"It can be hours after lights-out before my eyelids feel heavy enough to drift off. I've invested in all the tips and tricks, from sleep supplements to blue-light glasses. But I rarely wake up feeling well-rested. Worse, it feels like as I've gotten older, I've become a lighter sleeper, which means if anything wakes me up, I get the joy of starting the process all over again."
"So when the concept of "sleep tourism" - a wellness trend where the primary reason for an overnight stay is to get a good night's sleep - emerged in hotels throughout California, I found it personally appealing. For all the money that business, leisure and staycation travelers might spend on a hotel room, one of the things they should get out of it is a good night's rest."
I struggle with falling asleep and often envy my partner who sleeps immediately. Nights can involve hours before eyelids feel heavy despite using supplements, blue-light glasses and other tricks, and I rarely wake feeling well-rested. Aging has made me a lighter sleeper, causing frequent awakenings. Sleep tourism has emerged as a wellness trend in California, offering overnight stays primarily to secure high-quality sleep. A 2023 study examined hotel attributes that affect feeling well-rested and overall satisfaction, including blackout curtains, room scent, and air-conditioner noise. Research of 600 regular travelers found hotel sleep quality predicts repeat stays and positive word-of-mouth. Hotels are beginning to prioritize sleep amenities.
Read at SFGATE
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