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Expert Views (12) Diversify revenue streams. A wellness asset that relies too heavily on one guest segment carries unnecessary risk. Balance hotel guests with local residents, memberships, structured programmes and other recurring income so that no single channel determines performance. The growth of wellness club membership models in hospitality settings reflects this advice. Invest against proven demand, not trends.
Striving for Wellness Excellence Amid Global Change
Expert Views (9) We are entering a defining era for wellness one shaped not only by global change, but by a profound shift in how people value their health, time, and quality of life. Wellness is no longer an amenity; it is becoming the foundation of modern living. Throughout my career, I’ve seen our industry evolve from offering moments of escape to creating pathways for longevity, resilience, and transformation.
The Wellness-Hospitality Axis: Prepare to Pivot
It is no secret that wellness and lifestyle have made their way into and established their value through the upper-upscale and luxury hospitality segments. In some cases, this has trickled down into extended stay and economy lodging markets.
The Wellness-Hospitality Axis: Prepare to Pivot
It is no secret that wellness and lifestyle have made their way into and established their value through the upper-upscale and luxury hospitality segments. In some cases, this has trickled down into extended stay and economy lodging markets.
Wellness Real Estate Valuation and Finance
As the wellness real estate market continues to accelerate, it seems increasingly clear that wellness and sustainable asset types will become a new class of properties in the market. Whereas these developments have been underway for a while, these assets often have distinct property features that require reconsidering the wide and general framework of conventional financing, valuation methodologies, CAP rate averages, and WACC factors.
Wellness Real Estate Valuation and Finance
FOCUS: Image by Nancy Bourque As the wellness real estate market continues to accelerate, it seems increasingly clear that wellness and sustainable asset types will become a new class of properties in the market. Whereas these developments have been underway for a while, these assets often have distinct property features that require reconsidering the wide and general framework of conventional financing, valuation methodologies, CAP rate averages, and WACC factors.
The New Generation of Wellness-Hospitality and Its Workforce
This is a new benchmark for lifestyle, leisure, better health, and premium hospitality. This article reviews the mounting employee tensions in the hospitality market, specifically regarding service workers and provider orientations in spa and wellness departments. Amid a time of significant global and methodical change, a new generation of hospitality is coming of age. This article examines some of the leading pressure points and the acceleration of the various challenges this market faces today.
The New Generation of Wellness-Hospitality and Its Workforce
Photo by Antonino Visalli on Unsplash Wellness-Hospitality is Not a Trend This is a new benchmark for lifestyle, leisure, better health, and premium hospitality. This article reviews the mounting employee tensions in the hospitality market, specifically regarding service workers and provider orientations in spa and wellness departments. Amid a time of significant global and methodical change, a new generation of hospitality is coming of age.
Emotionality, Wellness, and Longevity: Demand and Risk Mitigation Through 2030
This article considers how the intersection of emotional decision-making significantly shapes the nuances of well-being, social good, and the increasing pursuit of living better and living longer. This also examines social values, genuine service, and the fragility of decision-making today in a world undergoing remarkable change. Why wellness-hospitality thrives, superficial ambitions don’t, and some essential untold risks that could hinder meaning, value, and growth through 2030.
Choices and Sentience for Stability and Growth Through 2026
While the world continues to experience global and economic unknowns, planning may feel challenging for the years ahead. The hotel and resort markets are on the precipice of convergence and evolution of new developments we have not experienced before. This will introduce new dynamics pertaining to financing, lending institutions, and investment concerns.
HOTEL BUSINESS REVIEW
HOTEL BUSINESS REVIEW July FOCUS: Hotel Spa July, 2023 Hotel Spa: Reconnecting With Nature Hotel spas have never been so popular. The global wellness market is estimated to be in excess of $1.5 trillion with an annual growth rate of 5 to 10 percent. Consequently, spas are continually developing new programs, products, tools, and environments to meet the needs of guests who are seeking total body health and wellness.
The Urgency and Courage Needed to Evolve Employment
Hotel Management Best Practices Hotel Management Best Practices In earlier times, large private estates were common features in popular and key regions worldwide. Before World War 1, estates, mansions, and oversized residential living, if attainable, were common lifestyle choices for elite and wealthy families. These properties continued to flourish and were built through the industrial revolution and continue to be built today.
Travel is Seeing Robust Recovery, But New and Upgraded Hotel Rooms Lag Amid Building Delays
This article was co-authored by Nick Grandy, Consulting Manager & Real Estate and Construction Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP The hotel industry has experienced unprecedented revival as leisure, business and blended-use travelers have returned in full force to make up for missed experiences and canceled client meetings. But the construction sector is struggling to keep up with increasing demand amid rising costs, supply disruptions and a tight pool of skilled labor.
The Link Between Wellness-Hospitality and Spiritual-Tourism
Societies of every kind have long-held spiritual, religious, and tribal belief systems at their core. These value systems, often cultural, are nuanced yet native to our humanity. Values shape our sense of place, instincts for survival, and well-being. While philosophies across the world vary extensively, these beliefs determine the base of existence and life for many people. As the world emerges from the pandemic at different paces, there continues to be tension throughout society.
Choices and Sentience for Stability and Growth Through 2026
While the world continues to experience global and economic unknowns, planning may feel challenging for the years ahead. The hotel and resort markets are on the precipice of convergence and evolution of new developments we have not experienced before. This will introduce new dynamics pertaining to financing, lending institutions, and investment concerns.
The Infinite Value of Regional Spa Associations
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Soul Luxury | Hospitality Net
1:14:02 Whilst we spring clean our homes, de clutter our drawers and wardrobes and detox our bodies with cleansing diets we rarely (if at all) cleanse our minds of old beliefs and habits.
Why Wellness Programs are Investment Worthy and Add Value – Hospitality Net World Panel
As spa development and wellness momentum continue to thrive, understanding the nuances associated with advancing this new growth is acute to evolving meaningful and successful investment choices. This viewpoint asks panel experts to share why these programs are worthy of investment and how they add value to hospitality experiences. Various challenges related to COVID-19 have accelerated prevalent needs for new operational, and technological changes.
Transforming the Predictable to the Unpredictable: Conversions and the Hospitality Market
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A Deep Dive into Wellness Hospitality
Image by © Paul Souders/Corbis NATIONAL REPORT—Over the past few decades, environmental and social factors, such as modernized living, have been driving the growth of wellness. While hotels are finding different ways to engage in this trend by incorporating wellness-related elements into the guest’s journey, destination spas are taking wellness to the next level with their unique offerings.
A Deep Dive into Wellness Hospitality : 4Hoteliers
HVS has been tracking demand and growth patterns within this sector over the years, resulting in the creation of the dedicated HVS Spa & Wellness Division in 2016 to focus on long-view investment considerations and detailed performance propositions. This article provides an overview of the underlying factors that are driving the growth in the spa-and-wellness hospitality sector. This article also reviews key success factors and potential challenges related to these types of developments.
A Deep Dive into Wellness Hospitality
Mia A. Mackman | August 20, 2020 By Mia Mackman, Stacey Zhu, Daniel Voellm This article provides an overview of the underlying factors that are driving the growth in the spa-and-wellness hospitality sector. HVS has been tracking demand and growth patterns within this sector over the years, resulting in the creation of the dedicated HVS Spa & Wellness Division in 2016 to focus on long-view investment considerations and detailed performance propositions.
A Deep Dive into Wellness Hospitality | By Stacey Zhu, Daniel Voellm & Mia Mackman – Hospitality Net
This article provides an overview of the underlying factors that are driving the growth in the spa-and-wellness hospitality sector. HVS has been tracking demand and growth patterns within this sector over the years, resulting in the creation of the dedicated HVS Spa & Wellness Division in 2016 to focus on long-view investment considerations and detailed performance propositions.
HVS - A Deep Dive into Wellness Hospitality - By Mia A. Mackman , Stacey Zhu , Daniel J Voellm
Over the past few decades, environmental and social factors, such as modernized living, have been driving the growth of wellness. While hotels are finding different ways to engage in this trend by incorporating wellness-related elements into the guests journey, destination spas are taking wellness to the next level with their unique offerings. This article takes a deep dive into wellness-hospitality development and discusses its distinguishing characteristics and key success factors.
Preparing for Increasing Wellness Demand Amid Layers of Global Turmoil | By Mia Mackman – Hospitality Net
The massive convergence of social, financial, and personal changes we have experienced in recent months can be overwhelming. This article provides a breakdown of underlying dynamics I expect will impact the future of hospitality, hotels, resorts and mixed-use spa and wellness facility demands in the months and years ahead. Pre-Coronavirus and Central Values The hospitality market has been rapidly advancing in both demand and growth since 2008.
New Laws Affecting California Employers in The Hotel Industry
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A Menu of Common Safety Risks in Hotel Food and Beverage Operations
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Rising Capex, Development and Wellness Construction | By Mia A. Mackman – Hospitality Net
This article reviews contributing factors to rising capital expenditures and investment demands in relationship to progressively important guest experiences and wellness attributes. As increasing wellness and lifestyle features continue to emerge across the hospitality sector focused on well-being, new value propositions continue to evolve.
Rising Capex, Development and Wellness Construction
scroll By Mia A. Mackman This article reviews contributing factors to rising capital expenditures and investment demands in relationship to progressively important guest experiences and wellness attributes. As increasing wellness and lifestyle features continue to emerge across the hospitality sector focused on well-being, new value propositions continue to evolve.
2018 HVS Performance Report: Spa Department
By Rodney G. Clough , Mia A. Mackman On average, spa and wellness departments run profitably and can contribute significantly to a hotel’s bottom line. This report is the first annual performance report published by HVS that will track and monitor spa department performance and profitability. The data presented reflect spa operating-statement averages and data points from 2017 through the third quarter of 2018.
Spa Department : 4Hoteliers
On average, spa and wellness departments run profitably and can contribute significantly to a hotel’s bottom line. This report is the first annual performance report published by HVS that will track and monitor spa department performance and profitability. The data presented reflect spa operating-statement averages and data points from 2017 through the third quarter of 2018.
How Hotels Can Compete in the Airbnb Landscape | By Mia Mackman – Hospitality Net
Airbnb came on the scene in 2008, amidst corporate scandal, economic downturn and instability. Initially people were skeptical, but Airbnb has gained remarkable momentum building its platform with transparency and trust, at a time people were greatly seeking both. In the early years, Airbnb's inclusive and diverse model provided low-cost travel options with uncommon flexibility, which became an enticing alternative to the traditional big-name hotel booking systems.
How Hotels Can Compete in the Airbnb Landscape
By Mia A. Mackman Airbnb came on the scene in 2008, amidst corporate scandal, economic downturn and instability. Initially people were skeptical, but Airbnb has gained remarkable momentum building its platform with transparency and trust, at a time people were greatly seeking both. In the early years, Airbnb's inclusive and diverse model provided low-cost travel options with uncommon flexibility, which became an enticing alternative to the traditional big-name hotel booking systems.
Seeing Hotel Industry Threats as Opportunities Opens Up Revenue Strategy
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Wellness and Hospitality Resilience in Economic Uncertainty
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Wellness and Hospitality Resilience in Economic Uncertainty
By Mia A. Mackman This article reviews important keynotes to protect wellness and hospitality investments after a decade of significant market and industry change. The recent U.S. tax cuts in 2018, have given many households and companies, a sense of relief from taxation with an improved economic outlook and sense of stability. This has ignited a swell in travel, business, and consumer spending.
Wellness and Hospitality Resilience in Economic Uncertainty | By Mia A. Mackman – Hospitality Net
This article reviews important keynotes to protect wellness and hospitality investments after a decade of significant market and industry change. The recent U.S. tax cuts in 2018, have given many households and companies, a sense of relief from taxation with an improved economic outlook and sense of stability. This has ignited a swell in travel, business, and consumer spending.
ORIGINAL CUSHION COMPANY
The Original Cushion Company manufactures and sells prêt-à-porter decorator cushions at affordable prices. Their business model allows them to use the very finest fabrics without breaking the bank. The range of cushions includes stand out one-offs, limed editions and basic monochromes. Some are very unusual, using fabrics such as African batiks and hand-printed velvet. All are slightly larger than normal, making them particularly inviting and generous.
Affordable flexible outdoor coverage
Shade Zones’ Retractable Canopy range is perfect for businesses looking to turn an existing terrace space into an Al Fresco eating area that is sure to attract extra custom and revenue. Offering the largest range of retractable canopies in the UK from Europe’s leading manufacturers, we will be able to find a solution to suit your needs. The Pergotex is the elite system in alfresco dining. This all weather system is the perfect solution to cater to your customers all year round.
Introducing the new SICO Mosaic Live Cooking/Buffet System
Introducing the new SICO Mosaic Live Cooking/Buffet System Take Advantage of the Show Cooking Trend Pick up on the massive interest in professional cooking and celebrity chefs Offer exciting show cooking to differentiate your facility Take the action of the kitchen to your customers Stylish and Contemporary Design Colours and finishes to support your image Create very memorable experiences for your customers Visually stunning buffet set ups Modular, mobile design to give you great flexibility...
Easigrass installation transforms luxury five-star hotel terrace and restaurant in central London
Easigrass was the quality surface of choice for the recent makeover of Le Meridien Hotel’s large outdoor terrace area, which overlooks the Mayfair end of London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus. The contemporary and stylish 121m2 green space offers guests an impressive outdoor seating area in which to relax that also compliments the hotel’s impressive Regency-era architecture.
MELJAC offers architects, decorators, electricians and private individuals a large range of options
Created in 1995 by André Bousquet, the company designs high-quality electrical equipment using the finest materials as brass, glass, Limoges porcelain, semi-precious stones… Inspired by the lifestyle of the 1930s, symbolised by the drop-shaped toggle switch, he designed a product with impeccable aesthetic qualities. Today, this innovation remains the company’s strength.
SPECIALIST ONLINE HOSPITALITY TRAINERS
“This essentially instructional approach is clearly deliberate and does provide for a strong level of content detail with appropriate explanation as to the “why” these points are important in achieving high professional standards.” Our modules are endorsed by The Institute of Hospitality and carry CPD (continuing professional development) points. You can also apply for Affiliate membership of the Institute.
Imbibe Live is back - 2 & 3 July 2018
Imbibe Live is back – 2 & 3 July 2018 The drinks industry’s most talked about event is back and bigger than ever on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 July at Olympia, London. As a hospitality professional, make sure you’re part of two days of networking, learning from world-renowned speakers and discovering the latest trends and products to take away for your establishment.
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Now in Hotel Digital Marketing
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Mitigating Spa and Wellness Investment Risks | By Mia A. Mackman – Hospitality Net
Spa and Wellness program structures fall into a wide range of performance categories and operating models. For hotels, there are multiple applications that include combinations of relaxation, well-being and treatment-based sessions. While some of the newest and popular trends include features centered on health and lifestyle; there are often wide gaps between drive, delivery, and financial return.
Mitigating Spa and Wellness Investment Risks
By Mia A. Mackman Spa and Wellness program structures fall into a wide range of performance categories and operating models. For hotels, there are multiple applications that include combinations of relaxation, well-being and treatment-based sessions. While some of the newest and popular trends include features centered on health and lifestyle; there are often wide gaps between drive, delivery, and financial return.
Global Wellness Day: Why Hotels Should be Involved
A hotel’s vitality hinges on the guest experience. Out of all the business trends, none is more powerful than the growing wellness movement. Wellness is everywhere. This is especially true in tourism, with healthy amenities at airports, airlines and lodging. Healthy hotel brands are leading the way and other properties are following suite. Hotels deliver healthy options related to physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental and social wellbeing.
Why the Way Your Hotel FEELS Is Impacting Your Bottom Line
Built-In from the Ground Up Hotel design aspects have lined up with wellness construction counterparts and evolved into a thriving wellness-driven real estate market. This marks a profound shift in the design and permutation of wellness and hospita
Factors Driving Hotel Wellness, Asset Management and Revenue | By Mia A. Mackman – Hospitality Net
This article reveals how spa and wellness aspects are disseminated throughout the whole guest experience, and how wellness motivated design and construction elements complement property development, enhance marketability and engagement and is spurring new growth across the hospitality sector. This article also examines how critical management adjustments, and product and service enhancements can significantly add value, increase RevPAR and improve average daily rate performance.
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