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Inbound arrivals to Cambodia up by 15 per cent


Inbound tourism arrivals to Cambodia increased by 15 per cent year-on-year dur- ing the first 10 months in 2011, according to the country’s tourism ministry. A total of 2.31 million foreign tourists


entered the country between January and October 2011 – up from 2 million in the same period in 2010. Asian visitors make up a large majority of arrivals with visitor numbers from Vietnam and South Korea totalling nearly 800,000. Te tourism indus- try is the country’s second largest industry. In 2010, the sector received a total of 2.5 million foreign tourists, generating a total revenue of US$1.75bn (€1.34bn, £1.12bn). Spa tourism is one of the most rapidly


growing sectors of the industry, with a num- ber of new facilities having been launched in recent years.


Daily news, Jobs, Training & TenDers www.spaopportunities.com New-look for Mauritius spa


Te Residence Mauritius has announced the unveiling of its new-look Sanctuary Spa, which has benefited from an extensive €700,000 (US$939,000, £597,000) refur- bishment of its facilities. Facilities at the 600sq m


(6,458sq ft) spa include 11 treatment rooms, including two couples’ rooms, which feature an Asian-influenced design with pebbled floors and lattice furniture. Beauty and haircare treat-


Following the overhaul, the resort’s spa now houses 11 treatment rooms


ments have been designed by France-based brand Carita, which has devel- oped the Haute Beauté concept in reference to the Haute Couture fashion term. Adults and children can now benefit from


new treatments at Te Residence Mauritius’ spa, including two signature treatments for parents – Te Sanctuary Massage and the Ylang Ylang Couples massage. Te Sanctuary


Massage comprises a combination of yogic breathing techniques, aromatic massages and Reiki, while the Ylang Ylang Couples Massage uses a signature aroma. Meanwhile, a new gym with cardiovascu-


lar equipment has been created as part of the revamp, with a personal trainer offering tailor- made programmes using Tai Chi and Yoga.


Kempinski opens Haitang Bay Sanya resort The resort’s Spa Centre is located


Resort operator Kempinski opened its latest property in Haitang, China on 8 January. Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya will


offer accommodation in 576 guest rooms and 52 luxuriously appointed villas. Facilities include a spa golf course and five restaurants.


Te revamp includes the addition of a day spa


New spa planned for UK independent luxury hotel


Boringdon Hall Hotel director James Nettleton has announced plans for a new multi-million pound development to include a spa and a 60-bedroom expan- sion of the Devon property. Further details of the project are expected


to be announced in the New Year, with Plymouth-based ADG chosen as architects and Ward Williams Associates named as project manager. The planned scheme follows the


announcement earlier this year that the Nettleton Group had taken over the 41-bed- room property, which also includes Te Gallery Restaurant. It is expected that 50 new jobs will be created as part of the devel- opment, which forms part of a long-term strategy designed to secure the future of the historic hotel. Nettleton said: “The building has an


amazing history and hopefully this new development will secure its future.”


6 Elemis announces five new spa agreements


Elemis, one of the UK’s lead- ing spa and skincare brands, has continued with its expan- sion following the addition of five new UK spas to its port- folio this winter. Among the latest venues


to partner with Elemis is Te Garden Spa at Te Bath Priory Hotel, which features four treatment rooms – including one double room – and an indoor swimming pool. Fullerton Place Spa


at Shortflatt Tower near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which has four treatment rooms, hammam, steamroom and an outdoor hot tub, now offers a range of Elemis therapies. Two venues in West Yorkshire have also


Read Spa Opportunities online: www.spaopportunities.com/digital Bath Priory is one of the five UK spas to agree a deal with Elemis in 2011


partnered with Elemis – Wood Hall Hotel and Spa in Wetherby, which has two treatment


rooms, and Te Potting Shed Spa in Batley. Meanwhile, Elemis has also joined forces with Te Rush Salon Group’s flagship salon in the centre of London – Te House of Rush – which spans two floors.


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by the Haitang river and has been built using elements from an old Shanghai-style house which was previously owned by early 20th century crime lord Du Yuesheng – dubbed “China’s Al Capone”.


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