi as a world-class medical tourism destination, with the MTA's annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress® event now being hosted in Abu Dhabi a major part of the agreement.

Medical Tourism Association

United Arab Emirates

Supplier News

October 1, 2018

Shiji acquires industry leading golf and spa management provider Concept Software Systems

Shiji today announced they have completed the acquisition of Concept Software Systems, a leading provider of golf, spa and activities management systems for luxury hotels.

Shiji

Supplier News

September 24, 2018

Springer-Miller Systems Continued Evolution of SpaSoft

Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems, announces the promotion of Penka Sevova to General Manager of SMS SpaSoft System Solutions. The spa industry's growth and the increased demand for SpaSoft's products and services have led SMS to redefine the SpaSoft product group within the SMS organization with Penka at its helm.

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Opinion Article

August 29, 2018

What’s So Great About Wellness Hotels?

When the first wellness-inspired 'EVEN Hotel' by IHG opened in 2014 I remember thinking, "It's not for me but there must be a bunch of people that are looking for something like this." In retrospect, I guess my assessment wasn't too far off as four years later they have only nine hotels open and 14 in the pipeline. These growth numbers seem especially weak when compared to 'avid', IHG's answer to Millennial-focused brands Tru (Hilton) and Moxy (Marriott). The 'avid' brand was announced in 2017, and now has one hotel open and 126 hotels in the pipeline.

By Tucker Johnson, Instructional Assistant Professor, University of Houston

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Opinion Article

August 16, 2018

A Digital Detox Near You

Are you old enough to recall the excitement over the debut of the first Blackberry and its speedy texting system at the dawn of the new millennium? It was quite the revolutionary and addictive feature, so much so that today we may be taking a short messaging service (SMS) like this for granted as our minds are constantly distracted by one of many quotidian ways that we use on our mobile phones.

By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

Opinion Article

July 19, 2018

Wellness and Hospitality Resilience in Economic Uncertainty

This article reviews important keynotes to protect wellness and hospitality investments after a decade of significant market and industry change. The recent U.S. tax cuts in 2018, have given many households and companies, a sense of relief from taxation with an improved economic outlook and sense of stability. This has ignited a swell in travel, business, and consumer spending. This article reveals how recalibrating investment outlines, management and strategic planning can increase the life-cycle and sustainability of the business, and how to prepare for the increasing speed of change in the years to come.

By Mia Mackman, Owner and Principal, MACKMAN|ES

Opinion Article

June 22, 2018

Mitigating Spa and Wellness Investment Risks

Spa and Wellness program structures fall into a wide range of performance categories and operating models. For hotels, there are multiple applications that include combinations of relaxation, well-being and treatment-based sessions. While some of the newest and popular trends include features centered on health and lifestyle; there are often wide gaps between drive, delivery, and financial return. Having an acute understanding of how spa and wellness features intersect with perceived value and profitability percentages, conveys important impacts on asset performance, momentum and risk. Spa and Wellness structures that deliver long-term value and execute well are shaped commonly by three things successful integration, economic performance and a core company mission. It's common to see activities like yoga, mindfulness meditation and forest bathing in the wellness fold. However, understanding how these activities contribute to the total revenue ratios of the property is key to increasing RevPAR and fostering a preeminent and thorough return on investment. It's also pertinent to understand the demographics, customer profile and central selling points of the hotel or resort.

By Mia Mackman, Owner and Principal, MACKMAN|ES

Supplier News

June 18, 2018

SpaSoft Integrates New Security Enhancements to Latest Release

Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems, announces the availability of version 7.0 of the SpaSoft Spa and Activity Management Solution.

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Opinion Article

June 8, 2018

Beyond Spa - Embrace the Wellness Revolution

Spa directors are in a funk. Many see declining bookings and just about all see diminished buzz but face reality: the pendulum has swung and the spa that had been so in maybe 10 years ago now is plummeting towards obsolescence.

By Babs Harrison, Managing director of Phoenix based Babs Harrison and Partners

External Article

May 25, 2018

World's Top Travel Experts Reveal The Best Hotels, Bars And Wellness For 2018 | forbes.com

The luxury travel network Virtuoso® has revealed the nominations for its 2018 Best of the Best awards to be announced at their 30th annual Travel Week conference. The awards will take place August 15, 2018, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas and will mark 12 years since the organization began honoring the best properties in the world.

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