This Hotel Blocks the Internet from Your Phone for a Digital Detox Retreat
Katherine Pendrill — July 1, 2015 — World
References: villastephanie & fastcoexist
The luxury 'Villa Stéphanie' spa provides guests with a digital detox retreat by blocking all WiFi and cellular signals to their rooms. The German spa hotel prides itself on being a place where trailers can switch off and enjoy a truly therapeutic experience.
The hotel is able to block out 96 percent of wireless signals due to the fact that its walls contain an innovative copper grid. The walls help to block out all signals in communal areas, creating a peaceful and tranquil tech-free setting. However, guests do have the option to reengage with their devices in their private rooms by flipping an activation switch. According to the hotel, about half of their guests decide to maintain the tech-free environment while inside their rooms.
While a digital detox retreat may not appeal to everyone, the spa does serve as a place where guests have the option to disconnect and truly enjoy living in the moment.
The hotel is able to block out 96 percent of wireless signals due to the fact that its walls contain an innovative copper grid. The walls help to block out all signals in communal areas, creating a peaceful and tranquil tech-free setting. However, guests do have the option to reengage with their devices in their private rooms by flipping an activation switch. According to the hotel, about half of their guests decide to maintain the tech-free environment while inside their rooms.
While a digital detox retreat may not appeal to everyone, the spa does serve as a place where guests have the option to disconnect and truly enjoy living in the moment.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Detox Retreats - Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for tech-free experiences and provide spaces for individuals to disconnect from technology.
2. Signal-blocking Innovations - Opportunity to develop and market innovative technologies that block wireless signals and create tech-free environments.
3. Wellness Tourism - Opportunity to tap into the wellness tourism market by offering spa or hotel experiences that prioritize relaxation, mindfulness, and disconnection from technology.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and resorts can create digital detox retreats or designate tech-free zones to attract individuals seeking a break from technology.
2. Technology Industry - Technology companies can explore the development of signal-blocking technologies or solutions to help individuals disconnect from technology when needed.
3. Health and Wellness Industry - Health and wellness businesses can incorporate digital detox retreats or experiences into their offerings to meet the increasing demand for tech-free and mindful experiences.
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