Travel and Tourism Industry News

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism will hold a health and wellness tourism summit entitled “Embracing Health and Wellness in the Heart of Asia” on October 22 – 25, 2008 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in celebration of the Philippines’ Health and Wellness Tourism Month. The summit brings together leading experts in evidence-based medicine, alternative [...]

Gaming enthusiasts visiting Sonesta Maho Beach Resort&Casino in St. Maarten need no longer suffer from stiff, aching muscles after long hours at the Casino Royale. The new “Royale Relief Massage” by Maho’s Good Life Spa offers players pure relaxation, sending them back to the casino floor re-charged and ready to win big! The “Royale Relief [...]

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is now offering a new proprietary half-day wellness programme titled ‘Oriental Wisdom’ which is available to hotel guests and day visitors alike. Bringing together an array of distinctive Asian treatments, the programme reflects Mandarin Oriental’s spa philosophy of merging ancient life-enhancing traditions and techniques from many cultures into potent [...]

Zen Resort launches an integrated wellness deal for yoga group leaders and teachers to hold their training workshops in combination with the resort’s programs of pranayama, meditation, ayurveda and cultural and recreational activities for living in harmony with one’s inner self as well as the outer world of society and nature. Zen Resort is a [...]

The Angkor Palace Resort & Spa is offering a package celebrating the opening of a new championship golf course designed by Nick Faldo. The 5-star resort in Siem Reap, famed for the legendary Angkor Wat temple complex, is offering a two-night ‘Golf @The Palace’ package priced at US$479 for two, including a round of golf [...]

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has upgraded its six VIP Spa Suites with new time offerings, bespoke amenities and an elegant décor. The six spa suites are located on the top floor of the Spa and all feature floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Taking from The Spa’s oriental heritage, [...]

The Anantara Resort Hua Hin has launched a special ‘Well Being’ retreat promotion. The retreat is inclusive of 4 nights stay in a luxurious Superior Lagoon Room with the following daily inclusions: Breakfast Buffet (in-room or at one of two restaurants of choice), a spa cuisine meal, a glass spa smoothies, an exclusive spa treatment, [...]