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: 
Hyatt Announces Plans for First Alila Branded Resort in Latin America & the Caribbean
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corp. and RLH Properties announced the planned transformation and rebranding of Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya to Alila Mayakoba, which will mark...
TravelBoom Report Takes Look at Evolving Leisure Travel Landscape
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—TravelBoom Hotel Marketing, a leading provider of innovative digital solutions for the hospitality industry, recently released new research to provide companies in...
Accor’s Latest White Paper Reveals New Era of Wellness Design in Hospitality
PARIS—Accor announced the release of a new white paper. Making Waves: Rethinking Spa and Wellness Design for a Modern Era shares the priorities for well-being that...
Hilton & Mental Health Company Calm Collaborate to Enhance Guest Wellness Experience
MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton and mental health company Calm have announced a new partnership to meet consumers’ rising demand for wellness offerings. Starting in March 2025,...
Reservations Now Open for 1 Hotel Seattle: A Sustainable Sanctuary
SEATTLE—1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Seattle,...
Six Senses 2025 Wellness Forecast
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—Wellness tourism is diversifying dramatically as today’s cross-generational tribe of enlightenment seekers strive for mental, spiritual and physical well-being. For almost...
Shifting Priorities, Passion-Driven Living, & Wellness & Sustainability are Focus of New Design Research
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2025 Trends Outlook report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving forces shaping...
The Retreat Costa Rica Unveils $3 Million Expansion Plans
COSTA RICA—With the demand for wellness tourism accelerating, The Retreat Costa Rica, an acclaimed luxury wellness boutique resort and spa, has embarked on an ambitious...
Wellness Tourism Travel Trends in 2025 & Beyond
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Wellness tourism is a dynamic and rapidly expanding segment of the global travel industry, reshaping how individuals approach travel by prioritizing self-care, personal...
Jamaica Sets Sights on Becoming Global Health & Wellness Tourism Leader
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA—Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is positioning itself as a global leader in health and wellness tourism, combining its rich...
Nature-Based Travel Retreats: The New Face of Mental Health Support
With mental health disorders expected to affect half of the world’s population in their lifetime, the need for innovative and accessible solutions is pressing....
World of Hyatt and Headspace Launch New Series to Help Travelers Find a Good Night’s Sleep
CHICAGO—Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, World of Hyatt, in collaboration with Headspace, the world’s most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform, debuts a new exclusive video...
Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels Sets New Standard in Holistic Hospitality
GLENEDEN BEACH, ORE.—Salishan Coastal Lodge, a member of the Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels collection, is setting new benchmarks in Epic Experiences and Holistic Hospitality through its...
Hyatt to Add Hotel La Compañía del Valle, an Art and Wellness House, in Panama
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Shebandowan Holdings, S.A. announced plans for Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Valle de Anton, Panamá, slated to open in early...
Travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America Prioritize Wellbeing & Seek Authentic Experiences, New Marriott International Survey Reveals
PLANTATION, FLA.—A survey of travelers in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) reveals insightful data about travel aspirations, priorities, and emerging trends for 2025....
Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Introduces Innovative Sleep Enhancing Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., a leading sleep expert, to launch a new sleep enhancing...
What Wellness Features Provide the Best Returns?
Wellness features have undoubtedly become a key differentiator in the hospitality industry in all markets for attracting guests and driving revenue. But some features...
The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025 Report Reveals How Wellness Is Shaping Travel Around the World
The golden age of wellness tourism has arrived, and FINN Partners is assessing the gleam on the epoch with The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025,...
Excel Dryer Launches Innovative Continuing Education Program
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Having redefined workplace health and wellness with its recent human-centric office renovation, Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR Hand Dryer, is raising the...
Hyatt Strengthens Holistic Wellbeing Commitment for Colleagues, Guests and Members
CHICAGO—Wellbeing is at the core of Hyatt’s purpose, and to further extend care to colleagues, Hyatt has announced a new collaboration with Mind Share Partners,...
