Wellness & Wellbeing Asia Pacific News

December 17, 2014

PolyU Study Finds Opportunities Abound for Medical Tourism in Korea

To maximise the potential of its medical tourism industry, Korea needs to maximise its strengths, "utilise its opportunities, overcome its weaknesses and prepare for threats", argue Drs Samuel Seongseop Kim and Jinsoo Lee of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In a research paper published with a co-author, the pair investigate the general trends in the medical tourism market and how they affect Korea. By identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the Korean medical tourism industry, they show the path the country could take to "become one of the premier destinations for medical tourism" in the world.

Hong Kong PolyU

Korea, Republic of

Press Release

July 3, 2014

Chavana Spa Announces Opening Of A New Spa At Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives

Chavana Spa is proud to announce the opening of a new spa facility at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi in the Maldives. Chavana Spa features four double treatment rooms with outdoor bath and shower. The treatment rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, which occupies an inviting open air reception space, a manicure-pedicure room, and a retail boutique and lounge. The boutique is dedicated to quality spa products, inviting you to continue your spa journey at home. Amidst the landscaped gardens and pleasant shade from large trees surrounding the spa, three outdoor timber pavilions allow you to experience relaxing treatments in a unique setting.

Steiner Leisure

Maldives

Press Release

June 16, 2014

PolyU Study Finds More Precise Understanding of Hotel Spa Attractiveness Needed in Hong Kong

Hotel spa facilities are becoming ever more important to inbound travellers in Hong Kong, observe Dr Deniz Kucukusta, Ms Loretta Pang and Ms Sherry Chui of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in a research paper. Yet hoteliers know little about exactly what these potential guests are looking for in hotel spas.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

December 19, 2013

Thailand’s Health & Wellness Industry - a 2013 Market Snapshot, Outlook For 2014 And Beyond

Euromonitor (2013) forecasted that Thailand’s health and wellness tourism will continue to grow, becoming a market worth ca. US$ 32 billion market by 2017, with its main contributions still coming from international consumers.

By Ingo Schweder, Founder & CEO at GOCO Hospitality, Managing Director at Horwath HTL Health & Wellness, GOCO Hospitality

Thailand

Press Release

September 30, 2013

Horwath HTL, Health and Wellness Special Market Report, Issue 1: India

India stands at the forefront of today's global spa and wellness market, alluring domestic and international visitors alike with the time-honored traditions of Ayurveda and yoga and high quality, affordable medical tourism.Now poised to become the fifth largest consumer market globally by 2020, India demonstrates all the demographic advantages of an ideal market for leading international spa and wellness brands.

By Ingo Schweder, Founder & CEO at GOCO Hospitality, Managing Director at Horwath HTL Health & Wellness, GOCO Hospitality

India

Press Release

July 8, 2013

Alila Jakarta Introduces Spa Suites at the new Spa Alila

This July, Alila Jakarta promises a refreshing break from the 9 to 5 routine with the refurbished Spa Alila. As part of its bespoke wellness experience, Spa Alila now offers new "Spa Suites" for dedicated therapies, providing a surprisingly different lifestyle sanctuary for business and leisure travellers.

Alila

Jakarta, Indonesia

Supplier News

April 23, 2013

Award Winning iRiS Software Systems to Launch New Spa Application at AHTEC Asia 2013

iRiS Software Systems, the specialist hospitality software applications company whose hotel guest services applications include the award winning iRiS Guest Valet and Mobile Valet apps, is to launch its eagerly anticipated iRiS Spa application in Hong Kong during May's AHTEC.

IRIS

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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January 20, 2011

Banyan Tree and Okura Celebrate Fifth Year of Successful Partnership

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Okura Hotels & Resorts marked their fifth year of successful partnership today in an event held in Singapore at Fullerton Hotel. In celebration of the milestone, both hotel groups organised an event showcasing a selection of their properties, attended by over a hundred clients and partners in Singapore.

Banyan Group

Macau

Press Release

May 27, 2009

Banyan Tree Hotels And Resorts Announces Fourth Resort In China

Award-winning Asian hospitality brand, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is slated to soft launch Banyan Tree Hangzhou this October, located in the historic Xixi National Wetland Park in southeast China. This is the Group’s fourth resort in China since 2005, following the success of Banyan Tree Ringha, Banyan Tree Lijiang and Banyan Tree Sanya.

Banyan Group

Hangzhou, China