"Essence of Shangri-La" Greets Guests At Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

The scent is fresh and clean, subtly Asian, and is said to evoke sensations of serenity and calm. The delicate aroma, six months under development, was inspired by the concept of Shangri-La itself - the legendary land of exquisite harmony and beauty described in James Hilton's 1933 novel Lost Horizon. The scent's bottom notes of vanilla, sandal and musk are highlighted by top notes of light bergamot and tea spiced with ginger.

The safe, non-allergenic, water-based fragrance is gently dispersed by an atomization system which features anti-bacterial and anti-smoke benefits as well.

"We want all our guests to feel that they have arrived at a safe and comforting haven, as soon as they walk through our doors, and we will spare no detail to create that sensation," says Symon Bridle, chief operating officer. "'Essence of Shangri-La' adds another sensory layer of welcome to all who enter and enhances the overall Shangri-La experience."

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, currently manages 49 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and four-star Traders brands, with a rooms inventory of over 23,000. The group has over 40 projects under development in Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at .