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Kerzner to Debut Fitness Lifestyle Hotel Brand Siro, Starting in Dubai

Kerzner International has unveiled its new brand Siro, a set of fitness-themed lifestyle hotels. The developer said on Wednesday that it has slated to open its first property in a tower in One Za’abeel, a luxury community in Dubai, U.A.E., in the last months of 2023. Kerzner, a developer and operator of hotels, casinos, and…

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

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Exploring Hospitality’s New Wellness Frontier With Accor

Hotel and resort guests don’t just want to be pampered. They want to recharge and get inspired to improve their overall health and well-being. Hospitality brands can drive demand if they take this to heart and integrate wellness offerings in meaningful ways throughout the customer journey.

Accor Group + Skift | 9 months ago

Exploring Hospitality’s New Wellness Frontier With Accor

Luxury

Which Brand Will Win the Holiday Wearable Battle?

After Peloton’s advertising fiasco, other fitness technology brands will likely step it up this season and market themselves as the “It” holiday gift. And because wearables cost so much less than a Peloton bike — even for the top-of-the-line Apple Watch — chances are they’ll see a surge in seasonal sales.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago

Luxury

Retail Giants Test Direct-to-Consumer Wellness Brands

It’s low-risk for big brands like Gap and Express to launch digital-native wellness brands considering the unfit state of brick-and-mortar sales. If these companies find success, other retailers may follow suit.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago

Retail Giants Test Direct-to-Consumer Wellness Brands

Luxury

Meditation Apps Battle for Airline Partners

If you think about it, airlines and meditation apps make a perfect pairing. Headspace currently has a stronghold when it comes to in-flight meditation, but the new Inscape and JetBlue partnership could chip away at its dominance.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago

Meditation Apps Battle for Airline Partners

Luxury

SoulCycle Launches Wellness Retreats to Keep Pace With a Shifting Market

SoulCycle is smart to try and cash in on the wellness retreat trend — and look for other ways to make money so it can keep up with Peloton. For that to happen, though, it’s going to need to garner a lot of interest.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago

SoulCycle Launches Wellness Retreats to Keep Pace With a Shifting Market

Luxury

Can Fitbit Backed by Google’s Parent Take On Apple Watch?

If Alphabet does indeed buy Fitbit, it'll be great news for the tracking brand. To keep in step with Apple Watch, though, Fitbit will have to ramp up its innovation. Needless to say, Alphabet has its work cut out for it.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago

Can Fitbit Backed by Google’s Parent Take On Apple Watch?

Luxury

Peloton’s IPO Shows There May Be Trouble Ahead

Peloton had been sitting on quite a pedestal of late — with its loyal fan base willing to pay a premium price for its bikes and streaming service. But after the less-than-stellar IPO performance and a recent lawsuit, cracks at the company may be starting to appear.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago

Peloton’s IPO Shows There May Be Trouble Ahead

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A New Wellness Hotel Gambles on Las Vegas

It’s difficult to say whether a wellness-themed hotel in Las Vegas can really take off. If the current state of the wellness industry is any indicator, the odds are (sort of) good.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 4 years ago

A New Wellness Hotel Gambles on Las Vegas

Luxury

New Ways Hotels Are Cashing In on the Sleep Economy

Travelers are thinking more about their sleep habits than ever before. The hospitality industry has taken note and is now trying to find more innovative ways to help guests snooze. But will this push really help drive bookings?

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 4 years ago

New Ways Hotels Are Cashing In on the Sleep Economy