Beyond Spas: Redefining Wellness in Hotels | Oxana Spivey
Description
Wellness in hospitality is far more than spas and fitness centers. In this episode, Kathy Sue McGuire sits down with Oxana Spivey, VP of Wellness and Standards Development at Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), to explore how hotels can embrace holistic wellness certification that goes beyond the surface.Oxana shares:• The five pillars of wellness (healthy eating, holistic healing, nature, movement, and local impact)• Why travelers are demanding authentic wellness experiences that integrate sustainability and community engagement• How hotels of all sizes — from boutique city properties to large resorts — can adopt standards that improve guest well-being, environmental health, and long-term business resilience• The role of certification in building guest trust and shaping the future of travel• If you’re in hospitality, tourism, or simply curious about how wellness is transforming travel, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring examples.------------🔗 Meet our online training program helping hotels get certified to Green Key:
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