Better For Business, Bodies, and Brains
At first glance, the idea to incorporate wellness into meetings may seem like a fleeting trend. But when you learn more about how making time for healthy activities during business gatherings helps people get more business done, you might just change your mind.
Boost Engagement by Elevating the Experience
Over the past year, we’ve seen a growing number of meeting planners and organizers add wellness activities to meetings and conferences. They’re not completely overhauling agendas, but simply adding a few small wellness elements to sessions. From what we’ve heard so far, attendees appreciate this new focus on health and have noted that meetings with the inclusion of healthy activities benefit from increased participation, focus, and overall satisfaction.
Create Activities That Create Results
Here are a few easy, meeting-friendly wellness ideas that you should consider adding to your next gathering:
Micro-Moments to Reset
Build in short “fresh air breaks” or 5-minute guided breathing resets. These cost nothing but consistently increase afternoon energy levels. Studies show that 50–75-minute blocks of learning time is the maximum length for retaining information and fatigue prevention.
Movement Between Sessions
Simple stretch sessions or short walks help attendees retain information and stay mentally sharp.
Quiet Zones
Allow attendees to escape to smaller, dedicated spaces for decompression. Note: The Osthoff has a number of parlors and nooks where people can refresh and reset.
Sensory Wellness Touches
Hydration stations, aromatherapy in breakout rooms, or warm towels after outdoor activities elevate the overall experience with minimal effort.
Menu Selection
Incorporate foods that support the brain and body.
Spa Treatments
For those looking to make wellness a true differentiator, our Aspira Spa Team has seen tremendous success with:
- Express chair massages between breakouts
- Mindfulness workshops led by our therapists
- Wellness-inspired welcome amenities
- Visits to our Salt Room
- Contrast Therapy Treatments: A revitalizing cycle of cold immersion and soothing infrared heat designed to awaken the body and calm the mind
- Customized group spa blocks that keep agendas running smoothly – We can even handle large groups who require dozens of appointments in one day
Planner Pro Tip: Arrive a day before your guests. This allows you to settle in, meet with the resort team, and alleviate some of the stress from your planning duties. You could even schedule a spa treatment before or after the event for some self-care.
Put the Wonders of Wellness to Work for You
These ideas and additions don’t just improve your attendee’s well-being and productivity; they enhance the overall perception of your gathering and organization as a whole. Adding wellness elements to events also make them more memorable, which can help increase attendance at future gatherings. If you’re considering ways to weave wellness into your next meeting, we’re always happy to share ideas or recommend easy-to-execute enhancements based on your group’s size, goals, and budget. Our experienced team is here to make your planning easy.
Have Your Meeting With Us
Our experienced and dedicated staff will make planning your next event at The Osthoff Resort enjoyable, whether you’re planning a business meeting or convention. Contact our group sales team at sales@osthoff.com to start planning. Our team will walk you through the process, answer your questions and ensure that your event is a success.
