2025 Review
2025 was a Universal Year 9—a cycle of completion, integration, and profound transformation. A year that invited us to close chapters, consolidate learnings, and prepare the ground for a new beginning. At ABC Sustainable Luxury Hospitality, we experienced 2025 as a year of strategic alignment: we completed processes, s
The 4 Pillars of Wellbeing in an Organization
Some hotels impress with their design. Some hotels surprise with their architecture. And then there are those hotels that remain in your memory, not because of their objects, but because of their people. The ones that leave a mark, because those who work there radiate presence and generosity, creating an atmosphere that
Why a hotel investor/owner needs an expert consultant by their side
In the hotel industry, every detail matters, and every decision has a profound impact on the overall guest experience. Behind every project, there is a story, an ambition, and a dream that reflect the soul of its owner. But often, it is that very passion that becomes the biggest challenge. The daily involvement, the desi
Zero-Cost Ritual vs. Luxury SPA: A Reflection on True Well-Being
Why do I insist on saying that having a SPA in a hotel is not the same as having a hotel that includes a service that is now expected for well-being and health, especially in high-end hotels? A low-cost wellness ritual on the island of Madeira During a recent short stay on the wonderful island […]
Mental Health through Hospitality
Today, true luxury is being well and healthy. Hotels can exceed expectations in this regard. What if you could reduce stress levels, increase serotonin, and provide guests not only with rest, but also with a renewed sense of belonging? Today’s travelers are looking for more than well-maintained landscapes, good foo
The importance of Phase A in the development of a Hotel Project
To successfully build or refurbish a hotel unit, both materially and immaterially, it is imperative to have a realistic concept and business plan that reflects the entire journey that is now beginning. The process that gives rise to these elements is called “Phase A.” For ABC Sustainable Luxury Hospitality, any colla
Wellness Weekend: An event with purpose
Wellness Weekend – Tomar June 14th and 15th 25 – Mata Nacional dos Setes Montes Ana Beatriz’s testimonial On June 14th and 15th, the 4th Wellness Weekend was held in Tomar – an event organized by ADIRN, the Rede de Turismo e Bem-Estar, and supported by the Tomar City Council, in which the ABC Hosp
The first 6 months of 2025
As a way of taking stock of the first six months of 2025, and also as a way of expressing our gratitude for this wonderful six months, which have made us certain that the path we set out on 11 years ago is the path of the present and future, it’s always good to remember […]
Trip to Bali: culture, spirit, nature
Travel is always a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge, to learn, celebrate, and to take a break from our various routines. Bali was my most recent destination, and a trip that is definitely worth sharing. We were in Bali at a special time for these people: Galungan is a Balinese holiday that celebrates the victory [