Sleep tourism, catering to people who'd rather spend their vacation in bed, is one of the biggest travel trends right now. Recent market analysis projects a USD$400-billion increase in value from 2023 to 2028, eventually breaching the USD$1-trillion barrier. It's so trending that the hotel industry has reportedly jumped in. (1)

Traditional tourism isn't going away anytime soon, but more people want to recoup sleep hours lost to the rigours of daily life. A survey done last year reported that the average Australian only gets less than seven hours of sleep per night. Sleep quality is as much of a problem, with a third of Australians struggling to either fall or remain asleep. (2)

On that note, sleep tourism doesn't mean leaving the comforts of your humble abode. With the right furnishings and design decisions, a normal bedroom can provide quality sleep for the weary Aussie. Check out the tips below to make it happen.

A bed that gives sleepless nights, let alone back or neck pain, defeats the purpose of sleep tourism. Comfort is the name of the game, and there are plenty of ways to maximise it.

Start by checking the current mattress for signs of a long-overdue replacement. Waking up to a sore body or with difficulty breathing is a major red flag, but there are others, such as:

Most of these signs also apply to pillows and covers, albeit they tend to be replaced much earlier. According to the Sleep Foundation, pillows may need to be retired after one to four years, depending on the filling material. (3)

One of these signs is reason enough to head to a mattress store and explore the mattress range. You can pick between traditional innerspring and memory foam mattresses, or go for one that has the best of both worlds. Also consider crucial factors like........

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