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Two new Hyatt-operated developments have opened in Asia, offering luxury accommodation and spa facil- ities, further showcasing the region’s hunger for the hospi- tality and wellness markets. In Cambodia, the recently


Kelly is the founder of real estate firm Civano Living


Kevin M Kelly joins Two Bunch Palms hot springs resort as CEO


Former president and chief branding offi- cer of Canyon Ranch, Kevin M Kelly, has joined Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort in the California desert as chief executive officer. Kelly is the founder of Civano Living, a


real estate advisory and development firm that specialises in wellness and community. In his new position, Kelly will spear-


head the renovation and expansion of the 52-room hot spring resort, which occupies 50 acres of the 260 acre oasis. Speaking on his role, Kelly said: “We’re


seeking to reposition Two Bunch Palms as the first step towards building a sustainable- wellness lifestyle brand that research tells us is desperately needed in the marketplace.” The property was purchased in April


2012 by a group of LA investors that include Hollywood producer Donald Kushner, busi- nessman Steve Markoff, real estate investor Gidi Cohen and film producer Elie Samaha. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k0U1Q


Estée Lauder study links poor quality sleep to skin ageing


A recent study analysing the effects of sleep on skin quality has found that poor sleep- ers had increased signs of skin ageing and slower recovery from environmental stress- ors such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Te study, commissioned by Estée Lauder


involved 60 pre-menopausal women between the ages of 30 and 49, with half of participants falling into the poor qual- ity sleep category. Poor quality sleepers showed increased


signs of intrinsic skin ageing including fine lines, uneven pigmentation and slackening of skin and reduced elasticity. Te researchers also found that good


quality sleepers recovered more effi- ciently from stressors to the skin. Details: http://lei.sr?a=b2o2b


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opened Park Hyatt Siem Reap, offers 108 contemporary guest rooms and 13 luxury suites. Te spa, operated by Park


Hyatt, covers 242 sq m (2,615 sq ft) and takes inspiration from Zen teachings, offer- ing holistic spa treatments which use exclusive aroma- therapy products. Te spa has six treatment rooms, a steam- room and a rooſtop relaxation space for foot massages and for practicing yoga. To complement the spa, the hotel offers a


Shenyang’s spa offers six private treatment suites overlooking the city


– owned by large conglomerate China Resources – complete with 850 sq m (9,149 sq ſt) of spa and wellness facilities. The Grand Hyatt Shenyang’s Qing Spa


24-hour fitness centre with Technogym car- dio vascular and strength machines, which use VISIOWEB systems to connect to the internet to enable multimedia use. Meanwhile, in Shenyang, China, Grand Hyatt has opened a new 29-storey development


occupies and houses six private treat- ment suites that look out across the city. Te development also offers two spa suites and an exclusive Chairman Suite, where up to 10 people can share a communal space. Details: http://lei.sr?a=V0l0t


Fairmont Baku opens in Flame Towers


A new Fairmont hotel, with an ESPA spa, has been opened inside Azerbaijan’s tallest building complex. Fairmont Baku, Flame


Towers, is also the luxury brand’s first development in the emerging destination of Azerbaijan. The incred- ible building, designed by global architectural practice HOK, cost $350m (£226.1m, €263.2m), is Azerbaijan’s tall- est skyscraper at 190m (623ſt) and is covered with 10,000 LED screens that display the movement of a fire visible from the farthest points of Baku. Te hotel, located in one of the building’s


Azerbaijan’s Flame Towers is known worldwide for its unique look


three towers, features 318 rooms and includes a spa, two tennis courts, 2,500sq m (26,900sq ſt) of meeting space and a business centre. Te 2,500sq m (26,900sq ſt) spa includes


seven treatment rooms, a traditional ham- mam and an indoor pool. Also included is a Technogym-equipped fitness centre and out- door pool with spa pool and bar. Oil-rich Baku is proving to be a hot property


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for luxury hotel and spa developers, with a new Swissôtel, also owned by Fairmont, the most recent to open in the capital city, which has attracted names, including Hyatt, and Hilton. Wellness tourism is rapidly becoming an


important part of Azerbaijan’s economy, with the government’s priorities based on shaping it as an elite destination for spa and wellness, in addition to religious tourism. Baku has been highlighted by the govern- ment as a key destination for growth in the sector. Details: http://lei.sr?a=s3G3o


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