Furthermore, medical tourism has a projected growth rate of up to 25% year-over-year for the next 10 years as an estimated three to four percent of the world’s population will travel internationally for health-related treatments.
Cornell study outlines improved hotel sustainability benchmarks
The results are presented in the CHSB2016 Index report, where users can obtain the range of benchmarks for energy consumption, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions for hotels within specific segments and geographic locations.
Study reveals the pros and woes of small business travel
For small business travelers, affordability is key, and most feel that when compared to larger companies, they pay more for travel and that it is more difficult and time-consuming to book affordable business travel.
UK hotel offers ‘Cancer Touch Therapy’ treatments
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has announced that it is one of the first UK hotels to be trained and accredited in Cancer Touch Therapy, providing specialist spa treatments for cancer patients at the hotel’s The Spa & Bath House.
Chicago’s dana hotel and spa launches “i am ‘woof’” program
The Chicago hotel and spa has gone to the dogs with its new top-dog treatment.
Brazil Hotel Industry: Key insights
The Snapshot highlights that nearly half-million foreign tourists are expected to visit Brazil during Rio 2016 Olympics.
Marriott and the NBA extend partnership
Marriott to become an official partner of USA Basketball, NBA House Rio, and NBA All-Star and continue as a partner of NBA Global Games.
Ritz-Carlton, Dallas launches new “Suite Sleep” initiative
Suite Sleep guests will receive luxury accommodations, an array of dream-inducing in-suite amenities, and on-request personalized assistance from the hotel’s Sleep Therapist.
Mandarin Oriental launches global digital detox initiative
Mandarin Oriental has worked with the renowned Mayo Clinic on the creation of a range of tips and guidelines that can help establish personal boundaries on the use of technology, clear mental chatter and establish a healthy, digitally balanced lifestyle.
All Meliá hotels in Italy use 100% renewable energy
This new milestone is part of the Meliá Hotels International strategy to move towards more responsible resources management and the integration of sustainability criteria as a basic foundation of its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
