Hospitality Net: More than 90% of luxury travelers want wellness

Our latest Buzz vs. Reality study, conducted in partnership with ILTM and Hyatt, has been featured in Tornos News article’s "More than 90% of luxury travelers want wellness

The article emphasizes how wellness has become a central pillar of luxury travel, with affluent travelers now prioritizing transformation over simple relaxation.

Luxury travelers’ wellness preferences are clear, and they’re influencing hospitality strategies worldwide:

Will spend more for wellness: Almost three-quarters (72%) say they are more likely to book a hotel if it has specialized options, like salt rooms or ice baths. This rises to 93% among affluent Chinese travelers. Three-quarters are also interested in wellness experiences which they have never seen before and enjoy unusual or niche wellness experiences on holiday.

Spa therapies remain the cornerstone: 62% of respondents prioritize spa experiences, with particular interest in specialised treatments like Thalassotherapy and Ayurvedic practices.

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Jing Daily: Why the wealthy want wellness

Our latest study on wellness travel has been featured in Jing Daily’s article Why the wealthy want wellness.”

A new study by fieldwork firm Altiant delves into the perspectives of affluent and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) on wellness travel. This robust research, conducted in October this year, surveyed 800 respondents across six countries, the UK, US, France, China, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Each participant belonged to the top 5% of their country’s income earners or wealth holders, with over 65% identified as millionaires.

The findings provide a nuanced look into this demographic’s preferences, revealing a growing inclination towards integrating luxury travel with wellness-focused experiences.

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Jing Daily: Affluent Chinese set new standards in luxury beauty

Our research was featured in JingDaily’s article "Affluent Chinese set new standards in luxury beauty".

Recent findings from an Altiant survey conducted earlier this month offer a revealing look at the evolving beauty and personal care habits of affluent and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) across China, the US, France, and the UK.

The survey indicates that 88% of respondents have purchased luxury fragrances in the past year, with Chinese consumers demonstrating particularly high engagement in luxury facial care – 90% of affluent Chinese respondents reported buying luxury facial care products, significantly outpacing other regions.

This data reflects shifts in the beauty sector, where priorities are increasingly shaped by a preference for premium ingredients, advanced formulations, and a growing interest in natural and organic products.

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FOX Communications: Generational Luxury: How to Create Cultural Capital

Fox Communications has collaborated with Altiant to collect quantitative data that sheds new light on how the modern High Net Worth (HNW) community differs from generation to generation.

The survey explores the value of time, spending intentions and the shift in priority between luxury goods vs experiences. The research also highlights changing attitudes related to purchasing channels and risk tolerance regarding investment.

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