The Rise of Sensory Wellness: Data-Backed Calm Through Light, Sound, Scent, and Heat
Hospitality Trends, Hotel Wellness, Experience Design, Wellness Beyond the Spa, Spa & Recovery, Retreat Strategy Emily Johnson Hospitality Trends, Hotel Wellness, Experience Design, Wellness Beyond the Spa, Spa & Recovery, Retreat Strategy Emily Johnson

The Rise of Sensory Wellness: Data-Backed Calm Through Light, Sound, Scent, and Heat

In Las Vegas, I felt something unexpected: immersive sensory experiences that genuinely shifted my state……calming, energizing, and even creating awe. This post explores why sensory design belongs in the wellness conversation, what research suggests, and how hotels and retreats can turn light, sound, scent, and ritual into “wellness beyond the spa.

Read More
Movement as Medicine: Why Hotels Can’t Ignore the Mental Health Research
Hospitality Trends, Hotels, Hotel Owners, Revenue Strategy, Movement Based Medicine Emily Johnson Hospitality Trends, Hotels, Hotel Owners, Revenue Strategy, Movement Based Medicine Emily Johnson

Movement as Medicine: Why Hotels Can’t Ignore the Mental Health Research

New research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows movement is medicine for mental health. For hotel owners, integrating simple wellness programming — from yoga mats in rooms to guided walks — is a low-cost way to enhance guest satisfaction, improve reviews, boost revenue, and differentiate your property in today’s competitive hospitality market.

Read More