Products and services make mindfulness a focus of the flying experience
Implications - Moving beyond fitness and wellness retreats, the shift toward mindfulness is making its way into the process of getting from place to place as well. Taking off thanks to both the increased interest in mindfulness as a practice as well as the portability of products that help facilitate it, this shift is reflective of more integration of mindfulness and meditation into consumers' day-to-day lives.
Workshop Question - What role does your brand play in helping consumers become the best version of themselves?
Trend Themes
1. Mindful Travel - The rising interest in mindfulness and meditation has shifted towards the travel industry.
2. In-airport Fitness and Wellness Studios - The increasing desire of travelers to stay active and mindful paved the way for fitness lounges and studios inside airports.
3. In-flight Well-being Apps - Partnering meditation and airline companies showed how technology can help passengers who experience anxiety and physical discomfort during flights.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can leverage the trend towards mindful travel to offer more services and products focused on relaxation and well-being.
2. Fitness and Wellness - The fitness and wellness industry can explore the opportunities to offer their services within airports and flights.
3. Technology - The technology industry can create more digital platforms that combine meditation and mindfulness practices with travel experiences to promote well-being.
