Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training has the potential to improve employees' health by lowering blood pressure and improving emotional health. HRV training also has the potential to help tap your crew's creativity and intuition. It also may support employees to become better communicators. Amazingly enough, HRV training may contribute to “collective coherence.” READ MORE

Social Media channels offer unlimited information, both for guests looking to book a hotel room and for hoteliers looking to increase their bookings. Of course because the social web is a noisy place, posting great content and images on your social channels is not enough to affect the bottom line. You have to set a goal for your social media efforts that go beyond likes and shares, you have to have a team that is committed to driving revenue, and you have to have a workable strategy. READ MORE

Traditionally, spas have been retreats for adults to relax and revitalize, far away from children. But with the rise of wellness in spas, another trend has taken rise - incorporating children and teens into a complete family wellness experience. Teens, children, and even tots are now going along for the 'spa-ride,' creating a unique activity for families to do together. With the rise of spas broadly associating with wellness, the total approach and commitment to improving one's health, far more families want to get there spa-on together. Today, whole families are enjoying the spa together, and more spas are finding creative ways to welcome the entire clan. READ MORE

For centuries, Native Americans, early European explorers, and visitors from around the world have flocked to natural hot springs to bathe in the healing waters. "Taking the waters" through a soak or a sip, was believed to cure almost any ailment. But over time, the popularity of this practice lost its resilience…until now. In both Europe and Japan, hot spring therapy has been an accepted and popular treatment for musculoskeletal problems for some time now, believed to help those with high blood pressure, eczema and a variety of other complaints. The recent resurgence of wellness resorts and destination spas is bringing these ancient healing bathing rituals back in vogue here in the United States. READ MORE

Wellness is in - digital detoxes, spirituality concierges and vegan restaurants are trending in the hospitality and travel industries because of a growing segment of travelers either seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle on the road or looking to improve their wellness through retreats and education. Some resorts have gone above merely draping their brand in wellness terminology and instead have integrated these health-conscious components into their design and programming. Evolving with the wellness movement means adapting to the rising demand for physical fitness centers, beauty treatments, weight management regimes, relaxation and stress relief, and health-related education while traveling. READ MORE