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Auriga spa, Capella Hotels and Resorts’ branded concept, has made its debut in Mainland China at the Capella Shanghai. Based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, four programs are developed to target four specific areas: Qi Movement, Weight Management, Sleep Quality Management and Pain Management. Besides, a signature series of treatments are designed according to the corresponding lunar phase so as to assist with the healing of body and spirit. Innovations and technologies are also found in the spa. The Flotation Therapy provides a totally immersive and peaceful experience; medical technology brand INDIBA provides advanced physiotherapy solutions to improve circulation, combat cellulite, and tighten aging skin; HYPOXI studio combines a high and low pressure treatment with an effective and gentle training. Organic products by German brand Primavera are used in the treatments.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the grand opening of the 325-room Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen, overlooking a long stretch of beach on one side and urban views on the other. Over 70 per cent of the guestrooms have commanding views of the Taiwan Straits. Home to two restaurants and a lobby lounge, the hotel takes a fresh approach to dining experiences with bold architectural details and colours. Fu Gong – the Chinese restaurant specialising in Cantonese and Minnan cuisine, gives a nod to Xiamen as a major sea port by theming the decor around shipping containers. The Lobby Lounge, featuring a 10-metre ceiling, offers local snacks and afternoon tea. An all-inclusive NX Fitness & Spa covering 3,000 square metres features an indoor heated swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, as well as beauty and massage treatments in the spa area.

Pullman announces the opening of Pullman Shenyang Oriental Ginza, its first property in the provincial capital of Liaoning in northeast China. The property features timeless design with 317 contemporary guest rooms and suites, including 50 spacious long stay suites. All-day dining restaurant Spice offers a selection of local and international cuisines while a steak house, Cut 326 serves the signature Pullman Vinoteca wine selection and fresh grills. For an evening chill-out, the beer bar Craft Brew features live music and the Riverside Café offers a variety of premium coffees and teas with light bites. For meetings, weddings and corporate events, the hotel features a 1,000 square meter ballroom and 10 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology. Wellness facilities include a spa, fitness club and an indoor pool.

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) will bring its wellness-focused Even Hotels brand into China for the first time. The first four Even Hotels will be located in Shanghai, Sanya, Chongqing and Jinan. IHG launched Even in 2012 to cater to increased consumer demand for holistic wellness in travel – describing the brand as the “first and only hotel brand created with wellness at its core”. The Even model is focused on four pillars of wellness: nutrition, fitness, overall wellbeing and productivity. The brand offers design and technology elements to help guests maintain wellness, including “Athletic Studios” equipped with the latest fitness innovations, in-room exercise zones and relaxation areas. Bedrooms have been fitted with high-tech lighting and bedding options, as well as aromatherapy amenities. The first to open, in 2019, will be Even Hotel Sanya Yalong Bay.

Opening in Chongqing last September, Niccolo Chongqing is located on levels 52 to 62 of Chongqing IFS, a modern complex in the city’s New Central Business District. Perched on the 52nd floor, The Niccolo Sky Wellness is an all-around sanctuary comprised of Sky Spa, Sky Swimming Pool and Sky Gym, overlooking sweeping views of Chongqing as well as the dramatic confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Sky Spa features 5 treatment rooms with a modern design accentuated with subtle earth tones and natural textiles and leathers. A full menu with world class products from Aromatherapy Associates and June Jacobs are provided for a total relaxation and pampering in the city oasis.