One of the hottest trends in lodging today is wellness. Wellness tourism is expected to be a more than $900 billion segment in 2022. Many of our industry’s leading hotel brands have launched programs to take advantage of this trend. The first wellness conference in our industry has been launched. To find additional articles in this category, search on “wellness” on this site. Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and trends. Contact Glenn Hasek, Editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Comment Period for Next Version of Well Building Standard Open Through May 1
The WELL Building Standard (WELL) is a performance-based, evidence-based certification system designed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to measure, certify, and monitor features of the built environment—such...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
I typically only hear from attorneys by press release when there are cases of guests suing because of bed bugs or Legionnaires’ disease. This...
Six Senses The Palm, Dubai Opens Reservations
NEW YORK—Six Senses has opened reservations for Six Senses The Palm, Dubai. Stays are available to book from September 1, 2026, ahead of the brand’s...
ADA Cosmetics Announces Partnership with Thai Luxury Wellness Brand divana
KEHL, GERMANY—Centuries of time-honored wellness wisdom meet unrivalled expertise in hotel amenities, as ADA Cosmetics joins forces with divana, Thailand’s leading wellness and spa...
SCP Hotels Expands Epic Experiences with Personalized, Nature-Led Journeys
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.—Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels announces the expansion of its “Epic Experiences” program, a collection of immersive outdoor adventures and cultural journeys inspired by each...
COMO Hotels & Resorts Reimagines Arctic Exploration with Exclusive Journey to Svalbard
SINGAPORE—COMO Hotels and Resorts’ dedication to thoughtful travel—defined by holistic wellbeing, inspired dining, and intuitive service—takes a bold new direction with a rare Arctic collaboration....
Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences
SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA—At a time when travel is no longer defined merely by changing locations but by understanding the soul of the places...
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Transformation Includes Solar Panels, Ulu Garden
KOHALA COAST, HAWAII—Hawaii Island’s first resort, the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, originally envisioned by Laurance S. Rockefeller, unveils its $180+ million, multi-phased renovation representing the most extensive...
New to the Industry, Under-Sink Water Filter Removes Microplastics, Lead & More
I have reported on different systems hotels and resorts have employed to reduce/eliminate the use of plastic water bottles on property—water bottle refill stations,...
Global Wellness Summit Releases 10 Wellness Trends for 2026
MIAMI—The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its annual Future of Wellness report, the longest-running, most detailed (150-page) forecast of the big ideas that will transform health and wellness...
Banyan Group Highlights New Chapter of Growth Following Landmark 100-Resort Milestone
SINGAPORE—Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, enters 2026 following a year that marked a significant step in its global expansion. With 100 hotels...
An Urban Awakening: Six Senses London to Open in Early 2026
LONDON—Six Senses London, the first U.K. destination from the Six Senses brand, has confirmed it will open to guests in early 2026.
Set within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the...
Reef Haven Belize Opens as New All-Inclusive Sanctuary on Barrier Reef
AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE—A new sanctuary has arrived along the Belize Barrier Reef. Reef Haven Belize, a thoughtfully reimagined all-inclusive retreat, has officially opened its...
1 Hotel Tokyo Now Accepting Reservations for Landmark Asia Debut
TOKYO—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that 1 Hotel Tokyo is now accepting reservations. Set to...
Wellness Retreat Market to Reach $363.9 Billion, Globally, by 2032
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...
Banyan Group Marks Global 100th Milestone with Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort
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...
Booking.com Top Trends Defining Travel in 2026
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...
WITT Launches New Global Accreditation for Wellness Hospitality Professionals
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...
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality Monitoring in Hospitality
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...
Soul Community Planet Launches Wild Wellness, a Nature-Driven Collection of Immersive Experiences
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...
