Published on
17/06/2026 - 14:43 GMT+2
Travel has traditionally been a time to disconnect, but between airlines adding ultra-fast wifi to cabins and keeping your friends updated via Instagram stories, our down time is starting to involve a lot more screen time.
Now, a hotel chain is introducing a novel way to combat your social media use while on holiday: The “anti-appy hour”.
Launched to coincide with Global Wellness Day, guests at YOTEL properties around the globe will be able to tap their phone against a Bloom card to block out digital distractions for an hour.
