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October 18, 2024

Travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America Prioritize Wellbeing and Seek Authentic Experiences, New Marriott International Survey Reveals

A new survey of travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) reveals insightful data about travel aspirations, priorities, and emerging trends for 2025. The survey, conducted by Marriott International CALA in partnership with the market research firm Appinio, provides a comprehensive look at the evolving travel landscape across generations, offering valuable insights for travel providers and industry stakeholders.

Marriott

Press Release

October 17, 2024

Move More, Earn More: World of Hyatt and Peloton Reward Members for Prioritizing Wellbeing

World of Hyatt in collaboration with Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces that beginning today, World of Hyatt members can earn points for Peloton workouts completed on a Peloton Bike or Peloton Row at 700+ participating Hyatt hotels around the world. Grounded in listening and care, the collaboration provides World of Hyatt members more opportunities to earn points to apply towards future bookings, upgrades and experiences as they practice their wellbeing while traveling.

Hyatt

External Article

October 14, 2024

Can these ultra-exclusive fitness clubs and residences help extend your life? They’d certainly like to try

When the Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is completed in 2028, the gleaming 122-story building will be the tallest residential structure in the world, complete with luxury fitness and wellness amenities to match. Residents will be able to lift weights, take an outdoor yoga class or swim laps in a pool more than 100 stories high in the clouds.

cnn.com

Opinion Article

October 14, 2024

Why Human Longevity Requires a Wellness Lifestyle Facilitated by Hotel Programs

As longevity researchers continue to explore the intricacies of how to ward off chronic disease, extend human life, and even reverse aging, one thing has become clear: there’s no single cure-all yet. We haven’t reached the point where a quick fix can turn back the biological clock by a decade (healthspan) or push the human lifespan beyond its current upper limit of around 125 years. While this lack of a magic solution frustrates some, it opens exciting opportunities for wellness hotels, as we’ll soon explore.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

External Article

October 9, 2024

12 Wellness-Focused Hospitality Concepts To Know

The now multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry shows no signs of slowing down, and the hospitality industry continues to evolve to align with guests’ shifting desires. According to travel industry site Skift’s State of Travel 2024 report, wellness tourism boasted a growth rate of more than 36 percent from 2020 to 2022.

hospitalitydesign.com

Press Release

October 8, 2024

World Spa Awards reveals the best in spa and wellness for 2024

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme.

World Travel Awards

Press Release

October 7, 2024

Mental wellbeing is a priority for spa-goers. How can hotels capitalize?

Mental wellbeing is a priority for spa goers according to the most recent ISPA Consumer Snapshot Report. Here’s how to make the most of this development.

Book4Time Inc.

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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

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Hospitality Net

Press Release

September 30, 2024

Unlocking the Strategic Opportunities of the Wellness Market: Insights From the Inside

The wellness market is booming, having grown from $4.9 trillion in 2019 to $5.6 trillion in 2022. As consumer preferences shift towards holistic health and recharging, hotel owners have an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on this trend. By integrating wellness-focused amenities and services into their properties, owners can enhance guest experiences and loyalty, differentiate themselves in a competitive market, and drive significant revenue growth.

Accor

Opinion Article

September 30, 2024

Leveraging the Ancestral Diet Trend to Upgrade Your Hotel Breakfast

Like fashion, dieting has its trends that come and go. It used to be low-fat everything, while now many of us are all about low carb to blunt those insulin spikes. Full continental breakfasts are still a mainstay; just now their presence is padded by the likes of avocado toast, overnight oats or superfood smoothies. To those without a firm understanding of nutrition, it may seem a bit haphazard, but underneath every new menu unveiling is a hidden trail of scientific research suggesting a healthier path forward.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

Opinion Article

September 30, 2024

Tech-Enhanced Slumber: Why Hotels Are Investing in Sleep Innovations That Range from Affordable to Extravagant

Ever noticed how a good night's sleep can make or break a trip? Well, the savviest hotels sure have. They’re not just fluffing pillows anymore; they’re pulling out all the stops, using the latest tech to ensure you get those much-needed Zs.

By Ivana Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO, Puzzle Partner

Press Release

September 17, 2024

Wellness in Travel & Tourism Launches First-Ever Wellness Certification for Hotels and Resorts

Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organization composed of experts with over 125 years of combined experience at the intersection of hospitality, wellness, and travel, today announced the launch of the industry's first wellness certification for hotels and resorts. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the hospitality sector by providing prestigious certification criteria that sets properties apart in a competitive market, enabling them to enhance their wellness offerings and attract travelers.

Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT)

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Hospitality Net

Press Release

September 17, 2024

Sam Nazarian to launch wellness-focused hotel brand, The Estate

Sbe has announced that its founder, Sam Nazarian, has assembled a team of experts to launch The Estate Hotels & Residences, a new global network of luxury resorts and residential properties focused on functional and preventative medicine.

sbe and Clinique la Prairie

Press Release

September 11, 2024

Introducing “The New Quality Of Time: How The World’s New Tempo Is Impacting Hospitality” Report

Time has become the most valuable currency in today’s world, altering how society perceives and manages it. Accor’s new insights report, "The New Quality Of Time," delves into these changing perceptions and explores how they influence the hospitality industry now as well as in the future.

Accor

Supplier News

August 21, 2024

Agilysys Announces Strategic Acquisition of Book4Time, a Spa Management SaaS Solution Leader

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announced it has acquired Book4Time, Inc., the global leader in spa management SaaS software, serving more Forbes 5-Star-rated spas than any other solution. As the top enterprise SaaS technology for wellness hospitality organizations, Book4Time manages guest experiences at spas, international hotels, resorts, casinos, golf and private member clubs in more than 100 countries. Hotel Tech Report, a hospitality technology customer ratings researcher, named Book4Time the 2024 HotelTechAward Winner for Best Spa Management Software. Acquiring Book4Time expands the opportunity for Agilysys to increase its solutions-per-customer penetration globally.

Agilysys and Book4Time Inc.

Opinion Article

August 20, 2024

Wellness Real Estate Valuation and Finance

As the wellness real estate market continues to accelerate, it seems increasingly clear that wellness and sustainable asset types will become a new class of properties in the market. Whereas these developments have been underway for a while, these assets often have distinct property features that require reconsidering the wide and general framework of conventional financing, valuation methodologies, CAP rate averages, and WACC factors. This article describes an outlook for this new asset class to help identify and unlock wellness and sustainability in hospitality finance.

By Mia Mackman, Owner and Principal, MACKMAN|ES

Opinion Article

August 19, 2024

The Value of Mentorship in Senior Corporate Leadership

Mentorship, in its simplicity, is the guidance provided by an experienced individual to support and develop the potential of another person. Reflecting on my nearly two decades in the hospitality industry, mentorship has been a cornerstone of my career. From my beginnings as a Night Auditor to my current role as Vice President of Operations, the impact of being mentored and mentoring others has been profound and rewarding.

By Adam Hill, Vice President of Operations, Newport Hospitality Group

Supplier News

August 14, 2024

Crave Interactive Announces Strategic Partnership with Book4Time to Boost Spa Bookings

Crave Interactive, a leading provider of hotel guest experience solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of a multi-platform integration with Book4Time, the premier spa management software provider for hotels and resorts. This innovative partnership aims to enhance the guest experience by promoting and streamlining real-time spa bookings through Crave in-room tablets, AppLess mobile and web solutions.

Crave Interactive

Press Release

August 8, 2024

RLA Global’s Wellness Real Estate Report 2024 | Insights from CBRE's Global Head of Hotels Research

CBRE's Global Head of Hotels Research & Data Analysis, Rachael Rothman, CFA, ISHC, examines RLA Global's 2024 Wellness Real Estate Report, offering valuable insights on market trends, asset performance, and investment strategies. She explores amenity profitability across hotel segments and emphasizes the importance of skilled asset management in maximizing returns in the evolving hospitality landscape.

RLA Global and CBRE Hotels

Opinion Article

July 25, 2024

My $400 Bagel and Cup of Coffee This Morning

This morning, on my way to work, I decided to pick up bagels for the office and a cup of coffee for myself. Arriving five minutes before the bagel store opened, I parked and joined the line behind three people waiting at the door. Within ten minutes, the line behind me had grown to about twenty people. With only two staff members behind the counter, the line moved slowly.

By Andrew Paul, Managing Director, Americas Great Resorts

Press Release

July 25, 2024

Avani Hotels & Resorts Launches AvaniWell: A New Era of Personalised Wellbeing

Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, launches AvaniWell, the brand’s first wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. Beyond the usual spa offering, guests are invited to discover what wellbeing means to them with guidance from AvaniWell’s team of experts. From Traditional Thai Medicine and physiotherapy to Reformer Pilates and healthy dining, AvaniWell provides wellness “à la carte”, designed to kick-start healthy habits through weekend resets, serene staycations and weekly wellbeing programmes.

Minor