Wellness & Wellbeing Press Releases

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

Press Release

May 17, 2021

HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 14 May 2021

Intercontinental Hotel Double Bay Sold for AUD180 million in Australia, Long Island Resort Whitsundays Acquired by Sydney-based Hotel Group for AUD20 Million in Australia, Luxury Wellness-Focused Resort Slated to Open In Moganshan, China, Vietnam Announces USD65 Billion Master Plan for Traffic Infrastructure.

HVS

Press Release

May 10, 2021

SLS, Mondrian And Hyde Hotels Grow Their Commitment To Wellness By Partnering With Premier Yoga & Lifestyle Brand, Y7 Studio

SLS, Mondrian and Hyde Hotels, sbe's hotel brands, announced a multi-faceted global partnership with leading yoga and lifestyle brand, Y7 Studio, the nationwide yoga brand and online platform. The mind/body connection has never been more apparent as most of us have spent the last year in various stages of lockdown and quarantine. As hotels reopen, SLS, Mondrian and Hyde continue to seek partners and opportunities to offer their guests meaningful wellness programs and activities. This news comes on the heels of Accor's latest phase of expansion following its acquisition of sbe's hotel brands and its planned joint venture with Ennismore, which will see the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing lifestyle operators.

Accor

Press Release

May 7, 2021

Dusit International Introduces New Group - Wide Wellness Concept, Devarana Wellness

Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has responded to the increasingly health-conscious aspirations of global travellers by introducing its new group-wide wellness concept – 'Devarana Wellness' – which aims to weave well-being elements throughout the entire stay experience at Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide.

Dusit

Press Release

May 5, 2021

UNWTO, IE University, Sommet Education partner to accelerate Online Education

The World Tourism Organization, in keeping with its firm commitment to democratizing online education; IE University, with more than 20 years' experience in online training, and Sommet Education, global leader in higher education in hotel management and culinary arts are partnering to accelerate on-line education in the Hospitality sector. The worldwide group thus becomes Academic Partner of the Tourism Online Academy, incorporating courses on various expertise of tourism management and hospitality. The first course available from Sommet Education will be "Excellence in Spa Operations", and new courses focused on hotel management will be included in the following months.

Sommet Education

Press Release

April 9, 2021

Rest And Recharge Well At Even® Hotels During The “Year Of The Travel Reset”

According to a recently released report from the Global Wellness Summit, 2021 is expected to be year of the "travel reset" where travelers get back on the road and go "slower, nearer and more mindfully," following the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. Additionally, the organization predicts that all travel may become wellness travel as the work and personal lives of millions of Americans merged in 2020, extending the average workday by nearly an hour in many large cities. As a result, many employers are further emphasizing self-care for employees, beginning with vacations.

IHG

United States

Press Release

March 25, 2021

UNWTO Recognizes SHA Wellness Spa For Commitment To Health Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recognized the Bataller family, founders of the of the SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain, for their strong and ongoing commitment to health and medical tourism.

UN Tourism

Spain

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Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

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Hospitality Net

Press Release

March 11, 2021

Future Spa Manager: All You Need To Know To Be Successful

This article aims to give you a complete overview of working in the spa & wellness industry to help you understand your potential career path and work environment. We will look at spa & wellness trends that drive the industry and professional opportunities in this field.

EHL

Press Release

March 10, 2021

How To Create A Top Spa Menu: From Body Wraps To Management

An overview of the importance of quality products, treatments and a varied menu offering in the spa industry. Based on the premise of luxury and well-being, it is vital to establish the right ambiance and high quality service delivery.

EHL

Press Release

March 1, 2021

Kempinski Hotels Embarks On The Expansion Of Its Wellness And Wellbeing Strategy

To better anticipate the increasing needs of its customers for wellness offering and to provide its guests with an expanded suite of high-end wellness and wellbeing services, Kempinski Hotels today announces that it has completed the acquisition of shares of the international and independent company providing sustainable wellness solutions Resense Spa S.A.

Kempinski

Press Release

February 12, 2021

Leading Wellness Brand Miraval Announces Partnership With NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness

A global leader in destination wellness resorts and spas, Hyatt's Miraval brand announces its new partnership with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a non-profit, grassroots organization providing no-cost advocacy, education, and support to all those affected by mental illnesses. Together in 2021, the Miraval and NAMI teams plan to launch a series of events and programs that aim to promote the intersection of mindfulness and mental wellbeing, which are more important now than ever in today's world.

Hyatt

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Hospitality Net

Press Release

February 3, 2021

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Launches ‘Wellness on the Road’ Initiative for Corporate Travellers and Groups

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched a new global initiative to help corporate and meeting travellers maintain a healthy lifestyle and mindful balance while on the road.

Mandarin Oriental

Press Release

January 28, 2021

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Launches “Inner Strength - Outer Strength” Wellness Initiative

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched the "Inner Strength - Outer Strength" wellness initiative across all its spas worldwide to assist guests in using this time of disruption to create positive changes and build strength both physically and mentally.

Mandarin Oriental

Press Release

January 26, 2021

Aimbridge Hospitality Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating at Hotels Across North America

The global leader in third-party hotel management has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating at nearly 100 North American hotels, with 200 additional properties enrolled(PLANO, Texas - January 25, 2021) - Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Maintenance at an initial 96 hotels across North America. The company has enrolled an additional 209 hotels to pursue the rating, bringing t he total number of its properties in the program to 305 initially, with the goal to grow the number of enrolled hotels in the very near future.

Aimbridge Hospitality

United States

Press Release

December 28, 2020

Q: What is Spa Management?

A day at the spa provides many people with feelings of both anticipation and relaxation. These businesses offer excellent opportunities for people to come and experience the rejuvenation that comes with treatments such as massages, facials, body wraps, or hydrotherapy.

EHL

Press Release

December 17, 2020

Rigour at the core of wellness investment - For wellness to deliver valuable returns in a project, investors must be “pioneering” and rigorous in their approach

For wellness to deliver valuable returns in a project, investors must be "pioneering" and rigorous in their approach, according to the updated Resources for Leisure Assets (RLA) Wellness Real Estate Report.

RLA Global

Press Release

October 5, 2020

Horwath HTL Industry Report: Merging Medical and Wellness Tourism in Integrative Wellness Destinations

The concepts of wellness and medical tourism are becoming increasingly interwoven, with each industry incorporating aspects from one another. Wellness resorts, renowned for their holistic offering, are now incorporating diagnostics and advanced results-driven treatments as a part of their service platform. Meanwhile, medically-focused destinations are seeking to extend their offering by including various wellness services.

Horwath

Press Release

September 24, 2020

Accor Debuts In-Room Wellness Program at Fairmont, Sofitel and Swissôtel Properties Across North and Central America

This September, global hospitality leader Accor is launching comprehensive in-room restorative wellness programming at select North and Central America properties through an exclusive partnership with wellness technology company Three Sages. The partnership gives Fairmont, Sofitel and Swissôtel guests the opportunity to unwind and reset through complimentary yoga, stretching, breath-work, mindfulness and sleep practices, all available on the in-room entertainment system, from the comfort of their hotel room. Focusing on restorative content, the initiative highlights mindful movement to make guests feel less stressed, more relaxed and at ease while traveling.

Accor

Press Release

September 11, 2020

Peaceful Destinations to Help You Unwind and Free Your Mind

While the world has been on hold, daily life has been disrupted and people in every corner of the globe have experienced some level of stress and uncertainty. In fact, our recent research conducted across five countries shows that 43%* of travelers have felt worried about the impact of coronavirus on their day-to-day life. Luckily, that same piece of research also reveals that when thinking about the prospect of traveling again, 28%* of travelers feel optimistic and 27%* feel excited. Also of note is that for a majority (55%*) of travelers, the primary motivation to travel again is to rest and relax.

Booking.com

Press Release

September 11, 2020

Hyatt's Wellbeing Brand Exhale Teams up With Amazon for the Launch of Amazon Halo

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced a new collaboration between Hyatt's Exhale brand and Amazon Halo, a health and wellness membership that uses technology to provide personal wellness insights and offers ways to improve users' everyday health. Powered by a mobile app and accompanying wristband, the newly launched Amazon Halo service combines science-backed tools and Exhale's streaming video platform, Exhale On Demand, to help users build healthier habits for life. Available for early access now, the Amazon Halo service gives users and Exhale members greater accessibility to Exhale On Demand's fitness programs.

Hyatt