WILMINGTON, DEL.—Allied Market Research published a report, titled, Wellness Retreat Market by Retreat Type (Yoga Retreats, Meditation Retreats, Fitness/bootcamp Retreats, Personal Development Retreats and Adventure/nature Retreats), Location (Beach Resorts, Mountain Resorts, Urban Retreat Centers and Countryside Retreats), and Duration (Week-long Retreats and Week-end Retreats): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2032. According to the report, the global wellness retreat market was valued at $180.5 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $363.9 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 7.4 percent from 2023 to 2032. Download Sample Pages of Research Overview at https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A322350. Prime Determinants of Growth The demand within the wellness retreat market is driven...

SINGAPORE—Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, and Mandai Wildlife Group announce the grand opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, the resort marks Banyan Group’s debut in Singapore and is a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state’s wildlife and nature destination. “As we mark our 100th hotel with our first in Singapore, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree represents a deeply meaningful homecoming. It brings together our legacy of design-led hospitality with our commitment to stewardship and shared impact,” said Eddy See, President and CEO, Banyan Group. “Here, guests are invited to slow down, reconnect...

AMSTERDAM—Travel has always been personal, but in 2026 it will move far beyond one-size-fits-all itineraries. In 2026, travelers will reject conventions and lean into passions that feel distinctive and truly their own. From adrenaline-fueled compatibility tests to mystical detours and stays in futuristic homes, every trip becomes a bold expression of individuality and identity: this is who I am, this is what I want, and this is what I love. Now in its tenth year, Booking.com’s Travel Predictions spotlight how people want to experience the world. Over the years, these insights have revealed shifts in travel, from Cool-cationers chasing cooler climates given extreme...

TAMPA, FLA.—WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism), the global organization behind the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, announced the launch of the WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) credential—the first global wellness accreditation created specifically for hospitality professionals. As wellness has become a core expectation in global travel, the industry is increasingly seeking leaders with credible, standards-based expertise. The WITT AP program was developed to meet this demand by certifying the individuals who develop, manage, and influence wellness-centered guest experiences across hospitality environments. Grounded in WITT's Core Wellness Standards for Hotels and Five Pillars of Wellness—Healthy Eating, Holistic Healing, Movement, Nature, and Local Impact—the WITT...

Who slept in your hotel room last night? Or sat at your dining room table? Were they sick? Whether you are staying for pleasure or business, getting sick while traveling stinks. In the hospitality industry, providing a safe, comfortable, and positive experience is key. While factors such as service quality, aesthetics, and amenities are commonly emphasized, indoor air quality (IAQ) is often overlooked despite its critical impact on guest satisfaction, staff well-being, and operational success. IAQ, an afterthought before the Covid pandemic, has increasingly become a priority in hospitality for health, wellness and sustainability. Major brands like Hilton, Marriot, Sheraton, and Hard...

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.—SCP Hotels (Soul, Community, Planet), a holistic hospitality company rooted in wellness, social good and sustainability, is unveiling Wild Wellness, a brand-wide evolution of its wellness programming designed to harness the science of awe—the benefits of deeply immersive experiences in nature. Launching across SCP’s three brand expressions—SCP WildFree, SCP Hotels and by SCP—with properties spanning Costa Rica, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Oregon, Wild Wellness invites guests to reconnect with the natural world through intentional design, elemental experiences, and strategic partnerships designed to support holistic wellbeing. “True vitality is rooted in the wild; we find our most authentic sense of...

NATIONAL REPORT—Wellness hotels are holding ground in 2025, with revenue and profit remaining steady despite inflationary pressures, according to the latest Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report from RLA Global in collaboration with HotStats. The 2025 Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report, powered by HotStats’ benchmarking data of over 12,000 properties worldwide, highlights how diversified revenue streams and disciplined cost management are driving sustained profit margins in wellness hospitality. “During times of slowing demand and pricing power across the hotel industry, hotels that can drive ancillary spend have the upper hand. Due to the direct and indirect connection between wellness facilities, F&B, and...

Even with all the amenities today’s luxury travelers enjoy—state-of-the-art spas and fitness centers, 5-star restaurants, and high-end retail boutiques—getting a good night’s sleep is the true test of a hotel stay; the core of the luxury hospitality experience. Guests seek out properties that don’t just offer a comfortable bed but deliver a holistic, restorative environment. Luxury hoteliers are recognizing the opportunity to build a competitive advantage around this “sleep tourism.” Smart Lighting and Shading Solutions—Part of a Redefined Guestroom Toolkit Smart lighting and shading, along with HVAC, typically have the most direct influence on a guest’s sleep. When room lighting and...

NEW YORK—Boutique Design New York (BDNY) wrapped up at the Javits Center in New York on November 10 after a two-day event that featured 750 exhibitors and drew 16,000 industry professionals. Featured were innovations in boutique hospitality design, including new furniture, lighting, and textiles, and accredited sessions focused on topics like AI, wellness, sustainability, and the future of luxury. In the Best of BDNY Product Design Competition’s Sustainable category, the winner was Daltile’s Panoramic Black Diamond. On the trade show floor there were hundreds of collections with robust sustainability stories. It would be impossible to list them all here but the following...

MIAMI—The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) today released the Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025, the only research that provides authoritative, in-depth data and insights on the global wellness market and each of its 11 sectors. The story emerging from the data: continued, accelerating growth. The wellness market has doubled since 2013, and grew 7.9 percent from 2023 to 2024, reaching a new peak of $6.8 trillion. The market is officially beyond “pandemic recovery mode”: all 11 wellness sectors now exceed their 2019 values, most by significant margins. By far the fastest growing segments are wellness estate and mental wellness, expanding at 19.5...