The Leading Hospitality Sales Representation Company Reports Wellness and Sustainability Event Planning on the Rise
(August 27, 2024, Minnetonka, MN) – With a growing focus of the intersection of wellness and sustainability reshaping how meeting planners select venues for events, Teneo Hospitality Group is placing an increasing emphasis on expanding its portfolio with facilities that prioritize physical, mental, and environmental well-being as well as sustainability in the hospitality industry. The leading global sales representation company is seeing this trend firsthand, with wellness-centric offerings becoming a pivotal factor in the decision-making process for booking events.
“As more planners prioritize the well-being of their attendees and the environmental impact of their gatherings when selecting venues, we are seeing that clients are sourcing venues that align with their own company’s sustainability and social impact practices,” said Mike Schugt, president of Teneo. “We are not only advising our clients on these best practices but implementing them within our own client events with mental health breaks during networking sessions, and offering sessions with energy experts and sound healing experiences at our annual summit. We strongly believe that creating an environment that fosters both connection and rejuvenation results in greater productivity and overall satisfaction at events.”
Integrating health and wellness into sustainable meetings and events has become more than just a trend – sustainable event planning is now a crucial strategy for elevating attendee experience, engagement and the success of the event. By focusing on the well-being of participants, organizers can cultivate environments that prioritize productivity, meaningful interactions, and a lasting positive impact on attendees. In response, hotels are introducing new offerings and services to remain competitive in the meetings landscape and offer groups not just a place to meet but a sanctuary to thrive. Here are five properties going beyond recycling to ensure wellness is at the forefront of every guest’s stay.
The Venetian Resort
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas stands out with its Green Meeting Concierge service, a unique offering that combines sustainability with wellness. The Green Meeting Concierge collaborates closely with clients to align event sustainability goals with the company’s values. From setting up green initiatives to crafting a detailed post-event environmental impact report, The Venetian ensures that events contribute positively to the environment. Beyond sustainable corporate events, The Venetian provides access to one of the world’s largest day spas, offering over 150 services, allowing guests to indulge in unparalleled wellness experiences during their stay.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino takes a holistic approach to wellness, integrating it seamlessly into the event experience. Meeting planners can elevate their events with offerings such as a water sommelier, sound bath ceremonies, forest bathing, and yin yoga. These wellness activities are designed to foster a healthier, happier, and more productive environment for attendees. Caesars also offers unique experiences like aura readings, chair massages, and workshops on brain training for a balanced mindset, ensuring that attendees leave not just informed but also rejuvenated.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Named a 2024 Michelin Key Hotel, Lake Nona Wave Hotel offers one of Orlando’s most distinctive meeting experiences, where wellness takes center stage. The hotel seamlessly integrates advanced technology with world-class fitness facilities, expert trainers, and wellness professionals, creating an environment that fosters both productivity and well-being. The hotel features a dedicated Well+ech room category, showcasing cutting-edge innovations from pioneering brands shaping the future of sleep, such as the AI-powered Bryte mattresses. Guests also enjoy access to the Lake Nona Performance Club, one of the nation’s premier wellness centers, offering rock climbing, virtual golf, cycling, barre, and Dr. Deepak Chopra’s first-ever Chopra Mind Body Zone and Spa. Lake Nona Wave Hotel boasts 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, designed with innovation in mind. The venues feature technology like View Smart Glass, which uses artificial intelligence to automatically adjust lighting, reducing eye strain and enhancing comfort. Catering menus focus on healthy, locally-sourced cuisine, curated by esteemed Chef Guillaume Robin, the award-winning talent behind the Michelin-recommended BACÁN.
Lake Nona Wave Hotel
1 Hotel Collection
1 Hotel Collection adds a futuristic touch to wellness with its partnership with HigherDOSE, a holistic biohacking brand. Meeting attendees can enhance their wellness experience with state-of-the-art devices such as infrared PEMF mats and red light face masks. These innovative tools can be integrated into spa sessions or delivered to guest rooms, ensuring that wellness is just a call away, helping guests recover and maintain their well-being throughout their event.
The brand’s commitment doesn’t stop at wellness; it extends into sustainability, ensuring every event aligns with the highest standards of environmental responsibility. Their strategy focuses on helping its clients achieve the credits required for a Certified Sustainable Gathering. They prioritize effective waste infrastructure and processing, getting creative with low-waste and low-emissions menus that satisfy both the palate and the planet. Planners have the opportunity to choose from value-based vendors who share a commitment to ethical practices, and the decor is thoughtfully curated to ensure every element contributes positively to the lifestyle of each event.
Serviceware is another critical aspect, as 1 Hotel Collection emphasizes selecting materials that serve the planet, eliminating single-use plastic serviceware altogether. Conscious communication throughout the event ensures that sustainability goals are clear and actionable. To ensure these efforts yield results, their team will evaluate a scorecard of every event, aiming to reach at least 90 percent waste diversion, making any gathering not just memorable but also a model of sustainability. This holistic approach, blending wellness with sustainability, ensures that every aspect of an event is not only enjoyable but also impactful, leaving a lasting impression on both attendees and the planet.
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