Today, The Westin Grand, Vancouver is holding a series of events for guests as part of the global launch of the Westin Well-being Movement, a campaign designed to enhance the well-being of guests and associates around the world. The year-long $15 million campaign will introduce a string of innovative partnerships and programs across Westin’s six brand pillars: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well and Play Well. The launch coincides with the International Day of Happiness and Well-being and the Spring Equinox – traditionally recognized as the season of renewal.
The Westin Grand, Vancouver is one of 200 Westin Hotels & Resorts around the world to invite guests and non-guests to experience a world of well-being. For one day on Thursday, March 20, the hotel will be offering the following for guests:
Burpees for Upgrades – Guests can complete 20 burpees upon check-in to receive a free upgrade or 1,000 Starwood Preferred Guest points. Bryce Beatty, the hotel’s general manager, will match all burpees completed by guests over the course of the day.
Stationary Bike – Guests can complete 3 minutes on a stationary bike for a $5.00 food and beverage voucher. The guest who completes the longest distance in 3 minutes gets a free overnight stay.
Yoga Classes – Two complimentary yoga classes will be held for guests in the Symphony Room at 8:00am and 4:00pm.
Chair Massages – Complimentary chair massages will be available for guests in the main lobby from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
The Westin Well-being Movement is a natural extension of the brand’s historic commitment to health and wellness. The inspiration for the brand’s wellness strategy, the iconic Heavenly® Bed (Sleep Well) is beloved by guests and lauded as one of hospitality’s great innovations. Westin’s global partnership with SuperfoodsRx (Eat Well) offers guests food that fuels the body with rich antioxidants and tastes great. WestinWORKOUT, RunWESTIN and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance (Move Well) together pack a formidable punch and offer guests a holistic fitness solution. The brand’s nature-inspired design, signature sensory welcome and Heavenly Bath and Heavenly Spa (Feel Well) offer a relaxing respite from the rigors of travel. Clutter Free Meetings (Work Well) offer streamlined stations that provide paper, pens, glasses, water and other thoughtful touches, keeping the main work area open and clear. Westin Weekend (Play Well) signature experiences are designed to let guests escape, discover and relax without all the hassles and restrictions other brands impose. The brand’s new digital destination guide, Westin Finds from AFAR, provides guests with uniquely curated travel experience.
The cornerstone of the movement is the Westin Well-being Council – a diverse advisory board composed of renowned thought leaders, each of whom aligns with a specific wellness brand pillar. These figures will guide and inspire the movement’s initiatives, leveraging proprietary research and initiating programs to inform and inspire well-being before, during and after a guest’s stay. The first appointee to the council is Headspace co-founder and meditation pioneer Andy Puddicombe, who will lead the charge as the authority for the brand’s “Feel Well” pillar.
Additional ambassadors will be announced throughout the year, featuring a mix of industry innovators, high-profile executives and renowned professionals dedicated to the global pursuit of wellness.
For more information on the Westin Well-being Movement and The Westin Grand, Vancouver, visit westingrandvancouver.com. Follow the Westin Grand on facebook.com/thewestingrand and follow on Twitter @thewestingrand.