A beacon of hope for hoteliers with three key takeaways from the NYU investment conference
The need for travel, new media and the longevity economy
The pall in the air surrounding the near-term future of the hotel industry for the first half of 2025 has unsurprisingly centered around the disruption caused by one word: tariffs....
The growth of luxury resorts with multimodal wellness itineraries
The hotel wellness experience is becoming intertwined with technology
Hospitals and hospitality have been converging for decades, slowly at first with hotspots in the Alps and Dolomites, now with huge acceleration post-COVID. From red light therapy (...
Blended travel can be the big boost for all demand segments in 2025
A broader scope includes more potential guests to attract
Bleisure has been a buzz word since well before the pandemic, but since that event catalyzed the adoption and acceptance of remote and hybrid work, the notion of blending tradition...
Peak experiences at hotels mean peak wellness
Find your hotel's reason to visit and promote it with potential guests
A question that guides our approach when the two of us are working with hotel owners and executives to achieve their financial goals is: What’s your property’s reason to visit?
Wellness practices at hotels and resorts increasingly embrace longevity goals
Contrast therapy, intermittent fasting and exercise gain popularity at wellness resorts
Wellness is a huge growth area for hotels. In hospitality, we can define this as products, services, amenities and other features that deliver guest wellbeing. Concurrently, longev...
How hoteliers can move beyond 'heads in beds'
Developing and launching Appellation as an immersive culinary hotel brand
The further a hotel brand moves up the hotel chain scale, the greater the need is for incredible experiences that create a sense of place — the crafting of true hospitality versus ...
How EAST Miami evolves the hotel landscape with modern amenities
Luxury hotel has an integral place in growing Brickell neighborhood
The story of a hotel is one and the same as the story of its surrounding city — intertwined and evolving together.
The Estate Hotels and Residences heralds a new era for longevity tourism
A Q&A with Sam Nazarian on the next frontier in hospitality and wellness
Ever since the story of Gilgamesh was written down in ancient Mesopotamia, humankind has sought the means by which to restore health and extend life.
The value of soft brands with Prime Group and Faro Blanco Resort
Boutique hotels can take advantage of brand connections and freedom to stand out to guests
The last two decades have seen an explosion in soft-branded hotels, with the past few years in particular seeing many remarkable properties launch or enter development. If there wa...
Exquisitely experiential meetings and events at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Event attendees want a luxury experience, too
Meetings and events are in the midst of a renaissance heading into 2025, with numerous contributing factors as to why. At the top of the list for the corporate and group segments i...
The Progressive Luxury Hotel Evolution in Focus With EAST Hotels
Lifestyle and Luxury Hotels Race To Innovate in the Hospitality Industry
The 21st century has already seen immense changes in how people travel and their demands for hotel services and amenities.
The Next Evolutions in the Luxury and Lifestyle Hotel Segment
Both Segments Still Have Room To Diversify Even Further
Venturing down to the Big Apple in early June for the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference is an enlightening must-see event, often a forerunner for many tr...
Fairmont Tremblant Prioritizes Wellness Amenities as Part of Hotel Renovation
Luxury Quebec Ski Destination Hotel Hotel Also Expanded Premium Amenities
Mont-Tremblant is an idyllic ski village nestled in the Laurentian Mountains in the province of Quebec in Canada, less than two hours northwest of Montreal.
Detailed Tips on Creating an Insomnia-Friendly Hotel Room
Hoteliers Can Prioritize Guests' Sleep Health To Promote Better Well-Being
Insomnia, the bane of restful nights for many, is a complex condition that can have profound effects on one's well-being.
Length of Stay Is the Best KPI for Proving the Value of Wellness Investments
Personalized Service, Attention to Detail Can Convert Customers Who Remain Brand Loyal
In today's AI-crazed software world, the term "optimization" means making strategic choices and allocating resources wisely among competing priorities.
Hotel Longevity and the Demand for Low-Sugar Dessert Options
Fruit, Nuts and Cheese Can Give Guests a Guilt-Free Dessert Taste
Once considered the villain in dieting, fat has given way to the prominence of nutritional plans such as keto or paleo, championing low-carb and low-sugar regimens for effective we...
What the Hotel Industry Can Learn About Wellness, Sustainability from the Fairmont Mayakoba
Resort Carefully Engineered for Maximum Relaxation
Nestled on a sprawling 45-acre, ocean-facing campus boasting 401 rooms and suites, the AAA five-diamond Fairmont Mayakoba has long been a must-visit resort on our list.
Hotel Longevity and the Core Engine of Wellness Revenues
Consolidate Your Hotel's Wellness Strategy
Wellness had a watershed moment at the beginning of 2023 and now here we are in 2024 with most every hotelier recognizing its importance in the overall profitability mix, especiall...
Next-Generation Technologies That Will Drive Hotel Longevity
The Future of Hotel Service and Wellness Is Closer Than You Think
Following the recent hype cycle of cryptocurrencies and the Metaverse, it’s easy to be a naysayer. But if you look back at the dotcom bust, in 2002 people were remarking, “Who need...
Equinox Hotel New York Places Premium on Luxury Sleep
High-Tech, Bespoke Furniture Fixtures and Equipment Combine in Art + Science Sleep Program
Much of this "Hotel Longevity" column is quite macro. Today, we go micro, focusing on a specific hotel that’s as the millennials would say crushing it when it comes to promoting th...