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: 
WITT & Wellness Tourism Association Announce Core Wellness Standards for Hotels
TAMPA, FLA.—WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) have partnered to launch the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, a first-of-its-kind global initiative designed...
Busy Trade Show/Conference Season Kicks Off with The Clean Show
With summer nearly behind us—my son has already been in school a week—it’s time to preview the next few months of the busy trade...
How Sustainable Are Wellness Resorts?
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The hospitality industry contributes to 3 percent of global carbon emissions, with hotel operations responsible for 1 percent and construction of new hotels...
The Purpose-Driven Traveler: New Report Reveals Shift in Asia Pacific Luxury Travel Trends
SINGAPORE—A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalization, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study...
Six Senses Signs Landmark Hotel in Bangkok’s Historic Silom District
BANGKOK—Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Narai Hospitality Group to introduce Six Senses Bangkok as part of Hatai, a visionary mixed-use development on...
Global Momentum Surges for LEED + WELL Certification Process
TOKYO, JAPAN—The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, announced rapid uptake of the streamlined pathway...
Hilton Anatole Welcomes Josh Franklin as Director of Wellness and Recreation
DALLAS—The Hilton Anatole recently announced the appointment of Josh Franklin as Director of Wellness and Recreation. A seasoned leader in luxury hospitality, Franklin’s background...
How Food Well-Being Is Changing Hospitality: Six Key Trends Explained
NATIONAL REPORT—“A healthy mind in a healthy body”, “food as medicine”, “you are what you eat”—these insights into food and well-being have been around...
1 Hotel Melbourne is Now Open
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. This nature-inspired property...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria Collaborates with Pure Wellness
DALLAS—Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria, a premier hotel located near the Galleria in Dallas, is excited to announce the expansion of its wellness...
Reservations Now Being Accepted for Starwood Hotels’ 1 Hotel Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Copenhagen,...
Revolutionizing Wellness in Hospitality: Scaling Well-Being Across Brands
NATIONAL REPORT—Wellness is no longer just a trend—it’s a movement reshaping industries and the hospitality sector is no exception. In an era where sustainable...
Knauf North America Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced that Knauf Insulation, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of products that have earned the Asthma &...
Emotional Labor in Hotels: A Hidden Threat to Employee Mental Health
NATIONAL REPORT—Hospitality employees, particularly those in luxury hotels and spas, have always been expected to deliver excellent, personalized, and remarkable service to guests. This...
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol Opens Flagship Property in Spain
COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN—Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol has opened its doors, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Andalusia. This highly anticipated,...
Excel Hand Dryer & Reducing the Environmental Impact of Hand Drying
Since I first entered the lodging industry in 1989, I have come across thousands of new products and technologies.
It must have been around 2002...
Global Wellness Summit Set for November 18 to 21 in Abu Dhabi
MIAMI—The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $6.3 trillion global wellness economy, announced that its 19th annual conference will take...
Toxic Takeout? Your Foam Food Containers Could Be Putting Your Health at Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oceana released a new report, “Plastic Foam Needs ‘To Go,’” revealing the dangers behind single-use plastic foam products like clamshell takeout food containers, cups,...
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado Ushers in a New Era of Wellness with Major Expansion
PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLO.—The Springs Resort, a renowned wellness destination in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is undergoing a transformative expansion. The expansion includes 78 new guestrooms,...
JLL Recognized as Leader in Advancing Health & Well-being
CHICAGO—JLL has been honored by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, with three prestigious...
