Articles tagged “wellness”

Tech companies aren't the only ones that now offer employee wellness perks. More traditional industries are now getting in on the trend and are finding value in appealing to millennials' desire for work flexibility.

Women tend to be the primary demographic in the well-being space, but companies see growth potential in the men’s market, too.

The dramatic uptick in companies that want a space at South by Southwest’s Wellness Expo reflects the rise of the industry and shows how brands are increasingly trying to reach this wellness-minded audience.

The cacay nut is a perfect example of how tourists can directly benefit entire countries simply by buying products for their own wellness in cities like Bogotá that help support poorer regions throughout Colombia. Maybe someday being a tourist will become less about being a foreigner and more about being a better global citizen.

With their extensive global contacts, luxury tour operators have an advantage over newer wellness upstarts. They've just got to make sure they are putting on the kind of vacations travelers want.

Luxury tour operators have incredible advantages over wellness industry competitors in crafting dynamic, immersive wellness-first travel experiences. However, they must adapt to this new market quickly to avoid stagnation in crafting luxury that is better-suited to past generations.

Even though wellness is a growing sector, it probably isn’t wise for legacy companies to make abrupt shifts to enter the category, which can confuse and abandon key customers –– especially when big sales are at stake.

Tech is weaving its way into workplace wellness programs, offering big perks to employers and employees. But some wonder whether the data workers share through these trackers could come back to bite them later on.

It makes sense for Hilton to fix its marquee brand by appealing to event planners with upscale lodging and interesting spaces. It will take some time to see how its commitment to pleasing planners really goes.

Reading between the lines, it seems many events are making modest tweaks to ensure attendees aren't sitting in their chairs feeling miserable all day. You don't need yoga and hikes to make an event slightly healthier.