In the Year of Wellness Here’s an Example of Real Wellness
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | March 15, 2023
Sensei Porcupine Creek Opens in Rancho Mirage, California
Sensei | November 4, 2022
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In the Year of Wellness Here’s an Example of Real Wellness
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | March 15, 2023
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky Wellness is rightfully being lauded by major hotel brands, both from the employee wellness side as well as a means for significantly boosting ancillary spend. Needless to say, there are a lot of macro forces converging to sharply increase the demand for wellness travel products, but for the skeptics out there, we apply the adage: if you don’t have your health then nothing else matters. Alongside expanding awareness, this alone means that people are more inclined to stay healthy at their chosen hotels. Rather than drone on in abstract about what properties can do in the domains of nutritional pro...
Drink Trends in 2023: 8 Beverages You’ve Got to Try This Year
EHL Insights | February 21, 2023
So how, and with what, will we quench our thirst? Here is EHL's selection of the top drink trends in 2023. In this post pandemic-era, there is no doubt that the megatrends for the new year will center around healthier and ‘cleaner’, more sustainable, premium and socially responsible products in line with the mantras – good for me, good for the planet – and quality over quantity. With movements like mindful drinking and “sober curious” gaining popularity, research indicates that alcohol consumption has declined with younger generations drinking less as they show greater interest in holistic wellness and health....
Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa Appoints Roxanne Khairzada as Spa Director at Well & Being Spa
The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa | February 14, 2023
FRISCO, Texas [Feb. 14, 2023] - The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Gold Resort & Spa announces Roxanne Khairzada as the new Spa Director for the resort’s on-site Well & Being Spa. In the position, Khairzada oversees performance of spa personnel, ensures the spa’s goals are met, maintains financial records, and aims to adhere to regulations regarding spa cleanliness, accessibility and safety. “I am very excited to join Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa as the new Spa Director for Well & Being Spa,” Khairzada said. “I am eager to provide my own expertise to this new role to ensure guests enjoy the luxurious ...
Grand Hyatt Vail Appoints Miki Hirakawa as Spa Director
Grand Hyatt Vail | December 14, 2022
Vail, CO. (December 14, 2022) – Grand Hyatt Vail, Vail’s premier ski-in/ski-out resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Miki Hirakawa as spa director. A seasoned spa executive, Hirakawa brings proven expertise, caring leadership and enthusiasm to Grand Hyatt Vail. Joining Grand Hyatt Vail with over 18 years of spa experience within the global Hyatt Hotels team, Hirakawa is no stranger to the hospitality industry. Hirakawa started her Hyatt career at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki as a licensed aesthetician and later moved to the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa for corporate management training. In 2013, Hirakawa tran...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Blake Feeney as Vice President of Development, Spa
Arch Amenities Group | December 13, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 13, 2022 -- Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a luxury spa industry veteran, as vice president of development, spa. Feeney comes to Arch with more than 20 years of experience in spa operations and business development. He will be responsible for developing industry relationships to expand Arch's existing portfolio of 200-plus client partners in wellness, recreation and amenities. In addition to generating new business, he will oversee s...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Hutchinson Consulting, Expanding Its Staffing and Wellness Capabilities
Arch Amenities Group | December 6, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Dec. 6, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the acquisition of Hutchinson Consulting, a firm that provides management-level recruiting services to the hospitality, wellness and estate management industries and is nationally known for award-winning spa and wellness center design and development. Barry Goldstein, Arch Amenities Group chief executive officer, called Hutchinson “one of the most notable brands in the wellness space” and said the acquisition “is a hug...
The Need for Nature in Hotels to Ramp Up Wellness
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | November 30, 2022
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky Longevity hit the mainstream earlier this month when National Geographic (available on Disney+) launched its six-part miniseries, “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” touching on life-extension techniques like stress management, intermittent fasting and extreme temperature exposure amongst others. Most notable perhaps was the episode where the actor had his genome sequenced to reveal that he is a dual carrier of the APOE4 mutation that puts him at elevated risk for Alzheimer’s, with a cellphone-less trek through nature proscribed as a preventative activity. The thought here is that the sights, sounds, smel...
Lifespan Extension Equals Loyalty Escape Velocity
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | November 16, 2022
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky If you’ve spoken to either of us in the past couple years, you know that we’re very bullish on the growth of wellness for hotels. Still in its nascent years is a growing body of scientific research to support the notion of uber-wellness in the form of lifespan extension. And this can have profound implications for hotels in terms of ‘customer lifetime value’ (CLV). First, how we derived the term in the title: Escape velocity is used to describe the speed at which a rocket ship must attain in order to break through the pull of the Earth’s gravity to achieve orbit Renowned futurist Ray Kurzwe...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Susan Grey as Senior Vice President of Spa
Arch Amenities Group | November 10, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Nov. 10, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of amenity management and consulting services for commercial and residential properties, including spas, fitness centers, meetings and events spaces, pools and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Susan Grey as senior vice president of spa. Grey, a global operations leader with more than 20 years of experience in the health, beauty and wellness industry, will be responsible for leading the creation of wellness programs within Arch’s Spa Division and across the organization. She also will collaborate with the senior leadership team on...
Mii amo Unveils Details of $40 Million Expansion, Announces February 2023 Reopening
Mii amo | November 7, 2022
SEDONA, Ariz. (Nov. 7, 2022) -- Today, Mii amo, a destination spa in Sedona, Arizona, announced its plans to reopen on February 2, 2023 and revealed details of its $40 million renovation and expansion. The expansion includes a new light-filled movement and fitness wing, a signature restaurant, dedicated consultation wing with a spectacular view of Boynton Canyon, and a private suite of spaces exclusively for Journey guests, in addition to new treatment rooms, guest rooms and suites. Mii amo’s original architect, Gluckman Tang, was engaged to expand and enhance their original design. In the 22 years since its original opening, Mii amo has ...
Sensei Porcupine Creek Opens in Rancho Mirage, California
Sensei | November 4, 2022
LOS ANGELES - Nov. 4, 2022 - Today, the highly-anticipated Sensei Porcupine Creek opened its doors, welcoming guests to the luxurious wellness retreat in Rancho Mirage, CA. As the first standalone retreat under the Sensei brand, the property boasts a boutique experience with 22 luxurious accommodations; evidence-based wellness programming designed to give guests the tools they need to live a longer, healthier lifestyle; a private Sensei by Nobu restaurant; and premier spa, fitness, golf and tennis facilities. “The launch of Sensei Porcupine Creek is a thrilling next step for the growth of our brand,” said Alexandra Walterspiel, COO of Se...
Woodside Hotel Group Appoints Qadiri Zebrowski as Director of Wellness for Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa | October 3, 2022
MONTEREY, CALIF. (October 2022) – Woodside Hotel Group today announces the appointment of Qadiri Zebrowski as the director of wellness at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, a luxury oceanfront hotel perched directly above the waves of Monterey Bay. In this role, Zebrowski oversees the hotel’s award-winning Vista Blue Spa, managing wellness initiatives and programming for guests. “We are honored to welcome Qadiri to Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, as wellness plays a pivotal role in the success of our hotel and our daily lives, as seen over the past few years,” commented Chris Sommers, managing director. “Qadiri is a team-focu...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space
Arch Amenities Group | September 12, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Sept. 12, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space, the latter of which it gained a majority stake. Barry Goldstein, Arch Amenities Group chief executive officer, said the acquisition “immediately expands Arch’s network of spa clients to over 70 while providing a dynamic technology platform to manage and further enhance those facilities as well as Arch’s 260 other wellness, recreation and amenities sp...
Hotels, Lean In: Sustainability and Wellness Are Leading the Next Generation of Meetings & Events
Amadeus | August 10, 2022
In contemplating the next generation of meetings and events, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: hotels must lean into some of the macro trends shaping our global society, particularly wellness and sustainability. The new world we find ourselves in has propelled us to become more conscious in our daily lives and in the way we work, connect, and travel. The ability to make the future different (and better) than the past, however, requires reflection and innovation. As part of a “New Golden Rules of Meetings & Events” series, we’ve combined insights from global hospitality experts, Amadeus business intelligence data, and k...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Pool Management and Construction Company
Arch Amenities Group | August 1, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Aug. 1, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced it acquired NYS Pool Management, a leader in pool construction and management in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Florida. NYS Pool Management also operates as United Pool Services. Based in Mahwah, New Jersey, and North Fort Myers, Florida, the companies specialize in day-to-day operations, pool construction and repairs, maintenance, risk management, pool-related special events and staffing, among other s...
Dorchester Collection Appoints Teresa O’Farrell as Global Head of Wellness & Spa
Dorchester Collection | July 19, 2022
London, July 19, 2022 - Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Teresa O’Farrell as global head of wellness & spa, effective immediately. A new leadership position within the company, Teresa will report to Eugenio Pirri, Dorchester Collection’s chief culture and operations executive. She will oversee the spa and wellness offering in current and future hotels and be responsible for developing fully integrated global wellness initiatives aligned with each of the brand’s legendary hotels. Teresa joined Dorchester Collection as spa director at Coworth Park in Ascot in 2018 and during her time, she has successfully ...
Why Hotels Must Pay Attention to the Longevity Revolution
Larry and Adam Mogelonsky | June 8, 2022
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky Behind stagflation, crypto collapses and Ukraine, this news story may not have reached your ears, but it represents one of the most lucrative opportunities to expand your business. Without getting into the science of it, let’s just say that there is a multitude of humble and supremely intelligent doctors around the globe who are working on various life-extension procedures, many of which can find a suitable place in your hotel to offer guests a profound reason to visit as well as a veritable profit center. This has already started with the traditional spa evolving into a wellness center. As these advanced ...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Synergy Fitness Group With 26 Managed Sites
Arch Amenities Group | May 2, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (May 2, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced it acquired Synergy Fitness Group, a premier fitness management company with 26 facilities in the mid-Atlantic region. Specializing in wellness and fitness programming, Synergy offers its corporate clients a range of services, including fitness center design, management and equipment maintenance. Barry Goldstein, Arch chief executive officer, said the acquisition would strengthen the company’s leadership position in corp...
Innovative Hospitality and Lodging Medi Spa Solutions During COVID and Beyond
Fred DeMicco | April 26, 2022
By Fred DeMicco and Adel Eldin Background The ongoing COVID Pandemic has brought challenges and opportunities to the travel and hospitality industries. There is an increased need for providing wellness services along with testing, provide safe quarantine, and starting treatment for low- and medium-risk individuals who will otherwise unnecessarily be directed to the already overwhelmed hospital system with added risk of picking up infections. Many Hotels, Resorts, and Spas have focused their marketing efforts on senior clients. They form a large portion of the hotel business. Thus, to further cater to this group of clients, Hotel ...
Plant-Based Is Here to Stay
Larry and Adam Mogelonsky | March 16, 2022
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky Climate change is something opaque and far-off. In our minds, thinking only about the environmental impact of eating meat is not what’s causing people to slowly shift to more plant-based diets or the most apt term of ‘flexitarians’ where people gradually shift to roughly an 80/20 split between plants and animal products respectively. Rather, people are shifting because the overwhelming scientific research is showing that it’s healthier to eat more unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Yes, in the near term we see headlines that say that Beyond Meat or other equivalents have flat quarter-over-quarter sal...
Top 10 Global Spa Trends for 2022 Designed to Heal Mind, Body & Soul
Louis de Vilmorin | February 7, 2022
By Louis de Vilmorin The wellness industry is transforming into a booming trillion dollar market with plenty of potential for new entrants in the sector, be it new products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top 10 global spa trends for 2022. The spa experience is no longer simply about pampering; spas are now required to offer an extensive menu of healing therapies for the mind, body and soul. The COVID impact on the Wellness Industry and Spa Trends Today, spas may answer most of the desires of an older generation expecting to be offered additional pampering services or a health & wellbeing destination from th...
Six Crazy Wellness Ideas for the Decade Ahead
Larry and Adam Mogelonsky | October 20, 2021
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky While everyone is still looking to mitigate the ongoing staffing shortages, it’s also important to ponder what’s possible in the years (or decades) to come and to ask the question, “What if?” After all, if you don’t think about what the future can hold for your hotel, then the market will choose for you, and the result may not be in the favor. As the ‘wellness’ industry recovers from the pandemic, it’s simultaneously branching out into new niches by incorporating new trends or technologies to maintain branding moats and offer more lucrative services. The world is only going to get crazier, so...
Terranea Resort Shares Leisure and Group Luxury Travel and Event Insights
Terranea Resort | August 31, 2021
Southern California’s Premier Oceanfront Resort Redefines Connectivity, Wellness, and Unparalleled Experiences Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Terranea Resort continues to evolve and redefine its leisure, group, and wedding offerings within the luxury segment to satisfy and exceed guest expectations. As Southern California’s hidden gem on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the destination resort has invested in the evolution of its enhanced standards of safety and well-being, advancements in technology, reimagined indoor and outdoor spaces, and experiences to promote integrated wellness, reconnection, and rediscovery. “Our industry is resili...
The Emerging Market for Health and Wellness Tourism – Part II
Gregg Rockett | May 27, 2021
Part II: Focus on Africa and the Latin America and Caribbean region Gregg Rockett, Lecturer in Management and Tourism Studies, The George Washington University - School of Business. David Nitkiewicz, Graduate Student, The George Washington University – School of Business, Masters in Tourism Administration Program. Melina Economos, Graduate Student, The George Washington University – School of Business, Masters in Tourism Administration Program. Contributing to the research were students of The George Washington University – School of Business: Manahil Alkhatrawi, Emily Baxter, Hiroshi Kandori, Aswathi Krishnan and Yusuke Tsu...
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