BANGKOK—To translate the Six Senses vision of reconnection into an urban environment, the brand looks for iconic landmarks in some of the world’s most breathtaking downtown addresses and then weaves wellness, sustainable design, bespoke hospitality, and community into the guest experience. Following Istanbul, and with upcoming properties in Rome, New York, London, and Bangkok, Six Senses is now celebrating its entry into the heart of Lisbon. This also adds a second prime destination to its Portuguese portfolio after Six Senses Douro Valley in the heart of the country’s wine region. Authenticity in the City As is true with all of the...

STAMFORD, CONN.—WellAir, a leading provider of indoor air disinfection and purification solutions, announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected by the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens, Greece to help reduce exposure to airborne pathogens and pollutants throughout the hotel. This partnership expands WellAir’s portfolio of partnerships with a variety of hotels across the world. The Plasma Air ionization solutions are designed to neutralize and reduce airborne pathogens, including viruses and bacteria. The hotel is deploying solutions in all common areas, such as lobbies and restaurants. Guestrooms and suites also benefit from the improved...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA—Matteson Capital will soon break ground on its highly anticipated development in Oklahoma City, Okla.—The Dream Project. The landmark project is inclusive of two luxury, wellness hotels by hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group and a state-of-the-art, residential tower, The Dream Residences. Designed by architecture firm CUBE3 and built by Hensel Phelps alongside development partners Brad Hogan and Randy Hogan, the project will add over one million square feet to Oklahoma City’s visionary urban expansion. The Dream Project will also be among the country’s first developments offering innovative wellness systems throughout the build to provide...

Since Covid-19 hit us all, I have been hearing from a lot of makers of air filtration/purification equipment. Sometimes the technology is unique to that supplier. Other times it is pretty much the same as others on the market. One thing is for sure: indoor air quality (IAQ) and air filtration/purification will remain hot topics for a long time to come. I heard from one maker of air quality systems in the past few weeks and the company had an interesting story to share. Wynd, led by Ray Wu, CEO, conducted a study of the air quality of 28 hotels...

NEW YORK—Park Hyatt New York, the luxury five-star hotel located within steps of New York City’s most iconic landmarks and destinations, announces the launch of its Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite. Recognizing the growing demand for personalized in-suite wellness amenities and curated experiences, the award-winning hotel is introducing an elevated, restorative sleep sanctuary featuring The Restorative Bed by Bryte. The residential-style, one-bedroom suite offers the perfect blend of comfort and function, designed to provide a serene haven from the city’s bustling atmosphere and a restful night’s sleep. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bryte and offer our guests a truly personalized and restorative sleep experience,” said Peter Roth,...

STAMFORD, CONN.—WellAir, a leading provider of indoor air disinfection and purification solutions, announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected by the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens, Greece to help reduce exposure to airborne pathogens and pollutants throughout the hotel. This partnership expands WellAir’s portfolio of partnerships with a variety of hotels across the world. The Plasma Air ionization solutions are designed to neutralize and reduce airborne pathogens, including viruses and bacteria. The hotel is deploying solutions in all common areas, such as lobbies and restaurants. Guestrooms and suites also benefit from the improved...

BANGKOK—Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea will take guests on a journey into seldom-experienced nature, wildlife, and culture, setting new standards in sustainability and desert hospitality as Saudi Arabia drops its pin on the global tourism map. The Concept Untouched and enticing, this part of the world remains relatively unknown. In ancient times, however, it was a busy trading route, used by the Nabataeans to transport luxury goods like silk, incense and textiles. Along the way, they would set up camp and gather around the fire under a starlit night. In 106 CE, the Nabatean Empire was annexed by the...

NEWNAN, GA.—G95 Inc. announced the most recent addition to its G95 Gear Collection: The Oceanshield mask, available for both adults and children, combines the signature G95 style with lightweight biodegradable, plant-based materials designed for everyday use and comfort and has excellent breathability. Six years ago, long before the current pandemic, G95 started developing the world’s first sustainable and biodegradable single-use filtration product. This past year, after witnessing the environmental impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related single-use petrochemical-based masks entering the marine environment, constituting an additional 4,680 to 6,240 metric tons of plastic pollution, the company decided to create a biodegradable, plant-based alternative. G95 also developed a unique...

MASHANTUCKET, CONN.—The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Griffin Health announced they will partner to host free vaccination clinics at Foxwoods Resort Casino amidst the Omicron variant surge. This is the next step in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Foxwoods’ ongoing efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible to protect them against COVID-19. The walk-in, no appointment needed, vaccination clinics will be open every Tuesday starting January 4, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s Bingo Hall, with free parking available in the Rainmaker Garage. Vaccination for 1st dose, 2nd dose,...

PULASKI, N.Y.—HealthWay and Pure Wellness Mexico (Authorized Reseller) have teamed up to provide Hospitality Group, Grupo Posadas, with medical-grade air cleaners in all common areas, meeting spaces, business centers, lobbies, gyms, kids’ clubs, bars, and restaurants. This effort will bolster up Grupo Posadas “Travel with Confidence” program. Grupo Posadas’ hotel brands include ONE, Fiesta Inn, Fiesta Americana, Live Aqua, and Explorean across Quintana Roo, Mexico. Grupo Posadas is helping to reduce the number of airborne particles within its hotels and improve overall indoor air quality by installing the Intellipure line of air purifiers by HealthWay. The Intellipure patented air cleaning technology removes airborne mold, bacteria, and viruses from...