Exhausted Chinese working mums book solo hotel stays to escape childcare and sleep
A 2025 study shows over a third of Chinese working mothers spend more than two hours daily on chores – far outpacing working fathers.
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China’s tourists flock to experience a pretend typhoon as ‘dark tourism’ flourishes
The concept of ‘paying to suffer’ soars in popularity, with simulated disasters proving a modern twist on visiting sites of historic tragedies
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Five low-cost wellness activations that actually move RevPAR
Emily Johnson of Elevate Hospitality Collective shares her ideas for low-cost wellness activations that boutique hotels can use to increase ancillary revenue without spa CapEx.
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Ten Big Longevity Trends and Their Hotel Applications for 2026
With the perfunctory New Year’s resolutions soon approaching, everyone is looking to starting fresh in 2026. For the hotel world, the appropriate adage is: “As one does at home, one will soon from their chosen travel accommodations.”…
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for Modern Hotel Wellness Program Design
Did you know that Abraham Maslow never came up with the hierarchy of needs pyramid named after him?
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A 289-foot superyacht refitted for 12 guests, complete with a three-deck atrium, VIP terrace, and a sail that doubles as an outdoor cinema.
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The global wellness tourism sector is on an accelerated growth trajectory, driven by a decisive consumer preference for well-being integrated into travel. Recognizing this transformation, Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) and the Wellness Tourism…
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Fitness & Wellness Brands Must Embrace Hospitality Principles, Leaders Say
As new technology continues to proliferate, top executives believe brands that hone in on the human touch will win in 2025 and beyond
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The post-pandemic boom continues for resorts
Resorts are increasingly attractive to institutional investors. Funds like CIG, a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, and insurance companies Swiss Life and Aviva, are becoming more active in the resort space, according to industry experts…
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Solo travel is on the rise, and hotels are responding
As more people travel alone, hotels are redesigning spaces, enhancing safety, and adding social features to better serve solo guests.
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South Korean 'jail' charges guests £100 to become overnight inmates
A South Korean hotel is offering guests the exact opposite of an escape, serving up incarceration in a cell that spans just 5 square-metres.
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The Longevity Economy: Why Wellness-Driven Hospitality is the Future
The hospitality industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as longevity and wellness take center stage in consumer preferences. From biohacking and personalized health programs to recovery-focused fitness amenities and medical-grade wellness…
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Accor’s latest white paper reveals a new era of wellness design in hospitality
Rethinking pools, repurposing salons, and reconceiving adults-only concepts are part of accor’s wellness design strategy set to “make waves” in the global hospitality industry
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New York Gets A New Hotel That Combines The Concept Of Japanese Pod With A European Train Vibe
Now Now NoHo has 180 rooms thoroughly designed for solo travellers looking for a boutique hotel experience at a pocket-friendly price.
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Jeremy McCarthy: 2024 marked watershed moment for wellness in hospitality
For three decades, the wellness trend in hospitality has been gradually gaining momentum. Yet, according to Jeremy McCarthy – group director of leisure, spa and wellness at Mandarin Oriental – the industry shattered an “atmospheric ceiling” in 2024…
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W Hotels Unveils Hotel Tales to Showcase Unique Guest Experiences
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, unveils its new global series Hotel Tales. Presented in an editorial-documentary style, the series showcases the untold stories and unforgettable moments that can only happen at…
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COMO Hotels and Resorts takes to the high seas
COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to expand into cruising, launching its new and extraordinary ‘COMO Journey: Into the Arctic’ – an exclusive 11-day expedition that offers the opportunity to explore the pristine wilderness of the…
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A HUGE £200m water park with a 500-room hotel and bowling alley has moved one step closer to opening in the UK. Great Wolf Resorts (GWR), which has sites in the US and Canada, is now prepping to open Great Wolf Lodge in Chesterton, near Bicester…
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