Traveling with AAA

Understanding Sleep Tourism with Dr. Rebecca Robbins and Amanda Al-Masri


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If you’ve been craving better shut-eye when traveling, consider the rising trend of sleep tourism.

From pillow menus to professionally hosted sleep retreats, it’s never been more exciting to plan the perfect getaway for a good night’s rest.


Today, Angie Orth welcomes two professionals who can help you plan the sleep vacation of your dreams. Dr. Rebecca Robbins is a sleep expert and author of Sleep for Success! Amanda Al-Masri is Hilton’s global vice president of wellness and oversees sleep health for the hotel brand.


You’ll hear how the latest sleep research is helping us understand how to get better rest, and how the travel industry is catering to this calming trend. You’ll learn the importance of following your circadian rhythm and discover helpful tips for getting better rest when you’re on the road or in the air. 


What You’ll Learn:

  • (2:51) Effects of travel on circadian rhythm
  • (6:49) The domino effect of a night of bad sleep
  • (8:41) Embracing the hurkle-durkle trend
  • (10:45) How hotels are responding to sleep tourism
  • (17:10) The role of technology in our sleep patterns


Connect with:


Dr. Rebecca Robbins:

https://www.rebecca-robbins.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drrebeccarobbins/

https://www.facebook.com/drrebeccarobbins/

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Amanda Al-Masri:

2025 Hilton Trends Report on Sleep Tourism:

https://stories.hilton.com/2025trends/sleep-tourizzzm-2-0-the-next-sleep-cycle


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