This week Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director, Condé Nast Traveller and Simon Leadsford, Publishing Director, hosted Condé Nast Traveller’s Wellness & Spa Awards for 2024 in association with Healing Holidays. The event took place at Mandarin Oriental Park Lane, London and the full guide accompanies the March issue of Condé Nast Traveller.
Imagine a vacation where your primary itinerary is to unwind, relax and catch up on quality sleep. Sound like a dream? It's the reality of the latest travel trend: sleep tourism. In an age where feeling tired is as common as a morning coffee, a new kind of traveler is emerging – one who asks more of their vacation than sightseeing alone.
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of 26 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, and Sanctum, the global mindful movement method that has taken the world by storm, today announce an exclusive partnership that will bring the transformative wellbeing experience from Europe to the United States for the first time ever with a year-long series of wellness retreats at four of Auberge Resorts’ award-winning properties. Set to redefine wellness travel, the collaboration combines the expertise of both brands to curate life-changing wellbeing experiences in Auberge’s breathtaking natural settings. Debuting in January 2024, the new program will take place at four Auberge destinations across the United States, including Napa Valley’s next-generation wellbeing destination, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, Austin’s legendary landmark mansion, Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection, Connecticut’s beloved wellness sanctuary, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection and Telluride’s mountainside adventure haven, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection.
Hyatt is unveiling “Be More Here,” a new brand platform that invites guests, members and customers to lean into the transformative powers of travel and be more present. In a fast-paced world of what’s next and how to get there, World of Hyatt’s people, places, spaces and experiences encourage guests to truly be in the moment. Setting Hyatt apart as a leader in care and wellbeing, the brand platform launch coincides with new World of Hyatt loyalty program updates enabling members to earn more, have more choice in rewards, and even gift rewards to those they love. Encouraging meaningful connections, guests will find a robust list of offerings curated to support their individual wellbeing journeys – each with a unique approach to help them not only feel well but live well.
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Norlana, an ultra-modern active lifestyle community, as the latest addition to the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.
While New Year’s resolutions may come and go, the key to lasting change lies in cultivating a mindset of sustained well-being. Chiva-Som invites all to embark on a journey to make 2024 a year of healthy living, filled with vitality and motivation. Here are seven tips to help you kickstart the new year with a renewed commitment to health.
Maybourne Hotel Group, a pioneer of innovation within the hospitality industry, has today announced a partnership with Virtusan, a science & technology based platform. Dr. Li Wu Founder, and Chairwoman of Virtusan made the announcement during a keynote speech, at the prestigious 17th annual Global Wellness Summit in Miami.
The wellness industry is rapidly growing into a trillion-dollar market, offering ample opportunities for new businesses to enter the sector with innovative products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top global spa trends for 2024, indicating that the spa experience has evolved beyond pampering to include a wide range of healing therapies for the mind, body, and soul, as well as non-invasive treatments for those who wish to make minor adjustments to their physical appearance.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced its Wellbeing Collective, a collection of Hyatt properties around the globe that offer tailored wellbeing experiences to meet the specific needs of travelers. At launch, the Wellbeing Collective boasts 30+ hotels globally with plans to expand in 2024.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Headspace announced today the expansion of the collaboration between Hyatt and Headspace to continue supporting guests’ wellbeing with new colored noise content for World of Hyatt members and guests.
According to a recent global survey conducted by Hilton and Ipsos, travelers say they will reduce other areas of personal spending to prioritize leisure travel in 2024, with a majority across generations indicating their No. 1 reason to travel in 2024 will be to rest and recharge, with more emphasis on sleep than ever before. Those insights and more were unveiled today with the launch of Hilton’s third-annual trends report: “What Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Baby Boomers Tell Us About Travel in the Year Ahead.” In addition to defining the preferences and passions of the 2024 traveler, the report takes a deeper look at how each generation views travel – from the digital-native Gen Zer to the experienced Baby Boomer.
World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has announced the highly-anticipated winners of its 2023 programme.
In a world that moves at a rapid pace, finding moments of pause and self-care is paramount to maintaining momentum. Delta Hotels by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy®’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, is furthering its commitment to creating seamless and thoughtful travel experiences by introducing an exclusive new and complimentary hydration program with waterdrop®, whose mission is to encourage people to drink more water so that they can live a healthier, longer, and more sustainable life.
Miraval Resorts & Spas, a leader in transformative wellbeing destinations, announces the opening of its newest experience, Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara, located within the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The grand opening of Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara represents the expansion of Miraval Resorts’ mindfulness experiences to a new location, situated along Southern California’s picturesque Pacific coastline, and the final phase of Park Hyatt Aviara’s $60-million-dollar resort-wide renovation.
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the expansion of its esteemed hotel brand lineup with the launch of two new brands: Dusit Collection and Devarana – Dusit Retreats.
At the core of every successful cruise journey lies the desire to provide an unforgettable experience, free from stress and worries. However, the process of traveling to the ship, navigating check-in procedures, and adjusting to life on board can introduce a level of anxiety that hinders guests' ability to fully immerse themselves in the voyage.
ONYX Hospitality Group proudly presents "maai spa," a sophisticated foray into the world of upscale wellness. Rooted in the transformative journey of silk, the spa intertwines elegance and innovation, crafting a holistic experience that transcends borders. With its debut in Thailand and the Maldives, "maai spa" emerges as a beacon of luxury, embracing international standards and catering to discerning travellers seeking all-encompassing well-being.
PURE WELLNESS, the leading provider of turnkey wellness premium rooms, providing a refreshing and relaxing experience to guests, today announced its expanded partnership with Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. The deepened alignment will add approximately 70 new properties to the Pure Wellness portfolio spanning a variety of hotel brands including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham, among others. Over the next six months, 32 hotels (360 rooms) will be converted, with an additional 36 hotels (365 rooms) set to join the portfolio in 2024 – bringing the total number of Pure Rooms to 874.
Celebrated on June 10, Global Wellness Day highlights the importance of being healthy and living well. As wellness increasingly becomes a priority and daily lifestyle objective for more and more clients, we continue to strengthen our leading offerings in this strategic sector. Our platform spa.accor.com, recently launched in Europe, takes this one step further, enhancing the ALL - Accor Live Limitless digital experience with an online booking platform offering clients a wide range of wellness offers and services. The platform also drives business growth for our hotels, generating exciting opportunities and providing higher visibility for their wellness experiences.
Wellness and health tourism stands ready to offer significant benefits for destinations worldwide – but will need coordination, investments and a skilled workforce to fully deliver on its potential. That was the key takeaway message as leaders from the public and private sectors met for the UNWTO Conference on Education and Skills in Medical and Wellbeing Tourism in Sofia, Bulgaria.