The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace is Reclaiming well-being, rewarding its Travelers with #JOMO - The “Joy of Missing Out”

WHAT: Ahead of World Sleep Day, Westin Hotels & Resorts recognizes the power of #JOMO and announced its continued commitment to make it easy for travelers to reclaim time for their well-being routine while on the road. In lockstep with a growing global demand for well-being and an increased awareness of the value of self-care, Westin will reward guests who find the ‘Joy of Missing Out’ and take time back for extra sleep, exercise or a break from technology.

The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace endorses wellness this World Sleep Day by offering its guests a soulful stay. Through its Wellness Pillars - Sleep Well and Eat Well and special elements like displaying the signature Westin Heavenly® Bed in the lobby area, and sharing nutritious tips to stay healthy on their social media handles; the hotel seeks to raise awareness on the importance of sleep for one’s wellbeing. Encouraging guests to participate in celebrating JOMO, guests stand a chance to win complimentary stay vouchers in an exciting social media contest. The hotel will also support JOMO by disconnecting from social media platforms on 15th March.

To incentivize tech-tethered travelers to disconnect from their devices, the Westin brand will reward those who embrace the #JOMO social movement leading into World Sleep Day by gifting them Marriott Bonvoy Points through Instagram. Members with a public Instagram linked to their Marriott Bonvoy account* can post between March 3-14 using the hashtag #WestinJOMO and tagging @Westin, and Marriott Bonvoy points will be automatically added to their account.**

Known as the premier brand truly committed to helping guests get a good night’s sleep, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace and all Westin hotels offer complimentary Sleep Well Lavender Balm bedside amenity, infused with the calming essential oils of lavender and chamomile - the latest in a series of sleep offerings that promise a better slumber for travelers.

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“As a Westin brand our key focus has always been wellness and the wellbeing of our guests. In today’s fast paced and technology driven world, people’s lifestyles prioritize work and health takes a backseat. At The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, we are ensuring our guests receive some well-deserving time off this World Sleep Day. A chance to distance oneself from the outside world and center one’s well-being is what our hotel aims at offering with this special initiative, JOMO. I urge each one to award yourself with a restoring and revitalizing break that your mind, body and soul desires.’ shares, Rohit Dar, General Manager, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace.

“Finally, sleep and self-care have become cool to talk about,” said Chris Heuisler. “Today’s over-scheduled and always-on culture has spurred a counter-movement among those who see the value in disconnecting and taking time back for well-being, starting with a good night’s sleep. Nearly 65% of people sleep fewer hours while on the road; so empowering travelers to embrace the ‘joy of missing out,’ sleep strong and rise better reinforces our commitment to guests’ well-being and the growing understanding that sleep impacts everything from the way you work out to business productivity and overall happiness.”

“There is a direct correlation between your sleep and your overall well-being,” said Dr. Melissa C. Lipford. “And perhaps unexpectedly, quality sleep is also foundational for people to reap the benefits of fitness and is a necessary part of exercise recovery.” Lipford continued, “Disconnecting and winding down one to two hours before bed, which includes

putting away light-emitting electronic devices, lends to falling asleep more easily and experiencing deeper, more restful sleep.”

“As a brand routed in wellness dating back to the game-changing debut of the Westin Heavenly Bed nearly 20 years ago, #JOMO is the perfect extension of Westin’s commitment to well-being,” Heuisler added. “Whether guests choose to spend an extra hour in bed, make time for a healthy breakfast, go for a run with one of our 250 Run Concierges, or just disconnect from their device, it is more important than ever to take back time for well-being.”

WHERE: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

WHEN: 13th - 15th March 2019

About Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality’s global leader in wellness for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 225 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience wellness offerings, including the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly Bed; game-changing gear lending program, TRX fitness equipment in signature WestinWORKOUT™ Fitness Studios; delicious and nutritious menu offerings, and more. Stay connected to Westin: @westin on Twitter and Instagram and facebook.com/Westin. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition.

About World Sleep Society

World Sleep Day is organized by the World Sleep Society, an international association whose mission is to advance sleep health worldwide. World Sleep Society promotes and encourages education, research, and patient care, particularly in those parts of the world where the practice of sleep medicine is less developed. World Sleep Society currently represents over 900 individual healthcare providers and 31 regional sleep societies, totaling over 14,000 members. Learn more at WorldSleepSociety.org and WorldSleepDay.org. Find us on Twitter @_WorldSleep and facebook.com/WASMF.