The first of an exclusive range of �The Spa at Mandarin Oriental� Bath, Skincare and Gift items for purchase at the Group�s Luxury Hotels Worldwide
HONG KONG � The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group today announced the launch of a proprietary luxury spa product line to include bath, skincare, clothing and spa gift items. The first in a line of signature products will be available for purchase at all of the Group�s worldwide spas from March 2005. �The Spa at Mandarin Oriental� merchandise has been specifically formulated to reflect Mandarin Oriental�s holistic spa philosophy which regularly receives international acclaim for its focus on well-being and for providing guests with luxury spa experiences that draw on the Group�s oriental origins. Each spa is unique from its design concept to the exotic array of international therapies that it provides.
�Our range of products has been carefully designed to reflect the therapeutic benefits of our exclusive spa treatments, from ayurveda to shiatsu and from reflexology to aromatherapy,� said Ingo Schweder, Group Director of Spa. �The demand from our guests to �take home� the Mandarin Oriental Spa experience has been extremely high and we are delighted to fulfil such requests with a product range of the utmost quality and integrity,� Schweder concluded.
Under Mandarin Oriental�s direction, an exclusive bath and skincare collection has been developed by the internationally recognised spa company, E�SPA. The line, which combines the best of ancient and modern therapies, blends the finest ingredients, rich in essential oils, extracted from plants of Oriental origin.
The signature gift collection also features candles, oil burners, inspirational CD�s and exclusive TeaSpa infusions that are blended by a master tea blender from herbs, spices, fruits and green teas of the finest quality. In addition, a collection of luxurious lounge and leisure wear with a distinctive Asian design has been developed using the finest natural materials, and is ideally suited for regular spa goers.
All items within the spa collection are contained within Mandarin Oriental�s exclusive branding and packaging.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Bath and Skincare products comprise the following:
� Oriental Salt Scrub 16 Oz. Jar / Retail Price: US$34.00 The richly aromatic essential oils of tropical Frangipani, exotic Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Patchouli are infused in a skin nourishing blend of Sweet Almond, Sunflower and Coconut oil. Combined with mineral-rich sea salt, this luxurious and uplifting Salt Scrub leaves the skin smooth, replenished and exotically fragrant.
� Oriental Bath Oil 4 Oz. Bottle / Retail Price: US$45.00 This aromatic oil of Frangipani, Jasmine and Mandarin allows the skin to be conditioned with deeply nourishing Macadamia Nut and Kukui Nut oils. Helps leave the skin soft and supple with the mind relaxed and at ease.
� Oriental Body Oil 4 Oz. Bottle / Retail Price: US$45.00 This sensuous and exotic blend of aromatic Frangipani, Jasmine and Mandarin essential oils is infused in a deeply nourishing and hydrating blend of Macadamia Nut and Kukui Nut oils. Helps replenish skin�s moisture and enhance overall well-being.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Gift Collection comprises:
� Oriental Wisdom Music CD � Volumes 1 & 2/Retail Price: US$20.00 Produced exclusively for Mandarin Oriental, both volumes of Oriental Wisdom include over sixty minutes of inspirational music ideal for meditation, massage, yoga or simple relaxation. � Oriental Candle 3� diameter Frosted Glass Votive / Retail Price: US$52.00 Created exclusively for Mandarin Oriental by E�SPA, this elegant candle features a sensuous oriental blend of exotic Frangipani, Jasmine and Mandarin.
� Oriental Burning Oil and Decorative Burner 2 Oz. Bottles / Retail Price: US$43.00 (oil only); with Decorative Burner US$67.00 Available in two aromas, Unity Blend and Oriental Harmony, these essential oils evoke warm Hawaiian breezes and tropical nights.
� TeaSpa Infusions US$11.00 to US$25.00 27 specially selected, tea infusions for the Spas at Mandarin Oriental. Each individually created to enhance well-being in specific ways. Blends include: anti stress, romance, immune boost and energy.
� Mandarin Oriental Leisure Spa Clothing An exclusive private label collection for The Spa at Mandarin Oriental comprising a variety of comfortable leisure wear for men, women and children ranging from spa robes, silk tops and Capri pants to cotton pieces for yoga, tai chi, Pilates, apr�s beach and apr�s spa. The collection reflects traditional and modern Asian influences, with details such as Chinese buttons and Mandarin collars, and evokes a sense of serenity and calm with the use of natural colours from vanilla through to stone, cocoa and sand. Simple yet elegant silhouettes with a focus on natural fabrics such as cotton voile, light stretch cotton, georgette and matte Chinese silks are the essence of the collection.
The Spa clothing collection will vary by property, and pricing ranges from US$19 for a pair of shorts to US$250 for a cashmere robe and silk pant set.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has established itself at the forefront of the spa industry, leading some of the most advanced facilities and treatment programs available to spa-goers today. The Group currently operates spas in London, Paris, New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Honolulu, Bermuda, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Surabaya, Macau and Manila. There are a further seven under development in new and existing hotels around the world. The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are dedicated to promoting �wellness� in the broadest context, and have been consistently recognised by influential global publications as among the world�s finest.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world�s most prestigious hotels and resorts, currently operating 21 luxury hotels with a further five under development in Hong Kong and Tokyo (2005), Riviera Maya, Mexico and Prague (2006) and Boston (2007). In total, Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, some 8,000 rooms in 14 countries with 12 hotels in Asia, nine in The Americas and five in Europe.
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