Digital Detox
Digital detox experiences are gaining popularity among UK hotel guests seeking to disconnect from technology and reconnect with rest, nature, and wellness. We cover how hotels are designing packages and environments that encourage unplugging—ranging from tech-free rooms and nature retreats to mindfulness activities and spa-led escapes. Our reporting also looks at guest motivations and how digital detox offerings are evolving in the hospitality sector.
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May- 2025 -21 MayFeatures
Why digital detox breaks are the next big thing in hospitality
In a world where rest is increasingly elusive and waking hours are relentlessly pinged by alerts, emails and newsfeeds, a “quiet” revolution is taking place across the hospitality sector. As guests grow more digitally fatigued, the desire to disconnect in order to reconnect with themselves has sparked a shift in…
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Jan- 2025 -13 JanuaryFeatures
How can hotels attract guests after the busy Christmas season?
After the holiday season rush, many hoteliers face a quieter January and February. With guests recovering from their post-Christmas spending, combined with the unpredictable weather and a general dip in travel activity, hoteliers need to adapt quickly. To maintain momentum, hotels must focus on strategic marketing, dynamic pricing, and a…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberHotels
Bovey Castle unveils golf course £40k investment
Bovey Castle, a five-star Devon hotel, has completed a £40,000 investment in its Championship golf course. The hotel has unveiled a new all-weather heated four bay driving range to add to their 280-yard grass tee driving range which is situated next to the hotel’s 18-hole golf course. It comes as…
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May- 2024 -28 MayFeatures
How UK hotels can enhance their wellness offerings
In recent years, wellness tourism has emerged as a significant trend, with travellers increasingly seeking accommodations that offer more than just a place to sleep. Guests want to experience environments that promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall well-being. Here are some tips on how UK hotels can build strategies to create…
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Apr- 2024 -5 AprilAdvice
Dear hoteliers – wellness tourism is on the rise
With one in eight adults in the UK grappling with persistent exhaustion, wellness holidays are no longer a luxury but a necessity for our wellbeing. Demand for such holidays is growing: the wellness tourism market is projected to reach $1.3tn (£1.03tn) by 2025. Meanwhile, half of all travellers in 2023…
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Mar- 2023 -21 MarchAdvice
Nostalgia travel: the resort of the modern tourist
At times of turbulence, people cling to what they know – a fact no less true across the tourism sector than elsewhere. After a succession of major global events, it’s little wonder that the past few years have seen holidaymakers reach out to simpler times in their search for nostalgic…
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Jan- 2019 -8 JanuaryAdvice
Why hotels should be wary of adopting global trends
Q: I’m an independent hotelier with a small property; I’ve always shied away from adopting global trends, but my general manager is talking about introducing some interactive technologies into our guest experience and setting up a whiskey bar? Are either of these a goer? A: I always advise to beware…
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Jun- 2017 -8 JunePeople
“Experience” trend to transform hotel and tourism industry
A trend in travellers seeking “bespoke experiences” is set to change the way the hotel and tourism industry works, according to a new report. Hotels Megatrends’ report by estate agents Savills indicated that social media was shaping the way people travelled and took holidays with a predicted change by 2030.…
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