1 Hotel Toronto, which markets itself as a mission-driven, luxury lifestyle hotel and "the city's first sustainable sanctuary," ran a number of events during this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
1 Hotel Toronto presented the Hollywood Reporter TIFF Photo Studio, the Entertainment Weekly Awards Party, and a photo-ready installation by local artist Timberlost.
To balance the festivities, 1 Hotel Toronto also hosted a Wellness Lounge, in collaboration with HigherDOSE and SKINBYVEE. Guests were able to enjoy HigherDOSE's #1 best-selling infrared sauna blanket, followed by a facial from Vee Mistry—the celebrity facialist and esthetician—who used her one-of-a-kind gua sha cryo stick therapy, microcurrent, ultrasonic wavelength and LED lights.
Other wellness-focused activations hosted by 1 Hotel Toronto included the DOSELounge Pop-Up, the Escape at 1: Red Carpet Ready Package, the Get Centered - HigherDOSE Breathwork Class, and the Ride Cycle Club.
Hotel-Run Mindful Festival Events
1 Hotel Toronto Ran a Number of Events During the TIFF
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Luxury Hotels - Luxury hotels are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, offering business professionals in the hospitality industry the opportunity to engage in sustainable initiatives and create competitive advantage.
2. Wellness-focused Pop-up Events - The incorporation of wellness pop-ups and workshops at events offers a disruptive opportunity for business professionals to enhance event experiences, promoting attendee relaxation and rejuvenation.
3. Celebrity-endorsed Wellness Experiences - The collaboration of luxury hotels and events with celebrity wellness experts presents business professionals with the opportunity to expand marketing reach and generate increased interest in their offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can capitalize on the increasing trend of sustainable and wellness-focused initiatives to differentiate their properties and attract new clientele.
2. Event Management - Organizers in the event management industry can integrate wellness-focused experiences and sustainable habits into their events to appeal to a growing market segment that values holistic well-being.
3. Wellness Technology - The wellness technology industry has the potential to partner with luxury hotels, offering innovative well-being solutions to enhance guests' experiences and create unique market offerings.