Wellness & Wellbeing Press Releases

February 25, 2006

Overseas Spa Companies sign up for ISPA 2006 Thailand

Three International Companies confirmed presence in this year’s biggest spa event in Asia Pacific. Three major overseas spa companies recently signed up as Exhibitors for the ISPA 2006 Thailand namely: Pevonia Botanica (USA), Fresh'n Care and KLAPP Cosmetics from Germany. More and more international spa products, brands and organizations are coming for this years ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa and Wellness Conference and Exhibition at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from May 3-5, 2006 with the theme “The Best of The East.”

IBRIX Co., Ltd.

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February 14, 2006

White Oaks Conference Resort And Spa Introduces Human Performance | A Revolutionary Human Wellness Program For Today’s Professionals

Stress levels for today’s CEOs and top executives have intensified thanks to the demands of downsizing, instantaneous communication tools, and numerous work-life balance pressures. This trend is beginning to have a measurable impact on health, and in turn on the bottom line. White Oaks addresses this trend with stress management and lifestyle coaching that goes beyond traditional management training.

White Oaks

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February 12, 2006

ISPA kicks off 80 Days Countdown to Best of the East

In the next few months, the spa industry of Thailand takes center stage as it host the upcoming ISPA 2006 THAILAND International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition scheduled on May 3-5, 2006 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Dubbed as “The Best of the East,” it becomes the most important gathering of spa professionals in Asia Pacific for this year and the most comprehensive exhibition on spa to date.

IBRIX Co., Ltd.

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January 15, 2006

Six Senses Gallery Goes On-line With A Range Of Specialty Items From Resort Boutiques

Bangkok | The innovative gift boutiques located at Soneva Resorts, Evason Hideaways and Evason Resorts, operated by Six Senses Gallery, have gone on-line at www.sixsensesgallery.com. The on-line Gallery presents a selection of the most popular merchandise at these established outlets.

Six Senses

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January 5, 2006

Spas of America Launches North American Spa Travel Website

NEW YORK, Spas of America today launched a new website featuring over 300 resort, hotel and destination spas in the United States and Canada. The new online experience enables spa enthusiasts around the world to search and browse premium spa listings, read health and wellness articles, spa reviews, browse and purchase Spa & Wellness products, and book vacation travel options.

Spas of America

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December 29, 2005

Thai Spa Gears Up For The World Market In ISPA 2006

A selection of Thai world-class spa products and concepts are set to be unveiled to the global spa marketplace during the ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition to be held on May 3-5, 2006 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

IBRIX Co., Ltd.

Press Release

December 14, 2005

Thailand hosts ISPA 2006

The International Spa Association announces the ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition to be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from May 3-5, 2006.

IBRIX Co., Ltd.

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Lighthouse

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October 12, 2005

Westin Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Renewal Suite; Westin Takes on Martha Stewart's Apprentice Task

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. | Last night millions tuned in to see Martha Stewart's Apprentice candidates toil to create new lifestyle suites at The Westin New York at Times Square. Today, Westin Hotels & Resorts and its team of designers debut its own lifestyle suite product, the Renewal Suite. Created to reflect Westin's new brand positioning around personal renewal, the Renewal Suite features chromotherapy, digital art, a spa bath, and tranquil water, light, and music features throughout.

Starwood

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August 16, 2005

Six Senses unveils The Earth Spa | A natural environment for Balancing Senses

Bangkok: After twelve months with skilled craftspeople creating one of the most unique spas in the world, the Earth Spa by Six Senses has opened in the Royal seaside town of Hua Hin, Thailand.

Six Senses

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August 9, 2005

Steiner Leisure Announces Agreement to Operate a New Spa at the Musket Cove Island Resort In Fiji

NASSAU, The Bahamas | Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR) today announced that Mandara Spa, its premier resort spa brand, has entered into an agreement to operate a new luxury spa facility at the Musket Cove Island Resort in the Fiji Islands. The resort is owned by Musket Cove Resorts Limited. Located on Malolo Lailai Island, the exclusive 52 bungalow Musket Cove Island Resort is a premier boutique resort situated directly on oceanfront property located 15 kilometers west of Nadi in the scenic Mamanuca Islands of Fiji.

Steiner Leisure

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January 24, 2005

Marriott Opens Southern Arizona's Newest and Largest Resort - JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson

WASHINGTON, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News) today announced the opening of the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, the first new resort in Tucson, Ariz., in 18 years. Starr Pass features 575 spacious guest rooms, including 35 deluxe suites; a 20,000-square-foot full-service spa with 23 treatment rooms; seven dining venues; a 27-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course; and more than 88,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Owned by Starr Pass Resort Development, LLC and managed by Marriott International, Starr Pass is the 34th property to join the world-class collection of distinctive JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the most elegant and sophisticated hotels carrying the Marriott brand name.

Marriott

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January 17, 2005

Steiner Leisure Limited Announces Agreement by Mandara Spa to Build and Operate the Spa at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida

NASSAU, The Bahamas | Steiner Leisure Limited (NASDAQ:STNR) today announced that its Mandara Spa division has entered into an agreement to build out and operate a luxury spa facility at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida owned by Tishman Realty & Construction Corporation and Met Life and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Located in Orlando, Florida, the 2,267 guest room AAA Four Diamond Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is a premier resort complex situated on 87 acres of beautiful lakefront property in the heart of the Walt Disney World(R) Resort.

Steiner Leisure

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December 12, 2004

SPAcademy By Raffles International And Cornell University Present First Executive Development Programme In Spa Management

SINGAPORE, SPAcademy By Raffles International and Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration have teamed up to put together Asia’s first Cornell-SPAcademy Executive Development Programme in Spa Management, which will be held in Singapore from 10 to 14 January 2005. The first-of-its-kind in Asia, the programme aims to provide aspiring spa owners and managers with an operational blueprint for running a successful spa business.

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September 19, 2004

Mandara Spa Announces Agreement With Oceania Cruises

NASSAU, The Bahamas | Steiner Leisure (NASDAQ:STNR) announced that its Mandara Spa brand, has signed an agreement with Oceania Cruises for a five-year term through August 2009. This new agreement provides for Mandara Spa to be the exclusive provider of unique spa and massage services, hair dressing, beauty treatments, and fitness programs aboard the luxury vessels Insignia and Regatta, as well as on all ships it introduces into service during the term of this agreement.

Steiner Leisure

Press Release

September 7, 2004

Shangri-La Launches New Spa Brand CHI

Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, has announced its foray into the growing spa market with the launch of its new brand, CHI. The first CHI spa opened at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok in July 2004. There are plans for 10 CHI spas to be introduced in various hotel locations over the next few years.

Shangri-La