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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.