Sleep Tourism Is The Travel Trend We Need As Daylight Saving Time Approaches

It’s fitting that National Sleep Awareness Month coincides with the spring forward into Daylight Saving Time in March, and the sleep tourism travel trend can help you reclaim that lost hour of sleep.

“Losing an hour as we spring forward means a good nights sleep is harder to come by. Traveling and being on the go brings even more disruption to your typical sleep routine,” said Connor Smith, Vice President of Masterbrand at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Thankfully, many hotels are placing renewed attention on offering quality sleep experiences, and a number of IHG properties boast sleep-focused offerings.

“At IHG, our properties are equipped with innovations that directly improve sleep quality — from jetlag-busting apps at InterContinental, to sound sleep environments built into the DNA of avid hotels. You can even request your preferred pillow type at Holiday Inn Express hotels — customized to the type of rest you need,” Smith said. “We know a stellar sleep experience helps our guests feel their best and refreshed to take on the day.”

At InterContinental, a partnership with the innovative Timeshifter app is putting the latest jetlag combatting technology into the palms of guests’ hands. On their inbound and outbound journeys to InterContinental properties, guests will enjoy complimentary access to Timeshifter, which uses the latest research in sleep and circadian neuroscience to craft tailored recommendations to overcome jetlag based on the bodys natural circadian rhythms.

At avid hotels, right-sized rooms and thoughtful decisions in every inch of space ensure sound sleep for guests. From mattresses fitted with high-quality linens and a choice of firm or soft pillows, to black-out roller shades, sound-reducing headboards and other sound-reducing features that include rubber on hangers and no drawers in the rooms, guests get a superior night’s sleep every time.

Guests can focus on relaxation and restoration at EVEN Hotels, which feature spa-like showers with plant-based amenities, filtered water hydration stations throughout guest room floors, complimentary nightly tea service. To wind down in the evening, each room offers complimentary access to expertly crafted instructional videos, including mediation, yoga and stretch. A signature sleep experience with cooling natural fiber sheets, pillowtop mattresses and dimmable lighting create a haven for guests to revitalize mind, body, and soul.

Kimpton Alton Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., caters to weary travelers looking to unwind and catch more zzzs with their “Leafy Dreams” offering, which includes a luxurious sleep kit featuring eucalyptus pillow spray, sleep mask, Sensi 100mg CBD Chocolate Caramels and more. And for those who want to take advantage of the Kimpton sleep experience on a regular basis, KimptonStyle.com brings the exact signature bed and lavish bedding sets that the brand is known for right to your home.