Physical Activity market to reach over a Trillion dollars, Shangri-La Group launches brewery, hydromassage in today’s 'no touch' normal and Instagram engagement rates decline.

Physical Activity market to reach over a Trillion dollars
Thursday, 1st October 2020

In 2018, the GWI found that the fitness/mind-body market was worth $595 billion, and this new research broadens the scope of that segment to the 'physical activity economy,' which is now valued at $828.2 billion globally, and includes the sports and active recreation, fitness, and mindful movement core segments—along with the supporting markets of equipment and supplies, apparel and footwear, and technology. With this new data, wellness jumps to a $4.5 trillion global market >>

Shangri-La Group launches new standalone brewery
1 Oct 2020 : Located at the new Beijing landmark - Shougang Park, Shang Brew is Shangri-La’s first standalone food and beverage establishment in Mainland China >>

Jet Linx launches a lifestyle preferred hotel program
1 Oct 2020 : The first-of-its-kind for the private aviation industry, the new Program provides Jet Linx Jet Card members and aircraft owners with unparalleled access to the world’s finest hotels to create a truly plane-to-pillow travel experience >>

Mandarin Oriental and Oberoi form a strategic alliance
1 Oct 2020 : This unique partnership creates a platform for the two organisations to work more closely together while retaining each brand’s unique heritage and identity >>

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Hydromassage in Today’s 'No Touch' Normal
Thursday, 1st October 2020

Prior to the pandemic, spa operators around the globe were already finding it difficult to recruit and retain qualified staff, and, now, when spas are allowed to reopen, pressing issues will center around ensuring good hygiene and social distancing.

There’s no doubt that the work environment for massage therapists and estheticians will change dramatically – and their time will also be consumed with new disinfection procedures before and after treatments >>

Instagram Engagement Rates Decline
In the travel and hospitality sphere, perhaps more than in any other vertical, Instagram plays a pivotal role as key social media >>

Landlords Race to Improve Air Quality in Buildings
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, reviews on the job site Glassdoor have increasingly focused on the health and safety of workplaces — in addition to the usual discussion about corporate culture, COVID-19 has increased interest in air quality testing >>

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