SEPTEMBER 2019 businesstravelerusa.comWELL BEING
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ife on the road can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle.
Awareness of this has meant that staying fit and
well has become a priority for many business
travelers. To meet this healthy demand, hotels
have launched a range of amenities and services,
from in-room fitness to nutrition-focused meal
plans and ergonomic workstations. Here, we
round up some of the ones to watch.HILTON HOTELS AND RESORTS
Hilton’s Five Feet to Fitness concept is “part traditional
hotel room, part miniature fitness center.” It incorporates
11 different equipment and accessory options into the
hotel room while a touch screen display providing over
200 bespoke exercise tutorials will guide guests through
workout routines.
To ensure other guests aren’t disturbed, the room’s
“sports performance floor” has been designed to providea protective surface for guests, with an additional layer of
soundproofing. The rooms also have a meditation chair,
blackout shades for sleep, bio freeze gel packs to relieve
muscle tension, and a selection of hydrating beverages- free of charge. The rooms are only available in a few
hotels in North America.
http://www.fivefeettofitness.hilton.com
EVEN HOTELS
IHG’s US-based Even brand can be found in New York,
Seattle and Miami. It has a “where wellness is built in”
tagline, so rooms are fitted with g ym equipment, fitness
videos, and ergonomic workstations (standing desks),
while beds have eucalyptus linen for a cooler sleep. Staff
can provide running routes and walking trails, while its
food and beverage platform “Cork and Kale Market and
Bar” focuses on healthy eating.
http://www.ihg.com/evenhotelsWORDS HANNAH BRANDLER
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