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● Rosewood Mayakoba, located in the Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, reopens its doors after a four-week, US $ 1.6 million renovation. Renovations include 18 additional suites created from existing accommodations, a makeover to the resort’ s distinct dining venues, and an expansion and remodeling of Sense, A Rosewood Spa and its fitness center. In addition to the renovation, new treatment options such as the Mayan Equinox Ritual, the Mayan Garden Detoxifying Ritual and the New Moon Treatment are also added to the menu of services.
● Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Stillwater Spa, located in Bonita Springs, Florida, unveils its US $ 14.5 million renovations for the holiday season. All 454 guestrooms and suites underwent a modern makeover during this extensive remodeling period.
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1. Boyne Resorts / Solace Spa in Boyne Falls, Michigan announces new facilities and amenities for the 2012-2013 winter season. Two of Michigan’ s largest ski areas, Boyne Highland Resort and Boyne Mountain Resort, have a combined 850 acres of skiable area and 50 additional proprietary Boyne Low-E fan guns for superior snowmaking. New electronic live-time slope signage, increased lighting and extra chairlift capacity have also been added to the slopes. Boyne guests will also be able to enjoy an expanded tubing park, guided winter fly fishing trips, hotel renovations and a new spa at the Boyne Highlands Resort.
2. MINDBODY, Inc., located in San Luis Obispo, California, has completed a US $ 35 million investment round led by Institutional Venture Partners( IVP). The software company will use the capital to accelerate its international expansion and ongoing product development.
3. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, with headquarters in Hong Kong, announces the launch of its free Android mobile application. Available in English and Chinese, the app is part of its global mobile strategy and an addition to its recently offered iPhone and iPad apps. The mobile apps offer the functionality of the hotel group’ s website and other features such as location-based services. Future plans include an app for BlackBerry devices.
4. The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, located in Verona, New York, rolls out a holiday shopping promotion for men. The Oneida Peaceful Journey evenings are designed to make holiday shopping and giftgiving stress-free for male shoppers. Perks include complimentary valet parking, full access to the spa’ s shop, a soothing chair massage, a drink at The Lodge’ s lounge and a complimentary dream catcher for every gift wrapped within the spa.
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