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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
EXPANDS SPA PORTFOLIO WITH EIGHT NEW SPAS IN EIGHT COUNTRIES
From the bustling city of
London to the white-sand beaches of Cancun, Mexico, Marriott
International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) premieres eight world-class spas around
the world. Each of the spas offers specialized treatments that give
customers a spa experience that has a unique sense of the locale.
Marriott International announced last year that it would double its
spa portfolio over the next two years under a new series of standards
designed to eliminate the barriers that deter many consumers from
experiencing the benefits of a spa. Today, the Marriott spa portfolio
includes 28 spas in 10 countries.
“We have been operating spas for almost 20 years, beginning in the
mid-1980s with our first spa at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort
& Spa in California. Over that time, we have learned a lot about
what our spa guests like and expect. Now, we are coupling these
learnings with our reputation for providing consistent, caring and
nurturing service to create the Marriott spa experience,” said Laura
Bates, Marriott’s vice president for leisure travel. “We are
delighted that our spa expansion plans are on target.”
Marriott International’s newest spas
include:
The JW Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa recently
unveiled a 35,000-square-foot, three-level spa, the largest in Latin
America. The Spa incorporates Mayan-inspired treatments and raw
materials from the region, including fresh fruit, stone and crystal,
incense, mud and milk. Spa Director Cynthia Claudia Graf, a native of
Mexico, balances historic Mayan rituals and ceremonies (such as those
for brides and expectant mothers) with modern-day ingredients. Guests
are encouraged to ask about the history of their treatments, some of
which reflect Mayan-influences, including: ‘Sihi Na Queen’
Bodywrap, a wrap used to firm and thin the skin with a self-heating
clay and gel; Jade & Rose Sculpture, a therapy that drains the
body of excess fat using Mayan Jade crystals and wrapping the body in
a mask and rose petals; and Temaztac Fountain of Youth, a hydrotherapy
treatment using milk serum, which helps combat certain physical and
emotional body disorders.
The Spa at the Renaissance London
Chancery Court in London provides the
perfect haven for E’SPA holistic treatments combining traditional
European and Eastern philosophies. Limestone, granite, natural wood
and ecru colors have all been used in the interior décor of the Spa,
and this, together with specially designed lighting, creates a
relaxing, soothing and escapist atmosphere. Bridges take guests across
gently running water surrounding the main body of the Spa to the
treatment and changing rooms. A rotunda at the center of the Spa
houses the relaxation room, where guests recline on individually
designed chaise lounges with personal lighting and headphones. Fresh
juices and a fruit platter are offered in this haven of tranquility.
Guests are advised to arrive 40 minutes prior to their treatment to
relax in order to fully benefit from their treatment. Afterwards, they
can return to the relaxation room for as long as they wish. The Spa
has seven treatment rooms and a VIP suite with two treatment beds and
private changing area and shower – ideal for couples or friends.
The Jordan Valley Marriott Resort and Spa
at the Dead Sea (opening in late 2002) is tucked between the Great
Rift Valley Mountains of Jordan and the Dead Sea. The Mediterranean
climate combine with the Dead Sea’s high concentration of
therapeutic minerals to make this spa an ideal place for relaxation
and rejuvenation. The spa consists of five hydrotherapy areas, eight
individual treatment rooms, eight massage and facial rooms, two steam
rooms and two saunas. Guests may partake in the Middle Eastern spa
tradition of Turkish baths and Rasul, or mud sauna treatments. The
spa’s treatments take advantage of the healing properties of the
Dead Sea’s mud and salt, including the Dead Sea Salt Scrub, the Dead
Sea Mud Wrap and Facial Mask, and the Milk & Honey Wrap, which is
especially appropriate to the resort’s location in the Biblical
“land of milk and honey.” The facility also features an aerobics
room, indoor saltwater pool, three whirlpools, relaxation room, male
and female solariums and treatment terraces with pools, and separate
salons for men and women.
The Mandara Spa at the JW Marriott Phuket
Resort in Thailand features a complete
range of traditional Asian and western spa treatments with special
emphasis on Thai-style massage and beauty processes. These treatments
include a variety of massage styles, mud body wraps, herbal wraps and
facials, salt scrubs, seaweed wraps, aromatherapy, reflexology and a
selection of luxurious fresh water baths. Treatments are available for
individual guests or couples. The 750-square-meter (8,100-square-foot)
spa complex includes five private double-treatment suites offering
air-conditioned comfort and featuring traditional Thai décor. Each of
the treatment suites opens onto a private tropical garden and offers
outdoor showers, plunge pools and traditional Thai ‘salas’
(pavilion) for treatments or relaxing.
The Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf
Resort & Spa in Spain is an extensive
49,000-square-foot (4,552-square-meter) spa that emphasizes a holistic
philosophy. Experts in massage; beauty, energy and anti-aging
treatments; body wraps; specialized baths; healthcare and fitness are
available to tend to guests’ wishes. The spa encompasses three
floors and includes a tea bar; two thermal mineral water pools;
Turkish, Cleopatra, herbal and Japanese baths; a cold water pool; sun
deck; and Ottoman steam, massage and beauty treatment rooms.
The spa at the Brazilian resort of Costa
do Sauipe (opening early 2002), near the
coastal city of Salvador, is located in its own building near Marriott
and Renaissance hotels in a self-contained resort area. The spa’s
signature treatments – developed by Brazilian spa pioneer Ala
Szerman – take advantage of the country’s rich natural resources.
For example, the aloe wrap uses banana tree leaves followed by a
lavender moisturizing treatment. Oxygen facials, themed massages,
aromatherapy and hot stone therapy are among the other treatments
offered at the spa. After a day of treatments, guests can relax at the
spa’s outdoor café with lunch or a healthy snack.
The Spa at the Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel
pampers its guests with an 8,000-square-foot spa, fitness center and
juice bar. The Spa features a full range of facial treatments, body
wraps and scrubs, nail treatments and cosmetics. Decléor products are
used for both facial and body treatments, and Versace cosmetics are
featured at The Spa.
The much-anticipated spa at the JW
Marriott Hotel Mirage City, Cairo
(opening early 2003) is the first of its kind in Egypt. The
120,000-square-foot spa will feature 24 specialized treatment rooms,
indoor and outdoor pools, and salt baths. The spa will combine the
best treatments used by the ancient Egyptians with the most current
spa trends of today.
Over the next two years, Marriott International will open additional
spas in Ireland, St. Kitts and the U.S., including locations in
California, Florida, Arizona and Alabama.
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