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JULY FOCUS   Hotel Spa: Back to Nature

Thursday July 9, 2020
Michael Koethner

The New Wellness Norm: Profound Self-Determination and Responsible Freedom

We have arrived. We are here, at the doorsteps of the next dimensions of life. This is a clear and precise message for soul-filled humans. Our lives depend on each individual and the whole. The quote contains the purpose of each us on this planet and as a universal citizen. A strong message was delivered many years ago, that is right now taking place within each of us. Even the denial of that process is no longer valid. The old, very much outdated and incompatible systems no longer work and are literally disintegrating right in front of our eyes.
TRENDING THIS WEEK
Steven Ferry

THE COVID CRISIS: Thinking for Yourself May Be the Only Regimen for Recovery

PART III. In the last two weeks, we compared the demands made by governments (to protect us from a vicious and omnipresent viral scourge) to the harmful results (economic, health, individual freedoms) brought about by acquiescing to those demands while no pandemic materialized. We examined the censorship of all information departing from the official narrative and the harmful nature of the enforced vaccinations that lack efficacy and consistently demonstrate harm. This week, we examine who has been pushing this travesty and offer solutions to help put an end to the monkey business so the hospitality industry, and society in general, can regain diversity and its former joie de vivre.

 

Seize the Gray: Planning for Uncertainty Key to COVID Recovery

2020 will be known as the most devastating year in history for the travel and hospitality industries, with mass layoffs and cancellations changing the game overnight. All eyes are on the travel industry as it adapts to the shifting COVID-19 landscape, and its success will be crucial to the healing of our economy and world. The good news – new data shows there's pent-up demand for travel among Americans. Pulling from his decades of experience in the travel industry, MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid shares his predictions and recommendations for hospitality executives getting back on their feet in a post-COVID-19 world.
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DAILY HEADLINES - Thursday Jul 9, 2020
Hotel Awards & Recognitions
Grand View Lodge Named #6 Top Resort Hotel in the Midwest on the Coveted "World's Best Awards 2020" by Travel Leisure Magazine
COVID-19: Coronavirus
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hilton Introduce Advanced Cleaning and Disinfecting Measures to Ensure Guests Enjoy a Safe Stay
Hotel Packages & Loyalty Programs
Solmar Hotels & Resort Unveils Safe Travels Stamp and New Offerings
Hotel Openings & Acquisitions
IHG Opens ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon in Japan
Hotel Openings & Acquisitions
Eldorado Resorts to Re-Open Five Nevada Casinos
Hotel Openings & Acquisitions
Hyatt Centric Brand Expands to Minnesota With Opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
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Ann Brown

Creating a Wellness Lifestyle

Impactful spa wellness is all about the approach, and that approach begins with self-evaluation. By answering three equally important questions - 1. How does our mission connect to our menu? 2. What do our guests really need? 3. How does my treatment menu advance our guests' wellness goals? - spa industry professionals can identify what's working, what's not working and how creative ways of integrating modalities can help guests along their wellness journeys. With the right modeling and encouragement of physical, mental and nutritional well-being, your clients will have all the tools they need to start new, healthy habits today.
Omer Isvan

Spa & Wellness Integration in New Hotel & Resort Development

The relationship between wellness and hospitality is no longer a playful flirtation or a trend-enforced marriage. As wellness awareness increases at a great pace and as the power of leadership and authority in wellness moves from the hands of the wellness practice into the hands of individual consumers, there is a paradigm shift required in the way we think of spas and wellness facilities. With wellness trends, it becomes apparent that the ubiquitous 'hotel spa' as we got to know so well is now becoming an endangered species. The article also addresses trends in new hotel & resort development, stimulating fresh thought on the integrated hospitality investment methodology.
Amy Sedeno

Trending: How CBD is Being Incorporated into Hotel Wellness Programs

From room service to spas, CBD is popping up in luxury chain and independent hotels across the U.S. Move over lavender and sage, the hotel industry is tapping into the "magical elixir's" popularity in the health, wellness, and beauty industries and incorporating the ingredient into spa treatments. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, stress-reducing claims, and our growing obsession with self-care and wellness, CBD is the new and hottest commodity in hospitality wellness. With spa treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate, posh establishments like The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott are at the forefront of the CBD craze, which, according to our sources, has no plans of slowing down.
Coming up in August 2020...
Food & Beverage: New Technological Innovations

In the past few years, hotel food and beverage departments have experienced significant growth. Managers are realizing just how much revenue potential this sector holds, both in terms of additional revenue and as a means to enhance the guest experience. As a result, substantial investments are being made in F&B operations as a way to satisfy hotel guests but also to keep pace with the competition. Though it has been a trend for many years, the Farm-to-Table movement shows no signs of abating. Hotel chains are abandoning corporate restaurants and are instead partnering with local chefs to create locally-influenced dining options. Local, farm-sourced ingredients paired with specialty beverages or local wine also satisfies the increasing demand from Millennial travelers who are eager to travel sustainably and contribute to a positive impact. A farm-to-table F&B program also helps to support the local economy, which builds community goodwill. Also popular are "Self-Serv" and "Grab & Go" options. These concepts stem from an awareness that a guest's time is limited and if a hotel can supply them with fast, fresh, food and beverage choices, then so much the better for them. Plus, by placing these specialty kiosks in areas that might be traditionally under-utilized (the lobby, for instance), they can become popular destination locations. Of course, there are new technological innovations as well. In-room, on-screen menus allow guests to order from any restaurant on the property, and some hotels are partnering with delivery companies that make it possible for guests to order food from any restaurant in the area. Also, many hotels are implementing in-room, voice-activated devices, so ordering food via an AI-powered assistant will soon become mainstream as well. The August issue of the Hotel Business Review will report on these developments and document what some leading hotels are doing to expand this area of their business.


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