U Spa Barrière - Hotel Majestic Barrière Cannes

Spa Experience Offer

Escape to sunny Cannes for a moment of relaxation and leisure!

See our Spa Experience Offer for 2-night minimum stays including :

Breakfast
An 80€ U Spa Barrière Voucher

Offer valid up to 4th December 2011, excluding festival periods and during congresses

For Further information and reservations : +33 (0)4 92 98 77 00

Price per night in a double Superior room, subject to sales terms & conditions, availability and the number of rooms reserved for the offer. Offer cannot be combined with other current offers. Please Contact us for room category rates.

Offer from 269 Euros

U Spa Barrière - Hotel Majestic Barrière Cannes

Spa Break Offer

A short trip to Cannes to enjoy our special offer focused on relaxation, wellbeing and gourmet delights!

See our Spa Break Offer for all 5-night minimum stays including :

Breakfast
A champagne VIP welcome
Dinner for 2 at Fouquet’s Cannes (Drinks excluded)
An 60-minute massage per person at the U Spa Barrière

Offer valid up to 4th December 2011, excluding festival periods and during congresses

For Further information and reservations : +33 (0)4 92 98 77 00

Price per night in a double Superior room, subject to sales terms & conditions, availability and the number of rooms reserved for the offer. Offer cannot be combined with other current offers. Please Contact us for room category rates.

Offer from 299 Euros

Hotel Majestic Barrière Cannes

Wellbeing Spa Offer

Take a wellbeing, revitalizing break in the Cannes sunshine!

See our Wellbeing Spa Offer for 2-night minimum stays including :

Breakfast
An 60-minute massage for 1 at the U Spa Barrière

Offer valid up to 4th December 2011, excluding festival periods and during congresses

For Further information and reservations : +33 (0)4 92 98 77 00

Price per night in a double Superior room, subject to sales terms & conditions, availability and the number of rooms reserved for the offer. Offer cannot be combined with other current offers. Please Contact us for room category rates.

Offer from 302 Euros

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

What defines the perfect vacation experience?  Guests casting away at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles this year are being given extra time to find out for themselves with the Resort’s ‘Stay Longer’ promotion: a year-long promotion (blackout dates apply*) that offers four nights for the price of three, or seven nights for the price of five.

And what a place to conduct the investigation…At Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, signature moments occur even before guests have stepped foot within the vast 170 acre ocean-front grounds.  As the private transfer BMWs round a curve on the winding cliff-top road, just half an hour from the main airport, a clearing in the cinnamon and mango trees reveals the brilliant white smile of Petite Anse bay, flanked by the shimmering turquoise sea and a lush tropical amphitheatre of tree-house villas: the first glimpse of castaway heaven.

From that moment on, signature experiences are there for the choosing. Most guests delight in the mesmerising sight of watching the sun dip into the vast swathe of Indian Ocean from one of 67 private, treetop infinity pools, high amongst the canopy of mango and cinnamon trees.  Others reckon there’s no beating immersing in the wild vanilla, cinnamon and frangipani of the surrounding jungle in a private spa pavilion dramatically cantilevered off the hillside, 80 metres above the sea.  Then there’s the sensation of lounging in blissful seclusion on the whispering white sands of Petite Anse Bay, serenaded by tropical birdsong, cooled by gentle breezes and pampered by Four Seasons…or venturing out on a customised Creole tour around Mahé’s colourful interior to discover the palette of tea gardens, spice plantations, art and sculpture galleries that lie behind the island’s tropical façade.

But as with every experience, there’s no substitute for self-discovery….Visit www.fourseasons.com/seychelles today to start creating your own castaway moments – with our compliments…

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles’ Stay Longer’ promotion offers:
·        A complimentary 4th night with every 3 consecutive nights’ stay, or
·        A complimentary 6th and 7th night for 5 consecutive nights’ stay

*Valid from:
·        January 10 – April 21, 2011
·        May 11 – June 30, 2011
·        September 16 – October 31, 2011
·        December 1 – 22, 2011

For further information or to make a reservation, please call +248-393-333 or e-mail reservations.sey@fourseasons.com .
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As the world’s leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manages 84 properties in 34 countries.  Open since February 6, 2009, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offers a vacation experience of unlimited variety, and the highly personalised, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world.  For more information on Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, visit www.fourseasons.com/seychelles.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International

Financial Centre takes its place in Luxury Group – Hotel Features Largest Ballroom and Tallest Waterfall in the City’s Financial District

After much anticipation and years of preparation, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) officially opens its doors today.  The 341-room hotel, with 124 executive residences, is the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai and the sixth property in the region for the luxury hotel company.

Lothar Quarz, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC was joined by hotel owners and senior leaders from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. for a private official ribbon cutting ceremony.  “This day marks the beginning of an exciting new journey,” states Quarz.  “I am truly proud of our ladies and gentlemen who have worked hard to put the final details into place.  It is their work ethic, commitment to providing the best service, and relentless determination that will elevate our guests’ experiences and set us apart from our competition.”

Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. said, “The company philosophy is to design hotels that are casually elegant, with the occasional classical influence as appropriate. This hotel is a stunning example of that strategic direction.”  Humler added “Being able to expand our presence in Dubai and be part of a region of substantial growth is a tremendous opportunity. Of course, we were quick to welcome the chance to provide an outstanding meeting venue for the international companies that already have a presence in this complex.”

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International

As the only hotel to be directly linked to the complex of buildings in Dubai International Financial Centre, the social hub will be at No. 5, the hotel bar located in the prime welcoming position at the end of this pathway.  A dramatic 30 meter (100 feet) wine wall that is home to 3000 bottles of the finest varietals in the world is a focal point for gourmands and wine connoisseurs. Other dining selections include Blue Rain, the signature Thai fine-dining restaurant; Can Can, a French all-day dining brasserie and the Center Cut steakhouse, providing multiple settings for the enjoyment of the cuisine made famous by The Ritz-Carlton chefs. The Lobby Lounge & Terrace offers a casual elegance for the enjoyment of afternoon tea.  Each restaurant boasts an expansive outdoor terrace.

Click here to see a video tour of the hotel by Lothar Quarz.

A unique design facet of The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC showcases a 10-storey outdoor waterfall cascading down the building directly into the courtyard facing the lobby.  A total of eight striking water features are situated throughout the hotel, which are not only aesthetically and aurally pleasing, but lend themselves to the feng shui belief that the constant flow of water signifies wealth and prosperity.

Recreational amenities include a fully equipped health club and luxurious Ritz-Carlton Spa, offering 13 treatment rooms.

Guests who wish to be among the first to stay or hold their event at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre may telephone +9714 372 2555 or click www.ritzcarlton.com/dubaiifc.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 73 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe with future openings which include Toronto and Hong Kong, the tallest hotel in the world. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:  MAR)

SPAMEETING, The 3rd & 4th of March 2011

On 3 and 4 March 2011, SPAMEETING will bring together, in Marrakech, spa project promoters and spa industry players for two days of face‐to‐face meetings.
This new business meet proposed by ITEC France, organizers of the European Spa Exhibition & Summit, is designed to facilitate contacts between the best suppliers in the Spa sector and Spa owners, managers of hotels, buyers and decision‐makers, identified in Europe and North Africa.

The event is based on a programme of oneto‐ one pre‐planned meetings according to the expectations expressed by the buyers. 50 managers of hotels or hotel spas, in charge of investments projected by international or independent hotel groups, are invited, with all costs borne by the organization (airline‐tickets, transfers, hotel, catering).

To meet them will be 50 handpicked Spa professionals, suppliers of exclusive brands of niche, organic and upmarket products, professionals in expert care treatments, aromatherapy, specific equipment for the Spa, fitness equipment, services for Spas, software, etc. Besides these one‐to‐one meetings, SPAMEETING will also organize many opportunities to make contact, and also workshops conducted by experts in today’s market.

For whom ? Suppliers of: Professionals in Spa treatments, aromatherapy, specific spa equipment, fitness equipment, services for spas, software, and so on.

Buyers: Project promoters and deciders in the European and North African hotelier world ‐ you are invited to join us. The organization will bear all costs of your stay (air tickets, transfers,
hotel, restaurant).

Sofitel Marrakech

A winning formula
Pre‐programmed face‐to‐face meetings taking into account the wishes expressed by both suppliers and purchasers. A business framework deliberately located away from the workplace conducive to total immersion. A two‐day programme dedicated entirely to meetings and the discovery of new projects and Spa suppliers! Only one hundred handpicked participants.

This first edition of SPAMEETING will be held in the luxurious surroundings of the Sofitel Marrakech. SPAMEETING – from 3 to 4 March 2011.

Participants:
Among the project leaders: Sofitel Luxury Hotels / FOUR SEASONS / JW Marriot / JUMEIRAH /OBEROI / LE MERIDIEN / Villa Padierna / EDITION HOTEL / Le Meridien Dahab Resort / LE MERIDIEN LAV / MSPA INTERNATIONAL / THE SANCTUARY / AQUATHERM / AMORIM TURISMO/ CENTRE ULYSSES ATHENEE & SPA / YADIS / Izuran / HYATT REGENCY / ISIS MEDINA & SPA SPA/ PRO MEDIA GROUP / SELECTION MAN / SEA & ASIA SPA & SPA CONSULTING / MANAGEMENT/Savath HOSPITALITY / SPA PROJECT / ASPEN SPA MANAGEMENT/ SALAMANDER LIFESTYLE /PCG / NIERVANA SPA / THE RESIDENCE and more …

On suppliers side : Brands (Natural / Organic, Thermal / marine, medical, East / local …), equipments (massage tables, engineering machines, anti‐age machines, construction / shower rooms, water equipments , fitness, furnitures), designers / architects, accessories (towels…), retailing (MUSIC DECO Perfume…), Software / Training, etc. .. Among them: PBI ‐ BEAUTY AND FRAGRANCE / THE HOUSE OF ARG ‐ AR457 / AFRIKISSIME SHEA/ LUX ELEMENTS / ELECTROMEDICARIN (GRUPO CARIN) / Gharieni / Aquaroll / Laboratory PAYOT / SENSORY THERAPEUTICS / SOMMERHUBER / Sothys Paris / Creation Ethic ‐ Nohemi /SAME group / LPG / Agrisilos SRL‐pool Laghetto / ASPA / JURANY / PHYT’S / L’Occitane /SPADUNYA / FRANCE CYPREOS SPONGE / Chateau Berger Cosmetics / ECOCERT Greenlife /TRILANZ‐zonal, SL / WESTERN DESIGN / AAA‐TELEC / TSM ‐ Thalgo / OJMAR / Massor MOROCCO/DERMOSCIENCES / GENERAL PROJECT SRL / Rhythm Bound by Omward / FLORAMAROC /BRITAIN COSMETICS MARINE / TREIDCO ‐ LH CARES and many others ….

Valérie Vanier - SPAMEETING Director

Interview of Valérie Vanier, SPAMEETING Director

Two days of planned and qualified “business meetings”. The Spameeting will accelerate the completion of 150 spa projects suiting the expertise of 50 suppliers. Valerie Vanier, Director of this highly anticipated event, presents the highlights of this unique business meeting which will be held for the first time in the sublime setting of the Sofitel Marrakech, on 3 & 4 March 2011.

Why organize an event like Spameeting?
Valerie Vanier: The advantage is obvious. The ‘speeddating’ format makes for immediate interactivity between confirmed project holders and spa suppliers. The meetings are pre‐programmed; each one will meet the other because they chose to do so. They will be able to go straight to the point. This is a procedure with immediate results. Unlike an exhibition, everyone is on an equal footing to draw attention to its strong points.

What are the projects that were selected?
Valerie Vanier: 50 decision‐makers will be there, representing more than 150 selected spa projects. We have pre‐selected these projects based on several criteria. Programmed for implementation primarily in Europe and North Africa, these spas will be constructed in a short span of time, between 6 to 18 months maximum, and are financially sound. We have a combination of institutions, large hotel chains such as Oberoi, Sofitel, Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Starwood, etc., independent hotel chains (Ulysse, Yadis …), Dayspas (The Sanctuary), and independent projects, particularly in Morocco.

Who are the suppliers selected to meet them?
Valerie Vanier: The selection committee has also chosen 50 suppliers. These are really high category professionals with wide international experience in spas. Among them are brands for spas, institutions, organic products, cosmetic treatments, equipment, clothing, interior design, software… a wide variety of high‐end providers.

Apart from business meetings, what is planned?
The interest to go to Marrakech is also a time to enjoy informal gatherings. To meet for two days, participants will have time to exchange and meet in a unique context! In addition, two business briefings will reinforce the interest of the event. The themes are: the hotel potential in Morocco and sustainable development in 2020, and supply welness & Spa in the hotel.

Sofitel Marrakech

Why choose Marrakesh?
Valerie Vanier: Because this region is actively involved in spas. Beautiful projects, institutional or independent, are underway. It is a geographical area that is very dynamic with strong growth.
Marrakech is the first step of the Spameeting “road‐show”. We are already working on the next edition that will take place late 2011 in Dubai. The Spameeting business meetings are intended to welcome the experts in spa, the latest projects, the best suppliers from different parts of the world. The 3rd and 4th editions are also being prepared on other continents. Marrakech, because it is an ideal choice for the convivial aspect of this meeting and conviviality is an essential aspect of networking. It is important to establish good relations from the outset when we are going to work together on projects that sometimes have a timeline of 2 or 3‐years.

Kristel Milet – Beyond Beauty Blog Chief Redactor

For more information visit : www.spameeting.com