Articles tagged “wellness”

India's ancient wellness remedies have evolved from being traditions to becoming major revenue generators, and hotel chains are leaning into this demand.

Luxury innovators Neil Jacobs (the former Six Senses CEO) and Alexandra Walterspiel (CEO of Sensei) slammed cookie-cutter hotels and resorts. They championed instead one-to-one service that reflects traveler values over egos.

Industry veterans Neil Jacobs and Alexandra Walterspiel say the sector's next winners will emphasize purpose over popularity. The winners will have brand clarity, intuitive service, and contemporary wellness.

Neil Jacobs stepped away from operations but not from hospitality. With Wild Origins, he’s helping brands scale with purpose and avoid the pitfalls he’s seen before.

Despite commanding premium rates, hotels with spas often struggle with labor costs and other fixed expenses, according to an analysis of 11,000 hotels worldwide.

Affluent travelers of Asia Pacific are no longer chasing more. They’re chasing better. They’re prioritizing experiences that feel personal, immersive, and emotionally rewarding, not necessarily the ones that scream luxury at first glance.

Neil Jacobs fundamentally redefined ultra-luxury resorts by positioning Six Senses with themes of wellness and environmental stewardship. This created a new market category that many rival brands have been emulating.

Event professionals are moving beyond traditional scheduling and focusing on energy management to design experiences that support how people process and retain information.

As wellness tourism grows, India has the opportunity to lead by offering rejuvenating journeys rooted in heritage, authenticity, and holistic health.

The focus at meetings today is no longer about making the case to include wellness but on finding new and creative ways to do so.