Energy and focus: 10 benefits of massage for business travelers

After a long day of meetings and presentations, it can be difficult to relax your body and mind. Tension in your neck and shoulders, a head full of to-do lists... Sound familiar? A massage at Van der Valk Hotel Ghent can make all the difference: a moment of peace that not only offers physical relaxation, but also mental recovery – exactly what business travelers need after an intensive day at work.

Relaxation and recovery for body and mind

A professional massage not only helps to loosen muscles and reduce physical tension, but also supports mental relaxation. Stress hormones decrease, your head becomes clearer, and you feel both physically and mentally recharged. This makes a massage an essential part of a productive business trip.

The 10 benefits of massage for business travelers

1. Relaxation and recovery for body and mind
Reduces tension in the neck, shoulders, and back after an intensive day of work and allows you to recharge mentally.

2. Better sleep
A relaxed body and mind ensure deeper, more invigorating sleep, so you can get started productively the next day.

3. Less stress and emotional balance
Massage lowers cortisol and stimulates serotonin and dopamine, keeping you calmer and more focused during your business trip.

4. More energy and focus
Improved blood circulation and relaxation ensure sharper concentration and higher productivity during meetings.

5. Reduction of physical complaints
Helps relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain, common complaints associated with prolonged sitting or intensive workdays.

6. Faster recovery after travel
Relaxes stiff muscles and reduces fatigue after a long train, car, or plane journey.

7. Boost to the immune system
Stress reduction supports the immune system, which is important during busy work periods.

8. Improved posture
By loosening muscles, you improve your posture, which helps during longer meetings or presentations.

9. Time for yourself
Offers a moment of personal attention and mental reset during busy business trips.

10. Increased creativity and problem-solving ability
Relaxation creates space for new ideas and fresh insights, making you sharper and more innovative during the next meeting.

Convenience and comfort at Hotel Gent

The biggest advantage for business guests is that relaxation is available right in the hotel. No travel time: after your last meeting at the hotel, you can walk straight into the Weleda City Spa and enjoy the wellness facilities and a professional massage. This allows you to combine efficient meetings with ultimate relaxation.

Book your massage easily

Leave stress and fatigue behind after a busy day at work. At the Weleda City Spa at Hotel Ghent, you can completely unwind, whether you are staying at the hotel or booking a massage as an external guest. Hotel guests can use the wellness facilities free of charge during their stay.