Wellness goes beyond massages and beauty treatments; in fact, many upscale hotels redefine wellness as more healthcare experts emphasize the benefits of the spa for guests battling cancer. Jumeirah launches a new global collaboration with Irish skincare brand GROUND Wellbeing, making it the world’s first hotel to offer The Biome Facial. This facial, officially launched at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, is part of the property’s Cancer Care Rituals offering, created for those going through chemotherapy.

In Dubai, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab’s three-floor Talise Spa opened in March featuring a dedicated program of oncology support for guests undergoing chemotherapy. Treatments include a cellular revival facial promoting DNA repair, harnessing the power of plant stem cells and tapping into epigenetics to activate sirtuins, “longevity proteins.”

Saint Lucia’s The Landings Resort and Spa also recently launched a new oncology program. The Caribbean’s newest Oncology Aesthetics Program debuts at the resort in partnership with Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation, featuring treatments and sessions performed by oncology-trained therapists for pre- and post-radiation comfort.