Wellbeing, discovery, quality time and escape, Accor is mobilized to capture the leisure-led travel recovery with a strategic focus on our resorts, plus multiple activations and partnerships as part of our worldwide action plan.
According to a new survey by the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Tourism Initiative that names Australia as the number 1 wellness destination in the world, travellers are craving travel experiences that can keep them healthy, helping them to experience nature and wildlife, which supports them to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
By definition, service excellence refers to the ability of service providers to meet and even exceed customers' expectations consistently. Today, service excellence is expected by the customer and can come in the form of a spontaneous extra feature, an experience, or a delight. A spa treatment is usually highly personalized as every customer seeks wellness journeys with carefully curated programs for health and wellness. Therefore, listening closely to your customer's needs with a view to developing their loyalty is the first step in understanding why service excellence is important in a spa.
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 2022 programme.
Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) announced an industry-first partnership, making Hilton the first hospitality brand to feature Peloton Bikes across its entire U.S. hotel portfolio of 18 award-winning brands. By the end of the year, nearly all 5,400 U.S. Hilton-branded hotels – from Hampton by Hilton to Waldorf Astoria – will feature at least one Peloton Bike in every fitness center, providing guests with a more holistic wellness experience, including access to Peloton’s world-class instructors and expansive connected fitness content.
Miraval Resorts & Spas, a global leader for wellness destinations is continuing its collaboration with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to supporting those affected by mental illness. As the two organizations continue to team up, Miraval Resorts and NAMI are set to develop information and programs designed to help care for Miraval colleagues so they may consciously explore the connections of body, mind and spirit, and embrace the present moment both in and out of the workplace.
Despite financial uncertainty, consumers are not willing to reduce the amount they spend on health and well-being, according to the latest in a series of consumer surveys that Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been conducting to test the pulse of consumer outlook and sentiment since the start of the pandemic.The survey — of more than 11,000 consumers in 16 countries — found that even in the face of widespread uncertainty and personal financial strains, consumers are considering health and fitness to be an “essential,” alongside groceries and household cleaning products. Even though two-thirds (66%) of survey respondents said they feel squeezed financially, 80% also said they intend to maintain or increase their spend on areas related to health and fitness — such as exercise classes or vitamins and supplements — in the next year.
The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is returning to the live stage for the 3rd time this year with the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference on October 25-26 at the Westlake Village Inn in Los Angeles, California. This leadership event (commonly known as the BLLA Leadership Conference/Symposium) is uniting global pioneers in the boutique hospitality space to celebrate what it means to be a hotelier in this contemporary age of travel. Both consumers and hotel developers are choosing the boutique space over others so there is a lot to discuss.
Today, Hyatt launches a new collaboration between Thompson Hotels and the nation’s largest yoga studio brand, CorePower Yoga, to offer a series of not-your-average rooftop workout classes rooted in the mindfulness of yoga, designed to transform the minds and bodies of guests, CorePower Yoga members and locals. Starting summer 2022, classes are available complimentary to Thompson Hotels guests at participating properties and accessible to CorePower Yoga members and locals.
ESPA and The Ritz-Carlton are proud to announce the launch of a new, innovative wellness concept, "Meaningful Wellness Journeys."
As a world leader in the hospitality industry, Accor knows that its offerings must be diverse and well-rounded to stay ahead of the curve and appeal to the changing needs of the increasingly discerning guest.
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1mn generated 126% more in TRevPAR in 2021 than those with wellness revenues of less than US$1mn, according to the latest Wellness Real Estate Report by RLA Global.
The launch of Dusit’s new group-wide wellness concept, Devarana Wellness; a sneak peek of two upcoming hotels in Kyoto, Japan; a deep dive into the world of luxury villa rentals under Elite Havens; and updates on Dusit’s reimagined flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel – set to open in 2024 as part of a USD 1.37 billion mixed-use project – are among the highlights as Dusit returns to the Arabian Travel Market this year.
PLANO - Lexus is hitting the road for health and wellness. For those striving for a better self and looking to incorporate more balance and mindfulness into their lives, the luxury automaker is launching Lexus “Wellness Destinations.” This new program features a collaboration with luxury hospitality and wellness brand Miraval Resorts and Spas – and offers Lexus-curated wellness packages paired with complimentary transportation for each guest.
According to GlobalData’s recently published report, ‘Source Market Insight: Spain (2022),’ the pandemic’s impact on mental health has spurred greater demand for health and wellness holidays among Spanish travellers. These types of trips range from spas and relaxation, to retreats focusing on areas such as diet, meditation, and yoga. These holidays should help alleviate stress, anxiety and promote a healthy body and mind.
The global medical spa market was valued at US$11.1 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach US$27.6 billion by 2025, which implies a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2% over the period, according to a report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Medical Spa Market by Service: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2025."
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.*
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, 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.
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.