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KD =`e[^i\XkjkX]] 8JG89LJ@E<JJGL9C@:8K@FE spa opportunities -ALCP$(0ALCP)'()@JJL<(+( ;X`cpe\njafYj1nnn%jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd AXgXeËjÔijk<m`Xe$YiXe[\[jgXfg\ejXkKfbpf_fk\c Japan’s first Evian-branded spa suite), Earthlite (massage spa facility has been unveiled beds) and Florieh (head spa at Palace Hotel Tokyo – part beds). FLOS was responsible of a US$1.2bn (€965m, £771m) for the spa’s lighting. mixed-use development in the Located adjacent to the heart of the Japanese capital. spa is a 127sq m (1,367sq ft) Located on the fifth floor fitness facility equipped by of the hotel, the new 1,200sq Technogym and Life Fitness. m (12,197sq ft) spa has been A 20m x 5m indoor pool is also inspired by the Alpine journey among the hotel facilities. taken by the French company’s Palace Hotel Tokyo exec- natural mineral water. utive director and general Facilities include five treat- manager Masaru Watanabe ment rooms and a spa suite said: “The concept for this spa – each named after an Alpine springs from the mountains. peak – as well as heated baths, “The journey of Evian water a marble sauna, a cold plunge The spa design has been inspired by the Alpine journey of Evian’s natural mineral water through the Alps, which leads pool and a dry sauna. to its purification and balance, is Men’s and women’s relaxation lounges also uses products from France-based Omnisens the same metaphorical journey we’re endeav- form part of the Evian spa, which boasts views and Anne Semonin throughout. ouring to embark upon with our guests. overlooking Tokyo’s Imperial Palace Gardens MEC Design International Corporation led “We sometimes forget that treatments can be and – on a clear day – Mount Fuji. the design of the Evian Spa, with Thermarium transformative, very much like a journey. That The treatment menu – like the spa’s design supplying the men’s reclining bath and the theme, of reclamation and recovery, not only – has taken inspiration from the purifying marble sauna colour therapy. Other suppliers defines the treatments but the space itself.” journey of Evian’s natural mineral water and include Agape (a deep soaking tub within the Details: http://lei.sr?a=S9K5F =fliJ\Xjfeji\m\Xcj Dfi^Xejj`^ej[\Xc]fi and resorts hotels four seasons image: knfDXiiXb\Z__fk\cj KfifekfcXleZ_[Xk\ Morgans Hotel Group is to open Delano and Mondrian-branded prop- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced erties in Marrakech, Morocco, under the opening date for its new flagship hotel in a 15-year management agreement with the heart of Toronto, Canada – the hospitality Hivernage Collection. group’s hometown for more than 50 years. Delano Marrakech – located in the Launching on 5 October, the Four Seasons heart of the Hivernage District – will Hotel Toronto showcases the “next generation” include a 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) spa of Four Seasons properties and is located in the The hotel’s spa area will be located across two floors using products supplied by brands city’s Yorkville shopping quarter. such as Valmont and marocMaroc. The 2,700sq m (29,063sq ft) Spa at Four The spa also features a yoga studio, an indoor The new 69-bedroom Mondrian Seasons Hotel Toronto – one of the largest swimming pool with adjacent whirlpool and Marrakech will be located in the luxury urban spas in Toronto – is among the indoor and outdoor relaxation decks. Agdal area and will also host “world- facilities and will be spread across two floors. Elsewhere at the 259-bedroom hotel, facilities class” spa facilities, although further Yabu Pushelberg has overseen the interior include Café Boulud and dbar by international details are yet to be announced. design of the spa, which will contain 17 cust- restaurateur and chef Daniel Boulud, which omised treatment rooms and a salon. will offer modern French cuisine. DX^Xq`e\j`^elgXk G;=]fi`GX[#B`e[c\jdXikg_fe\ Fec`e\fe[`^`kXcklie`e^gX^\j Kn`kk\i]fccfnlj1 ><K jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&jlYj jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&g[] jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&[`^`kXc 7jgXfggj7jgXfggjafYj JG8 FGGJ AfYYfXi[c`m\afYlg[Xk\j <q`e\j`^elg]fin\\bcplg[Xk\j @ejkXekj`^elg]fi`ejkXekXc\ikj IJJj`^elg]fiafYe\nj]\\[j jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&\q`e\ XkjgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&`ejkXek jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&ijj spa opportunities news ;8@CPE<NJ#AF9J#KI8@E@E>K<E;<IJnnn%jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd :FEK8:KLJ Gi`mXk\i\j`[\eZ\j]fZlj]fiJfe\mX K_\C\`jli\D\[`X:fdgXep Gfikd`cc?flj\#Gfikd`ccCXe\# ?`kZ_`e#?\ikjJ>,(;A#LB The Soneva Group, the new K\c1"++' (+-)+*(*/, company formed follow- =Xo1"++' (+-)+**0'0 ing the divestment of the Six \$dX`c1gc\Xj\lj\ZfekXZkj Senses and Evason brands, ]lcceXd\7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd has announced it is to focus on the development of resorts JlYjZi`gk`fej with private residences. ;\e`j\>`c[\X"++' (+-)+.(0*' The move will see the group jlYj7c\`jli\d\[`X%Zfd relinquish management of Soneva Gili, which is being <[`kfi offloaded by majority share- C`qK\iip"++' (+-)+*(*/, holders Capital Holdings and DXeX^`e^<[`kfi HBOS to a new owner. KfdNXcb\i"++' (+-)+.(0*+ Soneva will now focus on developing private residence at 8jj`jkXek<[`kfi Soneva Fushi and Soneva Kiri, G\k\?XpdXe"++' (+-)+.(0*/ as well as opening new pri- ;\j`^e vately-owned resorts. Soneva Soneva Kiri’s Private Cliff Reserve, one of the group’s private residences <[>XccX^_\i"++' (0',)'(0/ Gili was the only Soneva resort not to include private residences. resorts. Soneva Gili did not offer that poten- @ek\ie\k A deal to sell the management contracts of tial. We will also focus on developing further ;\Xe=fo"++' (+-)+.(0'' the majority of Six Senses and Evason branded Soneva resorts that will include a significant <ddX?Xii`j"++' (+-)+.(0)( resorts and spas has already been announced number of residential options.” K`dEXj_"++' (+-)+.(0(. and is scheduled to close this month (July). He added that the group is currently look- 8jjfZ`Xk\GlYc`j_\i Sonu Shivdasani, chair and chief executive ing at other remote but accessible islands to officer of the Soneva Group, said: “This is in re-create an additional resort in the Maldives 8ee`\Cfm\cc"++' (+-)+.(0'( keeping with our decision to focus on devel- with the potential to sell overwater private resi- I\Zil`kd\ek#kiX`e`e^Xe[k\e[\ij oping private residences at Soneva branded dences in keeping with the new strategy. GXlcK_fidXe"++' (+-)+.(0'+ J`dfe?`ebjdXe"++' (+-)+.(0', JXiX_>`YYj"++' (+-)+.(0'/ Gifg\ikpX[m\ik`j`e^jXc\j DXii`fkkdXb\jÔijkdfm\`ekf8q\iYX`aXe J`dfe?`ebjdXe"++' (+-)+.(0', =`eXeZ`Xc:fekifcc\i JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Jl\;Xm`j"++' (*0,,(0*0/ a new 243-bedroom overlook- ing the Caspian Sea and Baku’s =`eXeZ`Xc8[d`e`jkiXkfi Azadliq Square, has become ;\e`j\>`c[\X"++' (+-)+.(0*' Marriott International’s first :`iZlcXk`feDXeX^\i property in Azerbaijan. D`Z_X\c<dd\ijfe"++' (+-)+.(0*) Located in the centre of one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the hotel has Subscribe to Spa Opportunities: opened under a 50-year man- Online: www.leisuresubs.com agement agreement with Yeni Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1462 471913 Absheron Oteli LLC. Annual subscription rates are UK £31, Hotel facilities include the Europe £41, Rest of world £62, students UK £16. 561sq m (6,039sq ft) Absheron Spa, which is situated on the The spa at JW Marriott Absheron Baku contains five treatment rooms Spa Opportunities is published fortnightly by The Leisure Media Company Limited, Portmill House, 21st floor and contains five Portmill Lane, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1DJ, UK and is distributed treatment rooms – including a double room. said: “With its beautiful natural surround- in the USA by SPP, 75 Aberdeen Road, Emigsville, PA Elsewhere, the spa has Loofa and Rasul ings, fascinating history and vibrant nightlife, 17318-0437. Periodicals postage paid @ Manchester, PA POSTMASTER Send US address changes to Spa rooms; a steam bath and sauna; a manicure/ Baku is the perfect location to showcase our Opportunities, c/o PO Box 437,Emigsville, PA 17318-0437. pedicure room; and a relaxation room. There JW Marriott brand in Eastern Europe. The views expressed in print are those of the author and is also a roof-top indoor swimming pool. “Baku is fast becoming a new European and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher The Anne Semonin and Charme d’Orient prod- international hotspot and we see great oppor- Leisure Media Company Limited. All rights reserved. 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Amy McPherson, president and managing over the past two years, see Spa Business 2012 ©Cybertrek Ltd 2012 ISSN 0952/8210 director for Marriott International in Europe, Issue 1, p82: http://lei.sr?a=P9Z5r ) I\X[JgXFggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17jgXfggj :P9<IKI<B)'() ■J`^elg]fipfli=I<<[`^`kXcjlYjZi`gk`fekfjgXfggfikle`k`\jdX^Xq`e\1nnn%jgXfggfikle`k`\j%Zfd&^i\\e 8eXekXiXfg\ej8Yl;_XY`jgX_fk\c Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara has opened to become Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas’ first Middle Eastern city-based hotel.