A NEW SPA CONCEPT FOR OBEROI HOTELS AND RESORTS

The Oberoi Group has entered into an agreement with The Banyan Tree Group to manage spas in its luxury hotels and resorts in India, Indonesia, Mauritius and Egypt

Under the brand name of Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree, all new resorts and a number of the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts will feature full service spas managed by Banyan Tree, one of the world's most prestigious spa management companies. Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree will offer the Oberoi tradition of excellence in the hospitality industry and the professional expertise in spa management of the Banyan Tree Group.

Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree will provide an exclusive and serene experience that is a unique combination of relaxation, rejuvenation and pampering.

Exquisitely designed in spectacular settings, each spa is located in the fabulous environs of the Oberoi Group's luxury Hotels and Resorts in Bali, Lombok and Mauritius, Sahl Hasheesh in Egypt, Rajvilas in Jaipur, Amarvilas in Agra, Cecil in Shimla, Wildflower Hall in Mashobra, Vanyavilas in Ranthambhore and the soon to be opened Udaivilas in Udaipur. Oberoi Hotels in Mumbai, Delhi and Calcutta will also feature Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree.

Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree will offer holistic, non-clinical therapies and massages, incorporating Indian Ayurvedic principles, Aromatherapy and Western techniques.

Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree will use the finest natural ingredients and feature spa recipes and techniques specially researched at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy.

Highly skilled and trained Thai therapists will be hand-picked from a staff that have undergone 430 hours of rigorous theoretical and practical training at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy in Phuket, Thailand.

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts with their highly distinctive character, gracious hospitality and personalized service are known for their extraordinary levels of comfort and service. Banyan Tree has succeeded in establishing itself as one of the World's leading, award-winning spa management companies. The corporate mission of Banyan Tree is to develop and manage spas in luxury resorts that are true to Asian traditions and are environmentally sensitive.

Elaborating on the association with The Banyan Tree Group, Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi, Managing Director, The Oberoi Group, said, "Banyan Tree shares The Oberoi Group's commitment to quality, luxury and training. As a pioneer in the tropical spa concept, Banyan Tree has acquired specialized knowledge and experience over the years and I believe that Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree will add great value to the experience of our guests at our hotels and resorts."

The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, operates in seven countries with 37 properties including the luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts and the superior first class Trident Hotels. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour service, car rentals, project management and corporate air charters.