Sleep tourism sometimes referred to as “Napcations” or “Nap holidays,” is a kind of travel when visitors go somewhere especially to unwind, rest, and rejuvenate. The purpose of sleep tourism is to allow visitors to unwind from the pressures and stress of everyday life and concentrate on obtaining a good night’s sleep. Prof. Sandeep Walia, CoS and deputy dean of, School of Hotel Management and Tourism says, “By taking a break from work and travelling to a destination that focuses on sleep quality, working professionals can recharge their batteries, improve their productivity, and reduce stress levels.”
“Additionally, sleep tourism can also offer a chance to experience new cultures and environments, which can be refreshing and stimulating for the mind.” Counselling psychologist Khushboo Hiten Nandu of Mpower says that people are choosing sleepcations these days because, especially in the wake of the epidemic, they are starting to value their health and well-being.
The Importance of Good Sleep
The insufficient quality of sleep people are getting is one of the key causes of their decision to engage in sleep tourism. Multiple studies indicate that an adult needs seventy-nine hours of sleep per night, yet the average Indian only gets sixty-seven hours. 87% of people report having sleep problems as a result of the pandemic, which has made sleep deprivation worse. Other contributing causes include staying up late using electronics and worried thoughts. This has had a major negative effect on productivity, as 67% of women and 56% of men report feeling tired or unable to work effectively during work hours. People can sleep away from their work stress and feel rejuvenated to return to work by taking a sleep vacation.
Your productivity will undoubtedly rise when your mind functions properly, which it does when you sleep well. People engage in leisure activities while on a napcation, such as yoga, meditation, body spa treatments, Ayurvedic massages, and nature walks, among others, which support them in reviving their mental states and facilitating quiet work. A holistic approach to relaxation and renewal is common in sleep tourism. This gives you a more thorough sense of relaxation and enhances both your physical and emotional well-being.
You will not need a holiday to recover from a holiday
It must have happened to you that you needed a vacation to unwind after the stress of the holidays and that returning to work became much more challenging. By using sleep tourism, you can make sure such scenario never arises. Return to work a refreshed and improved version of yourself: It’s expected that following your sleep journey, you’ll wake up feeling like a new, improved version of yourself, less bothered by that annoying coworker or boss, more productive towards deadlines, and happier at work.
In India, a lot of wellness facilities now provide sleep trip packages. For instance, the Leela Palace in Udaipur, the Taj Resort and Spa in Rishikesh, the wellness retreat in Dehradun, and Suryauday Haveli in Varanasi, Vana, among others, offer packages for sleep trips that include Ayurvedic massages, aromatherapy, personalized sleep analysis, and custom-made sleepwear.
Sleeping away is a fantastic way to put self-care first. This can entail having a massage, scheduling a spa day, or attempting an Ayurvedic treatment. These pursuits can assist you in feeling refreshed and at ease.
By: Gursharan Kaur