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January 24, 2022

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.*

IHG

Press Release

January 21, 2022

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.

Six Senses

Press Release

November 8, 2021

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.

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

Supplier News

November 2, 2021

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.

Agilysys

United Kingdom

Press Release

October 25, 2021

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.

The QHotels Collection

United Kingdom

Press Release

October 18, 2021

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.

SchlossHotel Zermatt

Zermatt, Switzerland

Press Release

October 1, 2021

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.

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September 20, 2021

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.

Arch Amenities Group

Opinion Article

September 15, 2021

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

Supplier News

August 24, 2021

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.

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Opinion Article

August 2, 2021

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

Opinion Article

July 28, 2021

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

Press Release

July 22, 2021

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.

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Opinion Article

July 21, 2021

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

Opinion Article

July 16, 2021

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.

By Louis de Vilmorin, External Consultant

Opinion Article

July 15, 2021

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

Press Release

June 18, 2021

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.

Accor

Press Release

June 9, 2021

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.

Banyan Group

Press Release

May 28, 2021

Anantara Eases Quarantine Stays With Virtual In-Room Wellness Programmes In Bangkok

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has introduced targeted wellness programmes for guests undergoing quarantine. The new programmes are designed to refresh and balance their mind, body and soul with the assistance of a personal wellness expert and lifestyle coach via a live video call. The luxury hotel group’s Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel and Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort properties are the only certified Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels in Bangkok that offer virtual in-room wellness programmes.

Anantara

Bangkok, Thailand

Opinion Article

May 27, 2021

Med Spa: A Cure For Ailing Hotels

To say that the hospitality and travel industry has been affected by the worldwide pandemic is truly an understatement. Those who have careers in hospitality management or other roles in the industry have been faced with unprecedented obstacles like travel bans and the inability to gather for large functions, which has made it almost impossible to be successful.

By Pierre Verbeke, Director Hospitality Advisory Services