Articles tagged “wellness”

It used to be food that created the buzz that lured travelers to all sorts of destinations. Now, wellness is taking over as travelers seek out healthier, more active vacations. Food is still a draw, of course, but it better satisfy a wellness craving.

It makes sense that entrepreneurs who have become household names would want to be associated with wellness. It could help them stay relevant and get in on a growing movement.

Arguably, no one else in the hospitality industry has made wellness as much of a priority and focus as Hyatt has. Our latest research suggests there's a lot of opportunity for the company to tap into this quickly growing segment to drive increased customer loyalty.

It may seem like there’s trouble ahead for CBD based on recent speed bumps, but new players entering the category only see opportunity.

As earnings season for 2018 results for the hotel companies begins, Skift Research is out with a deep dive report on Hyatt assessing some of the company's key developments. With the company's recent acquisitions in the management space, dispositions of owned real estate, and increased focus on wellness offerings, we think Hyatt is smartly positioning itself for an uncertain future.

Much of the wellness movement centers around prevention, or staying active and treating your body in a way that can help keep health problems at bay. Smart startups –– and even large corporate brands –– are finding ways to take advantage of this shift in how we think about health.

Direct-to-consumer wellness startups with a health bent are seeing big investments and growth. The momentum will likely continue in the year ahead.

Keeping up with the demand for wellness isn’t just a good idea — it’s essential for companies that want to continue to lead their respective categories.

From health biohacking and on-demand fitness, to innovative wearable tech and more, it’s safe to say wellness isn’t just having a moment –– it’s a full-on movement that will only continue to gain momentum in 2019.

Find out what’s on the rise and worth tracking in the wellness industry this year with these Megatrends, from mind- and body-focused co-working spaces to health biohacking to the continued buzz around CBD.