Articles tagged “wellness tourism”

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IDEAS: Six Senses Aims to Blend Heritage and Innovation at Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

Six Senses Southern Dunes, the Red Sea has officially opened in Saudi Arabia. The Foster + Partners designed resort features 36 guest rooms and 40 pool villas that have been strategically placed to embrace the expansive views of the surrounding Arabian Desert. Credit: Six Senses According to Six Senses, the architecture and landscaping of the…

Adam Stacey | 2 days ago

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Wellness Tourism Is One of Fastest Growing Parts of Travel, To Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2027

That's according to latest research put out by the Global Wellness Institute, in its annual state of the global wellness sector, of which tourism is one part. From the report: The wellness tourism market plummeted from 2019 to 2020 ($720 billion to $351 billion), but has seen 36% annual spending growth, and 30% annual wellness…

Rafat Ali | 2 weeks ago

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IDEAS: Avani+ Luang Prabang Launches Wellness Package

With a report from the Global Wellness Institute projecting that the wellness tourism market will be worth $1.1trillion by 2025, it is evident that travelers are beginning to prioritize wellness-oriented getaways. And as we look ahead to World Wellness Weekend this September, Avani+ Luang Prabang has launched a new wellness package, which will run 15-17…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

Hotels

Hotel Wellness Strategies With the Biggest Payoff 

The profit potential for wellness can vary a lot between major and minor investments, according to new data. Hotel developers need to plan carefully.

Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago

Hotel Wellness Strategies With the Biggest Payoff 

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IDEAS: Exploring Alcohol-Free Travel in the Dominican Republic

Alcohol has traditionally dominated travel, however, the growing 'sober curious' movement is continuing to embrace non-drinking travelers. A new alcohol-free retreat designed for aspiring and sober travelers is set to open its doors at Melia Punta Cana Beach in the Dominican Republic in October 2023. The retreat has been designed by Alcohol Free Life Coach…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

Hotels

Hotel Expert: Stop Blindly Chasing Demand – Focus on Profit

Too many hotel companies try to put heads in beds without clear thinking. They need a more nuanced commercial strategy, figuring out which customers will be the most profitable to pursue after accounting for all costs.

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

Hotel Expert: Stop Blindly Chasing Demand – Focus on Profit

Tourism

India Daily: Tata Group Seeks Regulatory Nod to Merge Vistara with Air India

Would the eventual integration of the two carriers work wonders in the Indian aviation landscape? Or would it create a culture clash?

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

India Daily: Tata Group Seeks Regulatory Nod to Merge Vistara with Air India

Hotels

IHG’s Six Senses Is Adding Luxury Global Membership Clubs

Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs would like to multiply consumers' encounters with his brand beyond occasional hotel and resort stays. A potential paid membership product would let luxury travelers hop among new clubs, building on a model Soho House has popularized.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

IHG’s Six Senses Is Adding Luxury Global Membership Clubs

Hotels

Hotels Need a Wellness Strategy That Makes Long-Term Sense

Investment analysts are looking at how hotels can profit from emerging consumer interest in wellness and wellness' evolution into a broader concept of well-being.

Sean O'Neill | 9 months ago

Hotels Need a Wellness Strategy That Makes Long-Term Sense

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Canyon Ranch to Expand Wellness Resort Brand With Investor Vici’s Help

A real estate mogul has made a small bet on the evolution of experiential wellness in hospitality by helping to back the growth of Canyon Ranch, a four-decade-old, destination spa resort brand.  Vici Properties said it had tapped a loan facility for up to $200 million to fund the development of Canyon Ranch Austin in…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago