IN THE KNOW
NEW DAWN FOR SLEEP TOURISM
Smart mattresses and therapy packages are helping guests get the best sleep of their lives
NEWS IN BRIEF
Viking River Cruises announces year-round sailings Viking will operate a year-round itinerary on the Rhine , which will debut this winter . ‘ Treasures of the Rhine ’ will see travelers sail from Amsterdam , Netherlands to Basel , Switzerland .
Sandals opens reinvented Dunn ’ s River Resort Sandals Resorts International has opened its latest resort in Jamaica , unveiling the all-inclusive Sandals Dunn ’ s River , which has 260 rooms .
Discover Puerto Rico launches first curated retreat Tapping into the growing demand for wellness travel , Discover Puerto Rico has launched a bespoke curation service to help create the perfect wellness retreat for travelers .
Hotels and resorts around the world are embracing the growing market for sleep tourism , with swaths of innovations designed to help guests wake up refreshed and well-rested .
Leading the way in one of the world ’ s most famously nocturnal cities , the fivestar Park Hyatt New York has partnered with AI mattress startup Bryte to create six 900-square-foot ‘ sleep suites ’ that put wellness at the heart of the guest experience , with the Bryte mattresses boasting 90 intelligent cushions that can adapt to each guest ’ s needs . The suites are also kitted out with sleeping masks , Nollapelli linens and sleep-related books .
Elsewhere , Six Senses Ibiza has multi-night sleep treatment programs , while Carillon Miami Wellness Resort offers sleep therapy designed to achieve the ultimate night ’ s rest .
Clockwise from left : Bryte Sleep Suite , Park Hyatt New York ; Getsemani neighborhood in Cartagena , Colombia ; using an app to order food at the airport
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