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Forbes
a day ago
- Health
- Forbes
The Hi-Tech Products To Improve Wellness When You Travel
One of the big travel trends for 2025 is the advancement of technology and AI to facilitate the way we travel. An Amadeus study shows that 46% of travel companies feel it is a top priority for 2025. The report, Navigating the Future: How Generative Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Travel Industry , surveyed more than 300 experts from across the sector about the growing importance of generative AI within the travel sector. But, in addition to simplifying bookings, check-in procedures, and itinerary planning, technology is also leading the way in enhancing wellness for travelers away from home. For instance, at Hyatt hotels, reports the BBC, an AI-powered bed can monitor your heart rate, movement and blood pressure to offer more comfort and a better night's sleep. This also feeds into the 'burgeoning prioritization of wellness' among Millennials and Gen-Zs, with the latest Future of Wellness report by McKinsey revealing: 'Wellness is more important to consumers than ever. In the United States alone, we estimate that it represents more than $500 billion in annual spend, growing at four to five per cent each year.' Hilo Band wearable technology for travelers. (Credit: Hilo) As a result of the priority being placed on longevity and preventative health, there has been an explosion of new innovative products and services to meet demand. The Hilo Band (£209.99), for instance, was launched earlier this year to monitor hypertension (or high blood pressure), known as the 'silent killer' and can be worn no matter where you are. Hypertension is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke, affecting millions of people across the UK and globally. As of 2019, approximately 33% of adults worldwide were estimated to have hypertension, with around 46% of those unaware of their condition. The consequences are severe, with hypertension leading to around 10 million deaths worldwide and costing the global economy £260 billion annually. In the UK alone, £2.1 billion is spent annually on hypertension care, with 12% of GP visits related to managing hypertension. The Hilo wrist band and app can be used in conjunction to monitor health. (Credit: Hilo) The Hilo Band is an alternative to traditional blood pressure monitoring methods, which can be innacurate due to factors including poor positioning, incorrect cuff size and low frequency of measurement. Hilo, on the other hand, is non-invasive, and can be worn 24/7 as it has been designed for continual tracking for clinical accuracy. There's also no need to worry about tracking blood pressure manually—the device continually monitors it, offering peace of mind without any extra effort. Taking 20 years of research, Hilo's lightweight wristband passively captures blood pressure readings throughout the day and night, delivering up to 800 measurements per month—all without disrupting the user's daily life. It's ideal to wear when traveling and to give peace of mind when away from home. StrideBiome Kit gives insights into all aspects of health. (Credit: Stride) Meanwhile, another rising focus of wellness is around gut health, with the aforementioned McKinsey report listing the functional nutrition space as one that is booming, with an increased consumer awareness around improving gut microbiome for greater wellbeing. Introducing a new level of technology to the field is Stride, an innovative health optimisation company, which has recenly launched StrideBiome (£279.20) to analyse gut microbiome at home. The easy-to-use test analyses gut health by mapping the micro-organisms that live in your gut. This allows insights into how they impact various aspects of your health and wellbeing. A change in diets, stress and lack of sleep—side-effects of frequent travel—can often be the cause of poor gut health. The test uses 16S rRNA technology to analyse stool samples with extreme accuracy. StrideBiome maps the gut's unique ecosystem to help the user understand their microbiome by analysing over 70 bacterial species across 31 genera and 16 families. The result gives detailed insights into overall gut health, digestive function, gut-brain connection, and metabolic health. The Stride test gives detailed reports unique to each user. (Credit: Stride) After sending off the samples, each user receives a personalised StrideBiome report, delivered within 15 working days (one of the fastest turnarounds on the market due to its cutting-edge, in-house lab based in the UK), along with actionable advice to improve microbiome health and overall health and wellbeing. Users can also make use of a complimentary 1:1 consultation with a dietician team to help dive deeper into areas of interest from the report, discussing any concerns and receiving tailored advice in implementing real, meaningful changes. Importantly, the report reveals how a person's current gut health status affects various aspects of their physical and mental health, such as the strength of the gut-brain axis (how the microbiome communicates with the brain and impacts the ability to cope with things like stress and anxiety); the obesity risk (microbiome can have an impact on the metabolism and therefore there is a risk of putting on weight or the ability to lose weight); digestive health (which links microbiome to specific issues related to how well a person is digesting food); and gut inflammation level (which may impact areas such as the immune response and daily physical health). The DNA test results in a detailed health plan. (Credit: Stride) The launch of StrideBiome follows Stride's first at-home genomics test, StrideDNA (£295.20). This DNA test analyses 110 genes across 9,000 genetic locations to provide over 40 actionable reports and personalised insights into nutrition, fitness, cognitive function, sleep, stress management and skin health. Combining StrideDNA's analysis with StrideBiome's gut testing provides a deeper understanding of the body's needs, especially when travel can cause disruption to health and wellbeing. This dual insight into genetic predispositions and gut bacterial composition allows the company to create tailored nutrition recommendations to optimise each user's health. The Echo Flask is the industry's first smart hydrogen bottle. (Credit: Echo Water) Of course, we all know the importance of hydration, especially when traveling, and Echo Water's new Echo Flask (£299) offers the latest solution, with its cutting-edge hydrogen-enriched water technology. Hydrogen water is a breakthrough therapy offering a powerful solution to reduce oxidative stress, improve cellular health and to take endurance and recovery to a new level Perfect to pack next time you are on the road, Echo Flask, is linked to its companion app, and is the industry's first smart hydrogen bottle, offering the highest hydrogen concentration in combination with the largest water capacity on the market. Combining the latest research with intuitive design, users can generate their own healthy hydrogen water directly in the bottle and use the app to unlock personalized tracking. The Echo Flask brings smart hydration on the go. (Credit: Echo Water) 'Hydrogen has demonstrated powerful health benefits for a huge variety of conditions. With the Echo Flask, we've created a solution that delivers pure hydrogen gas without harmful by-products,' says Paul Barattiero, Ph.D., founder and chief science officer at Echo Water. 'Built on over 2000 studies and thousands of customer testimonials, every element of this product is designed to improve cellular health, reduce oxidative stress, and promote overall wellness.' CALECIM's Advanced Hair System tackles scalp health. (Credit: DON_YEO) Finally, with Vogue Business reporting that 'consumers are increasingly recognising that a healthy scalp underpins hair strength', there has been a rise in demand for problem-solving haircare. CALECIM's Advanced System (£295) uses the latest in hair growth technology and is a science-rich, salon-like treatment, which can be used at-home (or when away) over the course of six weeks. At the heart of the treatment is CALECIM's complex serum, which uses the power of stem cells to replenish follicles and diminish micro-inflammation with unique growth factors, exosomes, cytokines and peptides. The central active ingredient, PTT-6®, regulates a healthy hair cycle, anchoring follicles and creating opportunity for new growth in an unprecedented short time. The serum promotes hair growth. (Credit: Calcium) The system works by stopping micro-inflammation, which disrupts the hair's growth cycle, stopping new growth in its tracks and is easily caused by hormones, stress and genetic disposition. Also containing a multitude of growth factors, these work in tandem to supercharge follicles, with in-vitro testing finding PTT-6® increasing follicle cell production by a staggering 24%. After just four weeks, inflammation is significantly reduced and as such, hair shedding decreases. Both the catagen and telogen phases of the hair cycle (where the hair shaft is released from the scalp) are reduced and, simply put, stay attached to the scalp for longer. This, alongside the abundance of growth factors, normalise the hair cycle, and keep the all-important growth phase running seamlessly. By week six, many users see new growth and an abundance of baby hairs, as well as increased resilience in their hair health. For women, this new growth is typically seen around the hairline and and in men, around the crown. Easy to use and easy to pack, it's hair-raising stuff.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
JB Pritzker takes aim at Trump in launching Democratic re-election bid for Illinois governor
Spotlighting his accomplishments and highlighting his pushback against President Donald Trump's sweeping and controversial agenda, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday launched his campaign for a third term as Illinois governor. "I'm ready for the fight ahead," the governor said, announcing his 2026 re-election bid in the blue state. Pritzker is a billionaire and a member of the Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain. Pritzker said that "Illinois is standing at the center of the fight: the fight to make life more affordable, the fight to protect our freedoms, the fight for common sense." Head Here For The Latest Fox News Reporting And Opinion On Jb Pritzker Pritzker has become one of the Democratic Party's most vocal Trump critics during the opening months of the president's second tour in the White House. Pointing to Trump and the Republicans who control Congress, Pritzker argued that "in Washington, all they're offering is chaos and craziness. Their tariffs are hurting farmers and small businesses, stripping away health care from seniors and working families and proposing even bigger deficits than before, all to give big tax breaks to the wealthy." Read On The Fox News App Pritzker On Hot Seat As Illinois Governor Faces Off With Congressional Republicans On Capitol Hill "Donald Trump has made clear that he'll stop at nothing to get his way," the governor charged. "I'm not about to stand by and let him tear down all we're building in Illinois." Pritzker, who started several of his own venture capital and investment startups before running for office, touted that "we don't just talk about problems. In Illinois, we solve them." In another jab at Trump, Pritzker said, "We know government ought to stand up for working families and be a force for good, not a weapon of revenge." In his video, the governor touted that during his two terms in office, "we've balanced seven straight budgets and got nine credit upgrades. We raised the minimum wage, capped the cost of insulin, banned assault weapons, protected abortion rights, and eliminated the state grocery tax, lowered prescription drug costs and added tens of thousands of jobs." However, the Republican Governors Association (RGA) does not see it that way. "People are fleeing Illinois by the hundreds of thousands and Illinois families continue to suffer the consequences of JB Pritzker's abject record of failure at home while he spends his time on a national vanity project trying to further his own political career," RGA Rapid Response Director Kollin Crompton said in a statement to Fox News. Crompton also charged that "opportunities for working Illinois families are in the garbage, criminal illegal immigrants are protected over law-abiding citizens, and Pritzker's tax hikes are destroying family budgets." 21 Democrats Who May Try To Succeed Trump In The 2028 Presidential Election Illinois, which is the nation's sixth most populous state, does not have term limits for statewide officials. However, there has not been a three-term governor in the state in more than three decades, since GOP Gov. Jim Thompson won four terms as governor in the 1970s and 1980s. Pritzker is seen as a potential contender for the Democrats' 2028 presidential nomination – and the launch of his 2026 gubernatorial re-election campaign is not expected to derail him from potentially running for the White House. He was a high-profile campaign surrogate in the 2024 cycle on behalf of former President Joe Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris after she replaced Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee last summer. Click To Get The Fox News App Those efforts brought Pritzker to Nevada, a general election battleground state and an early-voting Democratic presidential primary state, and New Hampshire, which for a century has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Additionally, Pritzker's return to New Hampshire this spring to headline a major state Democratic Party fundraising dinner sparked more speculation about a possible 2028 presidential article source: JB Pritzker takes aim at Trump in launching Democratic re-election bid for Illinois governor
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Hyatt Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation ('Hyatt' or the 'Company') (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT. Participants are encouraged to listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call, accessible through the Company's website at An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 90 days. Alternatively, participants may access the live call by dialing: U.S. Toll-Free Number: 800.715.9871 International Toll Number: 646.307.1963 Conference ID: 2303828 Participants should dial into the call at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the call will be available for one week beginning on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT by dialing: U.S. Toll-Free Number: 800.770.2030 International Toll Number: 609.800.9909 Conference ID: 2303828 About Hyatt Hotels Corporation Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of March 31, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt ®, Alila ®, Miraval ®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt ®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz ®, Thompson Hotels ®, The Standard ®, Dream ® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas ®, JdV by Hyatt ®, Bunkhouse ® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry ® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva ®, Hyatt Zilara ®, Secrets ® Resorts & Spas, Dreams ® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape ® Resorts & Spas, Alua Hotels & Resorts ®, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt ®, Hyatt Regency ®, Destination by Hyatt ®, Hyatt Centric ®, Hyatt Vacation Club ®, and Hyatt ®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt ®, Hyatt Place ®, Hyatt House ®, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit HHC-FIN
Fox News
2 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
JB Pritzker takes aim at Trump in launching Democratic re-election bid for Illinois governor
Spotlighting his accomplishments and highlighting his pushback against President Donald Trump's sweeping and controversial agenda, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday launched his campaign for a third term as Illinois governor. "I'm ready for the fight ahead," the governor said, announcing his 2026 re-election bid in the blue state. Pritzker is a billionaire and a member of the Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain. Pritzker said that "Illinois is standing at the center of the fight: the fight to make life more affordable, the fight to protect our freedoms, the fight for common sense." Pritzker has become one of the Democratic Party's most vocal Trump critics during the opening months of the president's second tour in the White House. Pointing to Trump and the Republicans who control Congress, Pritzker argued that "in Washington, all they're offering is chaos and craziness. Their tariffs are hurting farmers and small businesses, stripping away health care from seniors and working families and proposing even bigger deficits than before, all to give big tax breaks to the wealthy." "Donald Trump has made clear that he'll stop at nothing to get his way," the governor charged. "I'm not about to stand by and let him tear down all we're building in Illinois." Pritzker, who started several of his own venture capital and investment startups before running for office, touted that "we don't just talk about problems. In Illinois, we solve them." In another jab at Trump, Pritzker said, "We know government ought to stand up for working families and be a force for good, not a weapon of revenge." In his video, the governor touted that during his two terms in office, "we've balanced seven straight budgets and got nine credit upgrades. We raised the minimum wage, capped the cost of insulin, banned assault weapons, protected abortion rights, and eliminated the state grocery tax, lowered prescription drug costs and added tens of thousands of jobs." However, the Republican Governors Association (RGA) does not see it that way. "People are fleeing Illinois by the hundreds of thousands and Illinois families continue to suffer the consequences of JB Pritzker's abject record of failure at home while he spends his time on a national vanity project trying to further his own political career," RGA Rapid Response Director Kollin Crompton said in a statement to Fox News. Crompton also charged that "opportunities for working Illinois families are in the garbage, criminal illegal immigrants are protected over law-abiding citizens, and Pritzker's tax hikes are destroying family budgets." Illinois, which is the nation's sixth most populous state, does not have term limits for statewide officials. However, there has not been a three-term governor in the state in more than three decades, since GOP Gov. Jim Thompson won four terms as governor in the 1970s and 1980s. Pritzker is seen as a potential contender for the Democrats' 2028 presidential nomination – and the launch of his 2026 gubernatorial re-election campaign is not expected to derail him from potentially running for the White House. He was a high-profile campaign surrogate in the 2024 cycle on behalf of former President Joe Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris after she replaced Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee last summer. Those efforts brought Pritzker to Nevada, a general election battleground state and an early-voting Democratic presidential primary state, and New Hampshire, which for a century has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Additionally, Pritzker's return to New Hampshire this spring to headline a major state Democratic Party fundraising dinner sparked more speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Report: Hyatt cuts 30% of US staff - hands jobs to El Salvador
Fewer American workers will be answering the phone at one of the US's largest hotel chains. Hyatt Hotels confirmed to that its cutting US staffers from its customer service department. The company is reportedly replacing the American workers with staff in El Salvador, who will allegedly receive $400 a month payments. Hyatt's reductions come as a raft of layoffs from some of the US's biggest firms, as companies look to cut costs and implement new AI technology. The hotel chain reduced staffing across guest services and support roles — who handled customer service requests including reservations, loyalty program support, and general guest assistance — by 30 percent in the US. Hyatt did not confirm how many workers were affected, but travel blog View From The Wing — run by travel expert Gary Leff — reported that roughly 300 US-based employees were let go. The blog also said operations were being shifted in part to El Salvador, where outsourced agents reportedly earn as little as $400 a month. While Hyatt declined to comment on those specifics, former employees shared layoff experiences on social media platforms including Reddit, TikTok, and Leff's blog. 'Today, Hyatt finished what they started six months ago and terminated the rest of their US call team,' a person, claiming to be a laid-off employee, said on Reddit. 'Enjoy the customer service y'all!' Another Redditor reported getting laid off in a Zoom call. A third said they recently attended a company-wide summit and received assurances about their job security. On TikTok, a former Hyatt employee posted a video of themselves getting laid off on June 18, including a recording of an alleged mass-layoff video chat. 'We have made the very difficult decision to reduce the number of guest services and support [staff],' a voice can be heard in the video. A commenter on View From The Wing, identifying as a former staffer, said they were given 60 days of paid leave following the layoffs. The company, which operates more than 1,300 hotels across 76 countries and ranks as the fifth-largest hotel chain in the US, said the changes reflect 'the evolving nature of guest inquiries and shifting business needs.' A spokesperson told that 'decisions and conversations with impacted colleagues were handled with utmost respect and care,' and emphasized that care centers continue to operate in Marion, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska. The restructuring comes as Hyatt, like many major companies, turns toward automation, self-service tools, and offshore labor to cut costs. As the hospitality and retail industries adapts to post-pandemic shopping habits, the shift toward leaner, more tech-driven operations could leave fewer roles for American workers. But this shift is different from past American mass job cuts. Unlike past national firing trends that culled America's manufacturing openings, today's job cuts are increasingly impacting highly-educated, highly-compensated employees .
