Truly Out-Of-The-Ordinary : 'The View' Villa at Senses Yao Noi

The View, Six Senses Yao Noi

The View, Six Senses Yao Noi's premium one-bedroom villa is the ultimate romantic escape in nature's playground for newlyweds, honeymooners and couples celebrating special occasions.

Synonymous with its name, The View offers a breathtaking 180-degree panoramic view of the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, best admired with a loved one while lounging on the netted hammock with a cocktail in hand.

A romantic abode of exclusivity and comfort, this premium villa is a converted space; an apt re-design from its previous designation as a wedding chapel venue by the creative team from Six Senses.

The ultra-spacious 225 square-meter villa features a large infinity-edge pool with a bar counter for poolside drinks, a romantic sunken dining area on its terrace, a mezzanine floor for elevated views, a private mini cinema and a personal fitness studio, amongst its many highlights.

Every guest who steps through its doors is greeted by the pure, natural luxury of Siamese sal hardwood interiors with a contemporary twist. A winding staircase leads up to a mezzanine space for an elevated point-of-view and its double-height vaulted ceiling frames multiple picture windows with views of the ocean and lush tropical landscape which change colors in tandem with the different hues of the sky throughout the day.

The senses are further heightened by a waterfall flowing under the glass floor beneath the king-sized bed, connecting guests with the wonders of their surroundings through a visual play of sights and sounds.

Although a full range of facilities is available in the resort, guests who check-in to The View may find few reasons to venture beyond the privacy of the villa. Sunrises are spectacular, a personal Guest Experience Maker (GEM) is present to tailor the guests' journey throughout their stay, afternoon amenities and non-alcoholic beverages are replenished daily, and BBQ dinners served by a private chef at the sunken dining area start with pre-dinner drinks which mirror the soft-hued reflections at sunset.

“From the outset, we had the intention of creating the region's ultimate one-bedroom villa experience. This villa has always been called 'The View' for a good reason; it offers the most exceptional panoramic viewpoints of Phang Nga Bay, making it the perfect romantic setting for couples to enjoy each other's company as the surrounding landscape will captivate you,” says Graham Grant, regional general manager of Six Senses resorts in Southeast Asia.

He adds, “The views are breathtaking from every point in the villa. We have integrated multiple sensory elements, and the most exciting part is creating a journey that will engage in moments of relaxation, fun, and surprise. We truly see this as a place to reconnect and be inspired.”

Designed with sustainability and wellness in mind, The View is the ultimate one-bedroom villa in the region providing the perfect backdrop to an out-of-the-ordinary private escape for two.

For pricing or enquiries, please contact: reservations-yaonoi@aixsenses.com

Newly-opening Luxury Hotels in Kyoto

On 23 April 2024, the Six Senses Kyoto opened its first hotel in Japan with unique features that embody the fusion and harmony between well-being, sustainability and Kyoto’s local culture, including the Earth Lab where you can discover their sustainable initiatives and the Alchemy Bar that offers cosmetics-making workshops using natural materials.

On 29 March 2024, the DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station opened with a full range of facilities, including an executive lounge, fitness center and meeting rooms.

Also, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is scheduled to open in Q3 2024.
It will be the first hotel in Kyoto to boast a noh stage on the premises, and the first international brand hotel in the Gion/Higashiyama area to offer rooms with natural hot spring baths.

Six Senses Kyoto Debuts in Japan, Taking Guests on a Sensory Journey of Reconnection

Six Senses Kyoto 

Six Senses Kyoto opened its doors on April 23, marking the brand's entry into Japan and an exciting new addition to its flourishing urban collection. Conveniently situated among the iconic heritage shrines and palaces within the ancient capital, Six Senses Kyoto invites guests to both an epicenter and an escape, to enjoy holistic wellness, signature sustainability and out-of-the-ordinary experiences.

Six Senses Kyoto marks a historic milestone of taking the Six Senses brand into new frontiers, while continuing to enrich IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio - now the second largest in the world.

A Tribute to Kyoto's Golden Age

The hotel's design draws inspiration from the Heian period (794-1185), when Heian-kyo (now Kyoto) was the capital of Japan, considered by many the golden age of art and culture that gave birth to "Miyabi" (courtly elegance) concept. This heritage is reflected in the hotel's modern interpretation, incorporating elements of traditional arts to create a unique and elegant ambiance. The lobby artwork sets the tone with a folding screen featuring 504 hand-crafted Kyoto-made Rakuyaki tiles. These symbolize the silhouette of the sacred Mount Kurama, one of the legendary settings of the Tale of Genji and the birthplace of Reiki healing. Opposite the folding screen is a whimsical art piece which is a modern take on "Chōjū-giga" (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals), believed to be the very first manga (Japanese graphic novels) in the nation's history.

The contrasting artwork sets the stage for the hotel's blend of history, artistry, playfulness and emotional hospitality. The hotel's biophilic design, evident in the usage of wood and natural materials, along with meandering paths through inner Japanese gardens, further connects guests with nature.

Sanctuary of Tranquility and Rejuvenation

The design narrative extends to the 81 guest rooms and suites, offering a sanctuary for contemplation. Specialty suites, from the Premier Suite Garden with a private Japanese courtyard to the 238 square-meter Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite, offer extended space for reconnection. 

Six Senses Kyoto 

All bedrooms feature Sleep With Six Senses, promoting peaceful slumber through bespoke organic mattresses, temperature regulating pillows, duvets, and organic cotton sheets. For those seeking to further optimize their zzz, sleep aids and programs are also available, through personalized sleep consultation that integrates insights from guests' sleep tracker combined with soothing treatments, nutritional guidance, and low intensity training.

Holistic Wellness Journey: Fusion of Tradition and Science

Inspired by Kyoto's Zen philosophy, Six Senses Spa integrates traditional healing techniques with modern science. Guests can begin their journey with a signature Wellness Screening, which analyzes key health biomarkers in minutes, allowing Wellness Practitioners to make personalized recommendations tailored to individual needs and goals.

Highlights include the Kyoto-exclusive Ah-un treatment, which symbolizes the pursuit of inner peace, balance, and awakening in Zen through a series of rituals and harmonizing body and sound therapies. Watsu (aquatic bodywork) relieves any tension of the body and the mind through hydrotherapeutic moves and stretches in the city's only dedicated pool for the treatment.

Those looking for smart solutions to aid recovery from their travels, the adjacent Biohack Recovery Lounge is equipped with state-of-the-art recovery devices such as compression therapy.

Six Senses Spa Kyoto also offers integrated wellness programs ranging from a half-day to six days for both hotel guests and external visitors, with a focus on Sleep, Detox, Yoga, and Fitness.

Culinary Journey Through Japan's 24 Seasons

Guided by the Eat With Six Senses ethos, the hotel's food and beverage offering take guests on a journey through the ancient Japanese calendar. Sekki, the all-day dining restaurant, features hyper-seasonal weekly menus and drinks inspired by Japan's 24 solar terms. Executive Chef Hiroki Shishikura's close relationships with local farmers and producers ensure first-hand access to seasonal produce. The menu highlights a veg-forward lineup celebrating artisanal local and sustainable ingredients, complemented by a carefully sourced meat and seafood selection. The nose-to-tail and root-to-stem cooking principles ensure all menus are as flavorful as they are sustainable.

Six Senses Kyoto 

As Chef Hiroki explains, “Seasonality is a key concept in our culture that we celebrate through traditional events, nature, and food. We show appreciation for what nature gives us and, as an island country, we are blessed with an abundance of produce throughout the year. We incorporate this concept into our menu by working with local producers and artisans to provide ultra-seasonal produce that varies week-by-week. So, every time you visit Sekki, there's always a moment of discovery and surprise in the dining experience.”

The hotel's inauguration aligns with Japan's 'Grain Rain' solar season, marking the shift from spring to summer, observable through the gentle transition from delicate leafy greens and mountain vegetables to vibrant, robust and hearty produce such as summer strawberries.

The adjacent Café Sekki boasts a selection of fresh brews, craft teas, homemade kombucha, healthy juices, and guilt-free sweets and pastries using only natural ingredients and traditional fermentation techniques. Nine Tails, the speakeasy cocktail bar, offers evocative spirited creations alongside thoughtfully designed non-alcoholic options crafted from artisanal condiments and homemade syrup and cordials.

Sustainability and the Community

Sustainability remains the core of the hotel's values and operations and is clear from the eco-centric design and construction to operational practices and local contributions. Guests can join a sustainability tour, explore interactive workshops at the Earth Lab, or create natural body products at the Alchemy Bar, all designed to foster a deeper understanding and connection with local culture and sustainable practices.

The dedicated Sustainability Fund supported by 0.5 percent of the hotel's revenue is in place that will support locally based organizations, Biotope Network Kyoto and Council for Kyoto Traditional Forest Culture, in regenerating, conserving, and educating younger generations on forestry revitalization and its cultural value.

Now in Kyoto

Celebrating the brand's entry and first urban hotel in Japan, the hotel is offering a limited-time opening offer Now in Kyoto to help guests find their inner sanctuary, with savings on accommodation, including breakfast and hotel credits applicable to hotel dining and signature spa treatments. Rates starting from USD 1,002 per room per night, available to book through sixsenses.com/kyoto.

Guests are welcome to explore IHG One Rewards, one of world's largest loyalty programs, for the next getaway in Kyoto while earning points with every stay and a range of points redemption offerings.
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Plunge into Portugal with new Pool Villas, Valley Rooms and Suites at Six Senses Douro Valley

For many decades, when thinking about spending relaxed time with family or friends, the question was, “where do we find a resort that looks and feels like a home, and a home that has the looks and amenities of a resort?” With this in mind, Six Senses Douro Valley brings larger groups a choice of out-of-the-ordinary villas with connected rooms, generous outdoor space, and features to make it a home away from home.

Available to book now for stays from this July, guests will be able to book a One Bedroom Pool Villa or Two Bedroom Pool Villa, both with private pools and vineyard views, or choose from nine separate Valley Rooms and Suites, which may be reserved individually or together to offer up to nine bedrooms.

Valley Rooms and Suites
The property's original wine lodge is situated on the other side of the organic kitchen garden. This has been restored and converted into nine separate ensuite Valley Rooms and Suites. There is a large and spacious lounge area with a magnificent fireplace as the central element. It provides the perfect place for hosting convivial moments throughout the day, starting with a continental breakfast and coffee to greet sleepy heads before the morning activities get underway. Guests can also enjoy a homemade farmhouse breakfast in the Open Kitchen. All through the day, the lounge is a natural gathering space for a glass of wine from the Enomatic wine fridge, and a bartender is on hand to prepare colorful cocktails at sundown.

In addition to the two Superior Rooms, each with a private terrace, and the Premier Room with its own private terrace and vitality pool, there are five Valley Suites, some with a terrace or balcony and one with a fully equipped kitchen.

The pick of the bunch, the Valley Master Suite, offers its own spacious dining/living area with an open fireplace, bathroom with infrared sauna and bathtub, and floor-to-ceiling windows, which lead the eye across the shared gardens and pool area. The gardens are spread across different levels and are cleverly integrated into the valley at the foot of the gently terraced vineyard to offer uninterrupted views of the horizon. There are several lounge areas with different aspects to provide shade and sun, stepping down to a lawn on the ground level and a shared swimming pool (14 by 4 meters) equipped with a counter-current machine. There is also a garden bar, an oversized vitality pool, a fire pit, and a fragrant organic garden. Two gazebos, located on each side of the pool, are the perfect location to lie in the shade during the hot summer days.

Pool Villas
The One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Pool Villas feature locally inspired architecture and furnishings, enhanced with modern comforts and amenities. Each has a fully appointed kitchen, separate dining and living areas, fireplace, and wine fridge. Outside, there is a separate entrance, a heated pool with a counter-current swimming machine, a small lawn area with fragrant shrubs, a private sundeck with day beds, and a gazebo. Anytime is the perfect time for an intimate dinner prepared by the chef to enjoy in the cozy dining area or outside in the garden.

Everything that could be expected from a Six Senses stay is included, such as priority in-room service and a dedicated GEM (Guest Experience Maker), to ensure everyone enjoys precious time all together and equally valuable moments spent alone.

About Six Senses Douro Valley
Six Senses Douro Valley’s UNESCO World Heritage setting fronts onto the River Douro as it winds through the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. The estate covers 19 acres with 57 guestrooms, suites, and villas. Three restaurants highlight regional produce with a dedicated wine cellar featuring local vintages.

Six Senses Spa comprises 10 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, and a gym. It presents specialty and local therapies and multi-day programs. An outdoor yoga pavilion is ideal for individuals and groups. The sun-kissed valley is at the heart of the region that offers activities and excursions by foot, vehicle, or water.

About Six Senses
Six Senses operates 21 hotels and resorts in 17 countries under the names of Six Senses and Evason and has signed a further 33 properties into the development pipeline. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them.

Six Senses Residences offers all the unique amenities of a resort life community while retaining the privacy and personal touches of a beautifully appointed private villa or apartment. Each is an appreciating long-term investment to be cherished for generations to come with immediate benefits and exclusive status at other resorts worldwide.

Six Senses Spas guides guests on their personal path to well-being in all resorts as well as a handful of standalone spas. The high-tech and high-touch approach goes beyond ordinary beauty treatments to offer holistic wellness, integrative medicine, and longevity.

Six Senses Brings Families into Focus - New kids club in Vietnam; Junior Eco Warrior programs in The Maldives + Thailand: larger accomm launched in Ibiza, Portugal, and Oman

Adventure Park at Vooc Village, the new kids’
 club at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam

A family vacation is a great way to push the reset button away from the everyday “time to get up, go to bed” routine, to share new experiences and rebalance what’s important, or not, once home. Many of the families who visit Six Senses are well-travelled, with the children craving as much variety and adventure as the parents. That’s why every detail is carefully considered – from facilities to programming and extra space.

NEW - Vooc Village and Water Reserve at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Adventure Park at Vooc Village, is the new kids’ club at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam. Named after the Vietnamese langur and resort mascot, the Vooc Village keeps its younger guests entertained, whether hanging upside down at the jungle gym, splashing around in the aqua gym, or enjoying games or craft-making in the indoor play center.

Programs encompass everything from the active (organic gardening, yoga, little mixologist, being a therapist, junior photographer) to the relaxing (foot massage, herbal ball compress, make your own body scrub), and the creative with a local twist (traditional Vietnamese origami and snacks, Hoi An lantern making and trying to play traditional Vietnamese musical instruments). Never too young to inspire a passion for protecting nature, children can build their own coral reef, be a farmer, make beeswax wraps and homemade soaps, join an essential oil workshop, and learn about langurs (local monkeys) with the resident biologist.

While journeying through each activity, children will receive a new stamp for their passport, which they receive on arrival, with a final surprise for when they collect enough stamps.

“The special Grow With Six Senses passport combines exploration, conservation, crafts, and sport into a fun and educational schedule that takes children to all corners of the resort; it’s the kind of program that makes you want to be a kid again. Sadly, parents cannot apply!” says General Manager Andrew Whiffen. “Vooc Village is the first of its kind in Vietnam, and our aim is to keep the kids off their screens and entertained in a more traditional way. It’s also a great way to give parents a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy other activities at the resort.”

The Water Reserve at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam

Sleeping nine guests, the three-bedroom Water Reserve – comprising three free-standing pavilions – is set on dramatic rock formations right on the water’s edge of a private bay, with spectacular and uninterrupted sunset views. Completely secluded, the villa can be accessed by a private speedboat or walkway. An infinity-edge pool with a water slide also blends naturally with the horizon and surrounding boulders. A dedicated GEM (Guest Experience Maker) can arrange in-villa dining and spa treatments, private yoga sessions, a poolside barbecue, outdoor cinema screening, or schedule the day’s activities including snorkeling on the house reef.

Watery Delights at Six Senses Laamu
They say you can dust the sand off toes but not souls. Just some of the on-land activities at The Den include planting seeds in coconut shells, a fitness scavenger hunt, junior Zumba, healthy cookie making, face mask workshops, and a volcano explosion. Due to the location of this family-friendly resort on a private atoll, the real magic happens in the water. Budding conservationists aged six and up can complete exciting science experiments, explore the ocean in snorkeling adventures, and learn to make their own conservation videos as part of the Junior Marine Biology program.

The Family Villa offers beachfront living, with a panoramic upper deck, a personal pool, and an outdoor bathtub for fun bath times. There’s even a treetop deck offering comfortable seating, a dining area, and front row seats to keep an eye on any passing marine life too.

Wellies On and Capes Ready at Six Senses Yao Noi
Following themes of Farm, Nature and Re-creation, the three-day Junior Eco Warrior program at Six Senses Yao Noi aims to educate future changemakers through hands-on experiences and outdoor adventures. Children can collect fresh eggs, meet Kevin the goat, spend time sowing seeds, and head to the beach to learn the importance of keeping marine ecosystems clean. They can also have fun turning trash into treasure in a 3Rs Workshop and try their hand at building villas for the resort’s resident hornbills out of recycled timber.

With views overlooking the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, the three-bedroom Ocean Retreat has the option of a connecting one-bedroom Ocean Deluxe Pool Villa.

Larger Accommodations in Ibiza, Portugal, and Oman
“Extended family groups tend to need larger and connected rooms, more opportunities to be together en masse and activities that keep everyone happy in their own company too,” says Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs. “As travelers return to us ready to embrace their time with their family and friends, the topic of reconnection continues to be more important than ever. In addition to space, everything you would expect from a Six Senses stay is included, such as priority in-room service and a dedicated Guest Experience Maker.”

Nostradamus once said, “Ibiza will be Earth’s final refuge”. Maybe he had his eye on the split-level ten-bedroom Pinnacle at Six Senses Ibiza, a mansion complete with open plan kitchen, spacious living room, ballroom, degustation room, and cinema. The garage and private parking lead to a separate and independent entrance, private pool, and private garden with sunset terrace. The three-level, five-bedroom Cliffhanger mansion, which combines a traditional Finca aesthetic with all the modern comforts, is located right on the honeycomb cliffs of Xarraca Bay. Outside there is a private pool and multiple terraces for lounging, sun salutations and sundowners. For larger parties, there’s also the flexible option to link to a four-bedroom Townhouse, enhancing the Cliffhanger to nine bedrooms and opening access to a spacious rooftop terrace.

From this Summer, Six Senses Douro Valley will open a range of new villa options for families seeking additional space. Featuring locally inspired architecture and furnishings, enhanced with an array of modern comforts and amenities, the one-bedroom and two-bedroom Pool Villas have a fully appointed kitchen, separate dining and living areas, fireplace, and wine fridge. Outside, there’s a separate entrance, heated pool, and private sundeck with day beds overlooking the vineyard. In addition, there are nine separate Villa Rooms and Suites sharing a plunge pool, lawn, and sundeck with vineyard views. These may be reserved individually or together to offer up to nine bedrooms.

Renovations are now complete on the Beachfront Retreats and Reserve at Six Senses Zighy Bay. The two three-bedroom Beachfront Retreats, built in a traditional Omani village style, are located at either end of the beach, overlooking the sea. They each feature an oversized infinity-edge pool, expansive outdoor seating area, new furnishings including handwoven fabrics and well furnishings, and modern amenities. This makes them perfect for bringing the whole tribe or – why not – leaving the tribe at home and luxuriating in one’s own company. The Reserve is a true Arabian palace of wonders, the largest of its kind in the Middle East. It offers four separate villas serving as bedrooms within the enclave of the property and is located on the tip of Zighy Bay, away from the main resort, on its own stretch of private beach. Along with a variety of separate living and dining areas for entertaining, groups can enjoy a self-sufficient vacation with a private spa suite, wine cellar, separate staff quarters, infinity swimming pool and playroom with oversized pool table, private cinema, and bar.

More information about the existing portfolio of spacious, multi-bedroom residences is available in the Reserves and Retreats brochure. Please note, this brochure does not reflect the updates above.

Happy Homes for VIP Residents
In addition to human hospitality, Six Senses provides homes for 10 species that are listed as endangered or critically endangered, including marine life (green and hawksbill turtles, ornate eagle rays, gray reef sharks, whale sharks, giant guitarfish, and Napoleon wrasses), land animals (Fijian crested iguanas and black-shanked douc langurs) and birdlife (Bali starlings). What’s more, in 2021 alone, 151 coral fragments were successfully replanted, chickens across the group enjoyed surround sound in their coops for happy laying conditions, resulting in 70,000 eggs, and Junior Eco Warriors continued the construction of Hornbill Villas at Six Senses Yao Noi.

Six Senses Fiji to reopen April 1 Hosts Look Forward to Providing Trademark “Bula” Warm Welcome

Hosts at Six Senses Fiji, many returning to their previous roles, are ready to welcome guests back to their little corner of paradise from April 1. Their familiar friendly faces will serve as the perfect antidote to months of lockdowns and travel bans as new arrivals step off the speedboat.

Picture-perfect Backdrop for Every Smile
Located on Malolo Island, the largest of the Mamanuca Islands, Six Senses Fiji is surrounded by gently shelving crystal-clear waters accessed from a palm-fringed white sand beach. The re-opening is timely, with the Easter holidays and short breaks on the horizon, as well as prime conditions for surfing and diving starting from April onwards. With pent-up demand at a premium, the resort has been humbled by the reaction and interest to its opening. It is already full for the entire first month and operating on a waitlist-only basis.

Multi-bedroom Residences for Celebrating Special Moments
The past two years have forced many families and groups of friends to miss out on celebrating milestone birthdays, weddings, births, and graduations. The residences, which feature between three and five bedrooms, are designed to bring everyone together. They include a fully equipped kitchen, private living area, expansive private pool, and outdoor seating and entertaining space. Those looking for a self-sufficient vacation will enjoy in-villa dining and sundowners, personal yoga, and eight hours of complimentary babysitting per day. Those seeking the convenience of the resort amenities can choose from the three restaurants, gourmet deli, cooking school, and a host of activities that can be arranged by the dedicated Guest Experience Maker.

Turquoise Playground for Water Babies
From beginners to pros, the resort offers watersports for all skill sets. Paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming are unlimited (as long as guests return in good time for cocktail hour). Beginners’ surf lessons take place within the safety of the private bay or nearby Swimming Pools wave, and expert surfers can head out to the world-famous Cloudbreak just a 20-minute boat journey away. For those seeking a serene nature immersion, the resort has spent extensive time working on coral replantation. This dedication has paid off, resulting in a beautiful snorkeling experience right off the Six Senses Fiji beach. Fiji is also revered the world over for some of the best dive sites. Introductory sessions can be carried out in the guest’s private pool and there are options to complete the PADI or SSI dive courses at a plethora of sites rich with colorful corals, clownfish, lionfish, reef sharks, and more, all within a 10-minute boat ride.

Sustainable Living and Dining
All residences, villas, and facilities are designed to be 100 percent solar-powered by the largest microgrid in Fiji to use Tesla batteries. Many ingredients for the three restaurants – Tovolea, Rara, and Teitei – as well as the deli, ice creamery, Alchemy Bar, and spa, are grown fresh in the resort’s gardens, which are thriving or sourced from local farmers and fishing communities. The hens at Cluckingham Palace are match-fit to ramp up egg production, and the beehives, Mushroom Hut, and Water Bottling Plant are also in full working order. Guests walking along the winding boardwalk through the trees might catch a glimpse of one of the friendly Fijian Crested Iguanas in their natural habitat.

Pioneering Wellness
Set in lush jungle, Six Senses Spa Fiji is a contemporary take on a traditional Fijian village with a layered approach to wellness and treatments that go beyond the ordinary. The extensive signature menu includes best-loved treatments such as the Fijian Bobo Massage using warm poultices of herbs picked from the spa garden to increase circulation and ease muscle tension. For guests wishing to take a deeper inner focus, one-, three-, five- and seven-night wellness programs focus on specific issues such as brain health, immunity, yoga, sleep, and fitness. Ayurvedic treatments are also available, overseen by Spa Director, Deepak.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Sets the Stage for when Travellers are Ready to Re-connect and Open up their World

From the first InterContinental Hotel to the iconic Holiday Inn; from Kimpton revolutionising boutique hotels to new brands paving a new way forward, IHG Hotels & Resorts has long pioneered world travel and the way people connect.

Today the company looks ahead as the world – waiting to fully embrace travel once more – reiterates the importance of the industry and travel as an agent for positive change. From supporting careers for millions to the force for good it plays in communities around the world, the experiences each traveller has during a trip make an impact long beyond the memories.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has headed into 2021 by refreshing its brand to further reflect the hotel group's purpose of True Hospitality for Good, its evolving story, portfolio and the needs of hotel owners, consumers, and communities around the world.

The brand refresh reflects the company's growth to 16 brands welcoming guests and loyalty program members through the doors of nearly 6,000 hotels across 100 countries. With an updated identity, the company is focused on strengthening perception, how it engages guests, hotel owners and colleagues and better promoting the breadth of its portfolio:

• A Family of Hotels & Resorts: Moving from IHG to IHG Hotels & Resorts, adding the 'Hotels & Resorts' descriptor to its trade name, reiterates the company's collection of 16 brands that sit side by side as one family.
• A fresh look and feel: The IHG Hotels & Resorts visual brand identity has been given a makeover to better tell the stories of the brand and make it more relevant and attractive to consumers – particularly a younger demographic of consumers, as well as hotel owners, colleagues and future talent around the world. Through new colours, photography and font, its eye-catching, energetic design showcases the brands and hotel experiences in the most engaging way.
• A place for all: IHG Rewards, the first and one of the largest loyalty programs in the world, has a corresponding new look and feel. The word 'Club' has been removed from its name to reflect the warm welcome that is available to all, with members able to make the most of their travels with exclusive rates, special benefits and easy ways to earn and redeem points at all IHG hotels and partner locations including the breath-taking Mr & Mrs Smith collection. Going forward, IHG Rewards will be seen out and about more often and in more places.
• Helping guests make the right choice: IHG's family of 16 brands gives guests a wealth of choices, and presented now in four collections, helps guests make the right decision for all their travel needs:

The Luxury and Lifestyle Collection: Defined by timeless legacy bound together by distinctive design and unforgettable service. Making every journey a celebration of extraordinary experiences, each in their unique way. 

• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas 
• Regent Hotels & Resorts 
• InterContinental Hotels & Resorts 
• Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  
• Hotel Indigo 

The Premium Collection: Makes travel personal and purposeful. Giving guests a sense of belonging and well-being, with the thoughtful details to make every trip matter. 

• HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts 
• Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts 
• EVEN Hotels 
• voco Hotels 

The Essentials Collection: Always there, always just what you need. With the warmth and trusted experience which has come to define true hospitality.

• Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts 
• Holiday Inn Express 
• avid hotels 

The Suites Collection: Invites guests to settle in for longer stays, knowing the comforts of home are always within reach. 

• Atwell Suites 
• Staybridge Suites 
• Holiday Inn Club Vacations 
• Candlewood Suites 

Claire Bennett, Chief Customer Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The travel industry has faced challenges like never before, and while adapting to new realities we've also stayed true to our roots. We have an incredible family of brands, centred around connecting people – strengthening family bonds, forging business partnerships, uniting far-flung friends and engaging with our communities.

Our evolved brand articulates how we bring our purpose of True Hospitality for Good to life for our guests, hotel owners, colleagues and communities. So, as we continue to lead through and beyond the pandemic, we're clear who we are, what we stand for and how we can help guests open up their world again when they're ready to travel. And we all feel we need that more than ever, because travel not only opens doors, it opens minds and hearts. That's why our hotels are more than just a backdrop to life's special moments, they are a collection of welcoming experiences.”

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Thai destinations, hotels and resorts perform impressively in ‘The World’s Best Awards 2019’

Four Season Resort Chiang Mai

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that in Travel + Leisure magazine’s The World’s Best Awards 2019, Thailand has performed impressively well with its destinations, hotels and resorts winning numerous spots on multiple Top 10 and Top 15 lists.

Most notable was Thailand’s domination of the ‘Top 15 Southeast Asia Resort Hotels’ category, with 10 places going to Thai properties. These were Six Senses Yao Noi in Phang Nga Bay ranked 2nd, Anantara Hua Hin Resort in 3rd place, Chiang Rai’s Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort ranked 4th, Six Senses Samui as 5th, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai in 8th place, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort as 9th, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui ranked 10th, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas in 13th place, Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa as 14th and JW Phuket Resort & Spa ranked 15th.

In ‘The Top 15 Cities in the World’ category Chiang Mai was named in 3rd place and Bangkok in 15th, while in ‘The Top 10 Cities in Asia’ Chiang Mai took 2nd place and Bangkok 7th.

For the Thai capital, Bangkok, it was the 10th consecutive year of being voted onto ‘The Top 10 Cities in Asia’ list and as such it was named a WBA Hall of Fame honouree.

Ko Lanta earned itself 9th place in ‘The 15 Best Islands in the World’ and 5th place in ‘The Top 10 Islands in Asia’ followed by Ko Samui in 8th place.

In ‘The Top 100 Hotels in the World, 14th place went to Six Senses Yao Noi, 47th place went to Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort was placed 52nd, Six Senses Samui was placed 71st, and 90th place went to Lebua at State Tower in Bangkok.

Six Senses Yao Noi

Lebua at State Tower also featured on the list of ‘The 10 Best City Hotels in Asia’, where it was voted into 5th spot.

In ‘The Top 15 Resort Hotels in Asia’, Six Senses Yao Noi was named in 4th place, Anantara Hua Hin Resort in 9th place and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in 11th place.

The World’s Best Awards are based on an annual reader survey, in which Travel + Leisure readers vote in airline, airport, destination, hotel, cruise and other categories.

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Mind Therapies at Six Senses Fiji

A spa experience not to be missed: Vijaya Goyal is on property at Six Senses Fiji until July 31, continuing to offer personalized, holistic treatments.

Originally from India, Vijaya specializes in yoga and holistic therapies. Working on a one to one basis, Vijaya advises suitable treatments to match personal wellness goals.

Vijaya’s offerings range from touch therapy to tarot card reading with a host of variations in between. Vijaya’s Access Bars treatment is a completely new concept for the Spa at Six Senses Fiji and is a popular treatment choice for guests looking to release their selves of negative thoughts and energy.

Access bars are 32 different points on the head which, when gently touched, effortlessly and easily releases limitations or restrictions within the mind. These points contain thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions, and considerations we have stored from all our lifetimes. Each bars session can release five to 10 thousand years of limitations in the area of life that corresponds with the specific bar being touched. This is an incredibly nurturing and relaxing process, that undoes limitations in all aspects of your life, where you are willing to change.

Fiona Winger, Resort Manager says “the Access Bar treatment was incredibly enlightening and a really interesting type of treatment, different to anything I’ve tried before. I left my session with Vijaya feeling relaxed and energized, and looking forward to experiencing more of Vijaya’s holistic treatments”.

A 60 minute Access Bar treatment is just FJD 625 including taxes. Advanced bookings can be made by reaching out to the team on reservations-fiji-spa@sixsenses.com.