The "one-size-fits-all" spa model no longer serves guests and spa therapists post-pandemic. As self-care and paths to well-being have become paramount, today's spa guests are demanding customized treatments that address their specific needs. At the same time, staffing has become the spa industry's number one challenge. READ MORE

The rapid growth of the wellness tourism sector sees no sign of slowing down, with modern life and the pandemic making wellbeing even more central in consumer decision making. Co-Founder and Head Wellness Consultant at Well Culture and visiting lecturer at Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches, Mariana Palmeiro, discusses how hotels can seize this wellness opportunity to increase revenue and deliver an aligned experience for their guests. READ MORE

Wellness tourism is the fastest growing segment within the global tourism market. Failure to invest in wellness now could be an expensive mistake. Once the pandemic is gone, many of us will realize that it's less about uncontrollable consuming and more about pampering ourselves, and that wellness will be a dynamic parameter in how we guide our lives. READ MORE

Spas have been present at hotels in various forms for many years. Wellness programs on the other hand are still a work in progress and the definitions of wellness are numerous. The differences in definitions appear to be a matter of context and concept but are part of a broader wellness tourism umbrella. This discussion will focus on spas and wellness programs in hotels and share some marketing and management best practices. READ MORE

How can hoteliers authentically promote health and well-being initiatives unless we ourselves are mindful of, and taking full responsibility for, our own health and wellbeing? Despite the challenges stemming from COVID-19 including temporary hotel closures, a silver lining would have to be, in addition to resilience, a heightened focus on just how precious our health and wellbeing are. READ MORE