Journey into Inner Tranquillity and Harmony with the Earth
Changsha, China, 3 April 2025 - In celebration of Earth Hour, Niccolo Changsha hosted “Ripples of Harmony”, a special singing bowl meditation session featuring float therapy, inviting local media and lifestyle influencers to share an hour of calm and mindfulness. Under the soft glow of candlelight, gentle ripples danced across the pool as guests released the stresses of daily life and immersed themselves in a sensory experience that explored the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature.
This meditation event originated from a monthly wellness series co-hosted by Niccolo Changsha and JUEW Healing. Held on weekend afternoons, these sessions offer a tranquil oasis for urban dwellers to relax both body and mind. This special nighttime edition was held in support of the global environmental initiative ‘Earth Hour’. As night fell over the city, guests began their healing journey with a hand-cleansing ritual featuring cedarwood essential oil. Guided by professional therapists, participants relaxed to the resonant tones of singing bowls, reconnecting with nature and tuning in to their inner voices. More than just a stress-relief experience, this event offered a moment of deep self-awareness and spiritual connection—rebuilding a meaningful harmony with the natural world. To mark the occasion, the hotel turned off its exterior lighting and dimmed or shut down non-essential public area lights.
Earth Hour is a worldwide energy-saving movement initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in response to global climate change. Held annually on the last Saturday of March at 8.30pm local time, individuals and businesses are encouraged to switch off non-essential lights and electrical devices for one hour as a symbolic gesture of support for climate action. Since opening in October 2018, Niccolo Changsha has remained dedicated to corporate social responsibility, implementing effective sustainability policies across energy efficiency, waste management and environmental protection. Initiatives include encouraging long-stay guests to reduce linen changes, recycling used coffee capsule packaging from guest rooms and reusing certain amenities—inviting guests to contribute toward eco-friendly living during their stay. In 2024, the hotel achieved Gold Certification from EarthCheck, a globally recognised sustainable travel and tourism scientific benchmarking and certification body.
Caring for the Earth goes beyond just one hour. Niccolo Changsha continues to promote sustainable green living together with its guests, working toward a low-carbon future filled with hope and beauty.
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About Niccolo Changsha
New Encounters. Timeless Pleasures.
Niccolo Changsha is located in Hunan capital’s premier address in Furong District entertainment and business hub. Opened in October 2018, the hotel offers 241 contemporary urban chic rooms and spectacular suites between the 86th and 92nd floors of Changsha IFS Tower One. Situated in the most vibrant part of the city, the hotel’s facilities include contemporary function and meeting spaces offering scenic views of the city and Xiang River, elaborate conference and social event venues including The Conservatory, the luxurious Niccolo Ballroom, a sophisticated Tea Lounge, Bar 93, Niccolo Kitchen, The Spa at Niccolo and the Fitness Centre. Reservations may be made at niccolohotels.com.
About Niccolo Hotels
Niccolo Hotels is a collection of five contemporary chic hotels inspired by luxury fashion. Underpinning the brand is the desire to make life effortlessly luxurious for guests with engaging experiences, art and design, and sophisticated spaces. The brand’s first property opened in Chengdu in 2015 and it is now present in Hong Kong SAR, Changsha, Chongqing and Suzhou. Niccolo Hotels is part of Wharf Hotels’ portfolio and a member of Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. For more information, please visit niccolohotels.com, Instagram or LinkedIn.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850+ hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 30 million members recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7 billion in revenue and 11 million room nights in 2024. Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning.
For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or www.ghadiscovery.com.
