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  • Comment: Appears to be a direct submission from AI. Whether we see this as a company or a brand, we need truly independent sourcing to demonstrate notability, and that is not currently present. See WP:NORG and WP:NPRODUCT. ChrysGalley (talk) 13:32, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

Healing Hotels of the World (HHoW) is a global hospitality membership organisation headquartered in Cologne, Germany. It was founded in 2006 by Anne Biging and Elisabeth Ixmeier, and certifies and curates member hotels focused on holistic health and healing.[1][2][3]

History

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Healing Hotels of the World was founded in 2006 by Anne Biging, a former tourism marketing executive and journalist, and Dr. Elisabeth Ixmeier, who had previously served as a managing director at an international tourism marketing organisation.[1][4]

In 2013, Biging and Ixmeier co-authored a book titled Healing Hotels of the World, published by teNeues (ISBN 9783832796334).[5] In 2014, the organisation launched Just Breathe Mag, an online magazine covering holistic health, mindfulness and sustainability.[1]

In 2018, the organisation introduced a formal Healing Certification process for member hotels.[3][6] In a subsequent expansion, the organisation introduced an Urban Healing Collection alongside its existing Resort Collection.[7][8]

Membership and certification

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Membership in Healing Hotels of the World requires hotels to pass a certification audit based on the organisation's "Healing Excellence Standards", which the organisation states comprise over 700 criteria across twelve operational areas, including atmosphere, cuisine, healing modalities, staff training and sustainability.[3][6] As of 2026, the organisation reports more than 70 member hotels across 35 countries on five continents, organised into a Resort Collection and an Urban Collection.[7]

Activities

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The organisation convenes an annual industry conference called the Healing Summit, attended by member hotels, healing practitioners and travel professionals.[9] Co-founders Anne Biging and Elisabeth Ixmeier have spoken at industry events including the Future Hospitality Summit and World Travel Market London.[10][11]

In 2022, the organisation introduced the Healing Luminary Program, a training and accreditation initiative for travel advisors specialising in healing tourism.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Anne Biging: The Visionary Behind Healing Hotels of the World". Beau Monde Traveler. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  2. ^ "Healing Hotels of the World — organisation profile". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  3. ^ a b c "Healing Hotels' new certification provides 'source of trust and reassurance for health-conscious travellers'". Leisure Opportunities. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  4. ^ "Elisabeth Ixmeier — Healing Summit". Healing Summit. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  5. ^ Biging, Anne; Ixmeier, Elisabeth (2013). Healing Hotels of the World. teNeues. ISBN 978-3-8327-9633-4.
  6. ^ a b "Healing Hotels Offers Healing Certification". Hospitality Net. 2019. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  7. ^ a b "Healing Hotels of the World launch Urban Healing Hotels". Hospitality On. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  8. ^ "Healing Hotels of the World curates new Urban Healing Collection". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  9. ^ "About the Healing Summit". Healing Summit. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  10. ^ "Anne Biging — CEO and Founder, Healing Hotels of the World". Future Hospitality Summit. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  11. ^ "Anne Biging from Healing Hotels at WTM London 2016". YouTube. World Travel Market. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  12. ^ "Healing Hotels of the World launches Healing Luminary program". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
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Category:Hospitality companies of Germany Category:Companies based in Cologne Category:Wellness tourism Category:Companies established in 2006

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