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 Wellness, Lifestyle & Travel Library  (Click title to read article)

Views on lifestyle, wellness and travel by our travel writers whom travel frequently throughout the world on assignments for the major travel magazines. In combination with health & spas at hotels and resort which have become an important feature for a growing number of today's travellers.

Is Fitness Now A Primary Booking Driver
Wellness has long been a foremost reason why many guests select a hotel and traditionally, this class of stay occasion was synonymous with spa or choosing a resort with excellent activities that fall within the omniscient umbrella of wellne...
Charting the Course for Hong Kong’s Yacht Economy
Hong Kong’s Yachting Economy needs holistic, dedicated leadership and proper segmentation of projects to deliver both financial and public benefits
Empowering Indigenous Communities through Tourism
Indigenous tourism may offer local communities a way to preserve and protect their cultural identity while achieving greater economic resilience
The Myths and Truths About The Indian Traveller
India is often described as a rising travel powerhouse, but the real truth is more textured
Why Did Airlines Stop Building Hotels?
Airlines design the journey down to the teaspoon, but why do they give up the customer at baggage claim?
How Asia Pacific is Defining the Future of Luxury Outdoor Lodging
For a long time, luxury was about having more – more layers in the plush bed, more entertainment in the itinerary, more Michelin-starred dinners, more dedicated attention
Marriott’s Lefay Acquisition Signals a Future of Wellness Cobranding
A big news item from late March that got wellness nerds like us excited was Marriott’s acquisition of the Lefay Resorts & Residences brand, this is a luxury wellness resort company with two brain-meltingly gorgeous resorts in Nort...
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Modern Hotel Wellness Program Design
Did you know that Abraham Maslow never came up with the hierarchy of needs pyramid named after him?
When Second Is Best: How ASEAN Is Tackling Overtourism
Developing secondary destinations provides a way to spread the benefits of tourism while easing pressure on primary attractions
The Reef Behind the Resort
Exclusive Feature: Why marine and underwater excursions are the most mismanaged ancillary category in coastal hospitality
12 Things to Know: Tourism and Travel in Southeast Asia
The ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 is anchored on five focus areas: resilient tourism, empowered tourism workforce, accessible and seamless travel, digital transformation, and sustainable tourism
Decoding the 'Africa Entry Genome': Why the Penguin is Mightier than the Lion
Africa is seen as the 'last frontier' for the APAC traveller
What Will Be Commonly Understood As Unhealthy In 2035
As we look ahead to the latter half of the 2020s, it’s time to reflect and ask what’s next
Ten Big Longevity Trends and Their Hotel Applications for 2026
Everyone is looking to starting fresh in 2026 and for the hotel world, the appropriate adage is: 'As one does at home, one will soon from their chosen travel accommodations
Beginning of a New Era for Europe’s Spas
In 1995, the European Spas Association was founded in Brussels – a milestone that fundamentally changed what European spa and health resorts stand for
Tokyo’s Luxury Paradox: Why the World’s Most Expensive Hotel City Has So Few Luxury Hotels
Tokyo now holds an unexpected title: It has become the world's most expensive luxury hotel market, a position once held by New York or London
Travel Trends Report Reveals Optimism and Travellers’ Search for Connection in 2026
Travellers are rethinking how they move through the world, seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally, relationally and spiritually, finds a new report published by global hospitality leader Minor Hotels
Trend: The Middle East’s Wellness Ambitions
From desert retreats to high-tech wellness, the region embraces holistic wellbeing
Cash is Dead and Nobody Told Me: Vietnam's Digital Economy Revolution
Last week, I tried to pay for street coffee with cash, the vendor, a woman who's been selling cà phê sữa đá from a cart for 20 years, looked at my 200,000 VND note like I'd just handed her a dinosaur bone
What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Companies invest millions in their visual identity programmes and hire consultants to get full control of how their brands are communicated to their customers, motivated to build the right brand image and gain competitive advantages
Four Seasons is Becoming the New Ritz-Carlton.
And in case you forgot, Ritz-Carlton is just Marriott with lipstick; Every luxury brand follows the same cycle
The Rise of the Lifestyle Hotel
A recent trip to Singapore put into stark contrast the differences between Singapore and Japan, in terms of the development of the lifestyle hotel segment
The Future of Hospitality: Embracing Digital Art for an Enhanced Guest Experience
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of hospitality, staying ahead of the curve is crucial, hence hotels, resorts, and luxury retreats continually seek innovative ways to enhance guest experiences
The Restless Traveller
In today’s overstimulated, always-on world, we’re not just busy - we’re exhausted: Physically - Mentally - Emotionally, how travel can support mind, body & spirit
Peak Experiences at Hotels Mean Peak Wellness
A question that guides our approach when the two of us are working with hotel owners and executives to achieve their financial goals is: What’s your property’s reason to visit?
Making Waves : Rethinking Spa and Wellness Design for a Modern Era
As hoteliers, we understand the impact of creating extraordinary spaces that uplift the soul and nourish the senses, setting the tone for experiences that leave our guests feeling better for having stayed and spent time with us
Sip, Savor, Explore: The Allure of Wine Tourism
Experience tourism has shifted from being solely about leisure to becoming a deeper, more purposeful journey
Summer Travel Trends to Know for 2025
From dude ranches and beach escapes to active adventures, summer travel interests span a diverse range of trends this year
China’s Wellness Renaissance: Health Becomes the New Luxury
In stark contrast to the challenges facing the luxury goods market, China’s health and wellness sectors are flourishing
Outdoor Hospitality in Europe: The Rise of the Horizontal Hotel
Outdoor hospitality in Europe – once seen as rustic or seasonal – is experiencing a major transformation
South Korea: The Next Luxury Frontier
So many places are overcrowded: Venice, Barcelona, and we must now add Kyoto to that list, as my own recent visit confirmed, but one destination remains truly undiscovered by most American and European luxury travelers — despite its g...
Halal Travel Trends 2025
The Halal Travel Trends 2025 report was officially launched at the PATA Annual Summit 2025 (PAS 2025) during a featured session titled 'Halal Travel Frontier 2025: What Destinations Need to Know Now'
The Luxury Travel Report
This insightful study, developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, identifies and spotlights the current climate of luxury travel as well as five key trends that are transforming the industry and shaping its future
In-Room Herbal Tea Is the Most Effective Cost-Per-Unit Wellness Amenity
Coffee and tea service, specifically herbal tea, as an in-room wellness amenity represents an area where there’s a strong opportunity for hotels to improve their presentation
Trend: Teen Wellness  
Teens are suffering, and the wellness world is just starting to create more solutions for their emotional and social health, but critics fear the industry may just be exploiting a new, young, wellness-obsessed consumer
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