Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 2nd Quarter 2018 | Page 85

The MODERN LUXURY CONSUMER By Alison Gough Tapping into this idea, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong now offers Shirodhara – an ancient Ayurvedic technique where a constant stream of warm oil is poured onto the forehead. The 20-minute treatment is said to equate to six hours of deep sleep and could be fitted around even the busiest of schedules. For those with more time on their hands, the Recharge facial, developed by London- based facialist Joanne Evans, is marketed as a two-and-a-half-hour wellbeing treatment to help business clients “maintain the balance between demanding work schedules and well- deserved pampering”. Its work-refresh spin shrewdly pinpoints the opportunities for brands to target professionals and frequent travellers. ILHA 85