Spa Opportunities 17th February 2017 Issue 261

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17 February - 2 march 2017 ISSUE 261

New Aman project is ‘most ambitious to date’ Luxury hotel operator Aman will which feature ornate carvings and open a location outside of Shanghai reliefs dating back two millennia. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects in Q3 2017 that is the culmination of ye ars of re s tor at i on an d with landscapes by Dan Pearson Studio, the 26 remastered Ming conservation efforts to preserve an and Qing Dynasty houses are set ancient forest and historic Ming and Qing dynasty dwellings. within the now-flourishing relocated Described by the company as its camphor forest, and include 13 “most ambitious project to date,” four-bedroom villas. The resort also Amanyangyun, as the retreat will be includes 24 one-bedroom suites, all called, gets its name from the phrase designed with a restful, earthy palette ‘Yang Yun,’ meaning ‘the nourishwith interiors finished in wood, ing of clouds,’ and is described as stone and bamboo to create a a celebration of nature. The resort minimalistic, light-filled aesthetic. sits at the heart of an ancient forThe Aman Spa is devoted to est of camphor trees – some more Amanyangyun sits at the heart of an ancient forest of camphor trees holistic health, fitness and wellbeing, than 1,000 years old and 100ft tall – and includes 10 treatment rooms, a which have been painstakingly transported Ma Dadong led a team of botanists, engineers hydrotherapy suite, a private hammam, Russian 700km (435 miles) to Shanghai from the and specialists in Chinese architecture to move banya, nail and hair salon, and reflexology area. Jiangxi Province in eastern China. both the trees and 50 historic homes from Chinese martial arts and Tai Chi The trees were moved after the construction villages that were threatened with flooding. are also offered along with yoga and Pilates, which of a reservoir threatened their existence. Amanyangyn used the disassembled dynasty have their own specialised studios. Jiangxi-born entrepreneur and philanthropist homes to create 26 high specification villas, Details: http://lei.sr?a=2n7e2_S

Mandarin Oriental to open in Hawaii Mandarin Oriental will open a new hotel and residences in Hawaii in 2020. The Honolulu hotel will be the anchor of Mana ‘olana Place, a 36-storey tower which is being developed by Los Angeles-based Salem Partners. It will include a Spa at Mandarin Oriental offering holistic rejuvenation and relaxation, with eight treatment rooms. Further leisure options include a comprehensive fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Designed by Colorado-based [au] workshop, the 125-room hotel will be designed to reflect Hawaiian culture. Details: http://lei.sr?a=x3y3K_S

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Sue Harmsworth to get Visionary Award The International SPA Association will present the 2017 ISPA Visionary Award to ESPA International chair and founder Sue Harmsworth at the 27th ISPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, from 16-18 October, 2017. The annual award is presented to someone who has made significant contributions to both the definition and positive movement of health and wellness over their career. “Sue is recognised as one of the world’s leading spa experts,” said ISPA president Lynne McNees. “Her innovative, inspirational and forward-thinking approach, combined with her passion and vision helped shape the spa industry into what it is today.” Harmsworth has devoted her life to spa and wellness, creating spas and helping to educate the

Sue Harmsworth is one of the world’s leading spa experts

industry on the impact of health and wellbeing on beauty. Her career began in beauty journalism before she opened a salon in Toronto, a thalassotherapy resort in France, and a health farm in the UK. She has been responsible for the design and development of more than 200 spas in 60 countries. Details: http://lei.sr?a=w7V2S_S_