Wellness is now one of the biggest and fastest growing sub-sectors of the hospitality industry. Even before Covid-19, the wellness industry was valued at an estimated USD4.5 trillion, and since 2020, people are more mindful of caring for themselves in ways perhaps taken for granted in the past. These days,...
Spring is fast approaching and with it comes International Women’s Day, which has become a more prominent fixture on the marketing calendar in recent years. Much like Earth Day or World Mental Health Day, IWD is now acknowledged across many industries, including hospitality. These types of “holidays” are an opportunity...
Psychedelic retreats are on the rise, offering guests life-changing transformations, from healing to clarity to self-exploration, through psychedelic experiences. This newfound popularity is partly credited to the book How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan, which explores new research into psychedelics and their medicinal properties. Many psychedelic retreat attendees...
It was only in 2008 that pseudonymous Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto devised the first blockchain database, authored his white paper and kickstarted the entire cryptocurrency revolution. Only 14 years later, crypto is on an ever-evolving rollercoaster ride,both heralded as the future of the economy and condemned as a volatile, unregulated...
As providers of overnight accommodation, sleep has always been a priority for hotels. However, with rising rates of insomnia and more research available on the importance of sleep (and quality of sleep), hotels are upping their game when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. Quality sleep is also...
Described as the fastest-growing wellness trend of the times, biohacking is a huge force in wellness right now. So, what exactly is biohacking, which players in the hospitality industry are offering biohacking services and treatments, and is it a trend that is here to stay? What is biohacking? Biohacking is...
Booking travel is complicated right now. Some places are opening up again, while others are locking down. Some countries have high vaccination rates and a majority fully vaccinated (or even third-shot-boostered!) population, whereas others are behind or are contending with strong anti-vax sentiment. In some places, you may even be...
Much has been written about how travel will change post-Covid. As more and more countries are opening up to vaccinated travellers, some without quarantine, we’re starting to see trends emerge. However, much speculation has revolved around what people are looking for in terms of experiences e.g. remote locations, retreats in...
Are you one of the many people who welcomed new pets during 2020? You’re not alone. The UK reported in March that 3.2 million households (11% of British households) have brought in a new pet since the start of the pandemic, with around 74% of new owners saying their pets...
Think of the word “wellness” and you’ll likely think of a spa retreat; ethereal chanting on repeat, the sweet scent of jasmine, and frangipani blossoms floating in a copper bowl. However, the definition of wellness is changing, expanding to become more holistic, as well as more medical, and this includes...