The Hidden Cost of Frontline Fatigue (and the Ripple Effect on Teams) Author: Ahna de Vena, BFA Frontline fatigue is not a personal wellbeing issue. It’s an organizational capacity issue. When recovery is insufficient, it shows up in measurable ways: diminished decision quality, more mistakes, strained communication, rising turnover risk, and an emotional climate that becomes harder to lead and harder to work inside. ‘Frontline…
Sleep Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Â Allison Howard, Founder and CEO, Nollapelli, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: JD Velilla, Founder, Designing Sleep, United States TREND 1: Sleep Tourism and the Growing Sleep Divide Sleep tourism has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global wellness economy. Luxury hotels, wellness resorts and destination spas are increasingly designing immersive experiences aimed specifically at improving sleep,…
Sleep Initiative 2023 Trends Medical and wellness experts agree: sleep is not just part of a healthy lifestyle; it is the foundation. Moreover, sleeping well is considered the ultimate preventative medicine and contributor to good health, as it is linked to lower body weight, improved mental and physical health, stronger immune systems, and a lower risk of chronic diseases. GWI’s Sleep Initiative forecasts what lies…
Sleep Initiative 2021 Trends TREND 1: Hotels shift focus to good sleep while traveling Recent research (linked here) shows that an important predictor of hotel guest satisfaction is the guest’s ability to get a great night’s sleep during their stay. What are hotels doing today to promote restful sleep, and what else could/should they be doing to help their guests and their ratings? TREND 2:…
Sleep Initiative 2022 Trends TREND 1: Hotels increasingly prioritize sleep for travelers Awareness about the importance of sleep has only grown in recent years, and more hotels are stepping up their efforts to help guests truly rest and recharge during their stay. Better sleep in hotels can not only lead to happier, healthier, and more productive guests but also serve as a means of positively…
