Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 2nd Quarter 2018 | Page 61

W ellness & Health New Definition of Luxury & Lifestyle By Vaibhav Garg INTRODUCTION Wheatgrass smoothies, celery juice, green tea, grass-fed meats, all- natural skincare, flax & chia seeds, Ayurveda … they’re all cyphers of the new luxury taking over the upper echelon of society: wellness. There is a paradigm shift in the definition of luxury and modern lifestyle as the next generation starts to come into its own. Aspirations and desires around a wellness lifestyle or perceived wellness lifestyle (healthy selfies) are becoming indicators of luxury and a life well lived. This paper showcases Gen Z trends as well as global market trends in health + wellness and its implications on the hospitality industry. ILHA 61