Hot Springs Initiative Trends
2023 Trends
TREND 1: New hot springs investments and renovations large and small including in environmentally sustainable facilities.
TREND 2: Hot-cold contrast bathing becomes mainstream.
TREND 3: A diversity of wellness experiences expanding rapidly both on-site and in the region of the hot springs.
TREND 4: Tertiary education courses in hot springs and hydrothermal wellness herald the emergence of professional careers in the sector.
TREND 5: Health care facilities and practices are being woven into hot springs.
2022 Trends
TREND 1: Convergence of Health and Wellbeing Offerings: Hot springs are Increasingly Recognized as both Health and Lifestyle Wellness Destinations
TREND 2: Institutional Capital, Wealthy Family Groups and International Investors are Increasingly Interested in the Hot Springs Segment of the Hotel Real Estate Market
TREND 3: Hot Springs Plus: Connecting Visitors to Local Culture and Nature Helps Deliver Higher Yields and Longer Stays
TREND 4: Demand for Specialist Training in Hot Springs Health and Wellness Modalities Drives a Surge in Industry’s Education Sector
TREND 5: Local Populations Discovering Hot Springs as Accessible Lifestyle Wellness Destinations
2021 Trends
TREND 1: More Space, More Nature
TREND 2: Wellness Programs with an Emphasis on Immune-Strengthening Activities and Mental and Physical Health
TREND 3: Local Local Local
TREND 4: Workcations
TREND 5: Cleanliness and Hygiene
2019 Trends
TREND 1: Multigenerational Features – and Accessibility – Make Hot Springs a Destination For All
TREND 2: Hot Springs Take Lead in Connecting Community
TREND 3: More Wellness Programming Increases Appeal and Revenues
TREND 4: Hot Springs Maximize Connection to Nature and Environment
TREND 5: Extreme Bathing = Extreme Wellness
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