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Stallone and Schwarzenegger Light Up Star-Studded Venetian Macao Red Carpet at The Expendables 3 Special Screening

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The Venetian Theatre hosts Asia’s only special screening of blockbuster film

MACAO, Aug. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The stars shone brightly Friday night at The Venetian Theatre, as international icons Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger walked the red carpet at The Venetian®Macao for Asia’s only special screening of their latest film, The Expendables 3, marking their first-ever visit to Macao and the iconic integrated resort.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger walk the red carpet at The Venetian Macao Friday for Asia's only special screening of their latest blockbuster film, The Expendables 3.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger walk the red carpet at The Venetian Macao Friday for Asia’s only special screening of their latest blockbuster film, The Expendables 3.

With a throng of enthusiastic fans lining the red carpet clamouring for the stars’ attention, the special screening of The Expendables 3 was part of the series of activities celebrating The Venetian Macao’s 7th anniversary Aug. 28. Stallone and Schwarzenegger also participated in a handprinting ceremony while the captivated crowd looked on, laying down their handprints and signatures for Cotai Strip Resorts Macao’s Bridge of Stars Gallery.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger take part in a hand printing ceremony at The Venetian Macao Friday for Asia's only special screening of their latest blockbuster film, The Expendables 3.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger take part in a hand printing ceremony at The Venetian Macao Friday for Asia’s only special screening of their latest blockbuster film, The Expendables 3.

Joining the blockbuster film’s iconic lead actors at the red carpet event were Olympian, undefeated UFC bantamweight champion and The Expendables 3 cast member Ronda Rousey, who is in town for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night Macao at The Venetian Macao, and Hong Kong celebrities Jessica C., Joyce Lee, Loretta Chow, Phillip Ng, Timmy Hung and Janet Chau.

Sylvester Stallone, Sands China Ltd. President and CEO Edward Tracy, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nu Image, Inc. and Millennium Films Chairman and CEO Avi Lerner walk the red carpet at The Venetian Macao Friday for Asia's only special screening of their latest blockbuster film, The Expendables 3.

Sylvester Stallone, Sands China Ltd. President and CEO Edward Tracy, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Nu Image, Inc. and Millennium Films Chairman and CEO Avi Lerner walk the red carpet at The Venetian Macao Friday for Asia’s only special screening of their latest blockbuster film, The Expendables 3.

“It was a great thrill for everyone involved to see these two legends of Hollywood come to Macao for this special screening, from the fans lining the red carpet to our guests in the theatre,” said Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd. “We’re very pleased that this event provided us with an opportunity to deliver world-class entertainment while casting the spotlight on Macao as a global destination.”

Celebrity-attended events like Friday’s special screening of The Expendables 3 are part of Sands China’s multi-tiered entertainment strategy, which is aimed at raising Macao’s profile as a world centre of tourism and leisure, providing a diversity of entertainment choices for the millions of guests and visitors experiencing Cotai Strip Resorts Macao each year.

Spanning a multitude of event types and venues, whether commanding the attention of a sold-out Cotai Arena audience or enchanting a packed Venetian Theatre, superstars of music, film, television and sports that have visited the integrated resort city include the Rolling Stones, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, , Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, Eason Chan, Jay Chou, Ricky Martin, David Beckham, Manny Pacquiao, Tiger Woods, Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant, Roger Federer, Kevin Spacey Nicole Kidman, Nicolas Cage, Quentin Tarantino, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Irons, Jackie Chan, Sam Worthington, Matthew Perry,  Zhang Ziyi, Chow Yun Fat, Nicholas Tse and so many more.

In The Expendables 3, the most star-powered film franchise in history raises the bar to unprecedented heights with a dream team of global superstars, explosive stunts and mind-boggling weaponry as the mercenary group comes face to face with ruthless arms dealer and Expendables co-founder Conrad Stonebanks whose mission is to wipe out the entire team.

Celebrations for The Venetian Macao’s 7th anniversary continue over the weekend, with the high-octane UFC Fight Night Macao at the Cotai Arena Saturday evening.

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Sydney Festival 2015 Headline Act Announced in Southern Hemisphere Exclusive

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James Thierree brings Tabac Rouge to Sydney

Travel packages announced

SYDNEY, Aug. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Destination New South Wales (DNSW), the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, and Sydney Festival have announced the headline act for 2015 — the renowned James Thierree will return to Sydney Festival with Tabac Rouge, his largest and most extravagant work to date, in a Sydney and Southern Hemisphere exclusive.

James Thierree's spectacular theatrics are coming to Sydney Festival 2015 with Tabac Rouge

James Thierree’s spectacular theatrics are coming to Sydney Festival 2015 with Tabac Rouge

Acrobat, musician, dancer, actor, mime, choreographer — Thierree is returning to Sydney Festival for the fourth time after sell-out seasons of Junebug Symphony (2003), Bright Abyss (2006) and Au Revoir Parapluie (2008). In Tabac Rouge, Thierree pushes the boundaries of dance, circus and theatre in the roles of director, choreographer and set designer to deliver a performance that Thierree describes as being about “desire, power, systems and mechanisms of society, and of how people organise themselves”.

Tabac Rouge, which will run from 7-23 January at Sydney Theatre, features a highly skilled cast of acrobats and dancers who weave a physically daring production filled with spectacular theatrics under Thierree’s unique direction. The choreography is complemented by Victoria Thierree’s costume design and a dynamic score that ranges from Matthieu Chedid to Vivaldi.  Tabac Rouge contains no spoken word, making the performance ideal for international visitors to enjoy without language barriers.

Sydney Festival 2015 will feature hundreds of world class events and attract visitors from all over the globe. The full 2015 program will be announced on 23 October 2014, however visitors are encouraged to book now to take advantage of great value travel packages and avoid disappointment.

Three packages are on offer:  

The Star*

  • One night’s accommodation at luxury hotel, The Darling
  • $50 Food and Beverage credit to enjoy at The Star’s bars, signature restaurants (Balla, Black by Ezard & Sokyo) and Fat Noodle
  • Premium or A Reserve ticket to Tabac Rouge 
  • Quote promo code SYDFEST15 (case sensitive) when booking online only. Or call Guest Services 1800 800 830

Visit star.com.au/sydneyfestival.

Accor Packages

Harbour Rocks Hotel –– from $224 per person*

  • Overnight accommodation in a Heritage Queen room in Sydney’s historic Rocks area
  • Full Breakfast for served in Scarlett Restaurant  
  • A Reserve ticket to Tabac Rouge

Visit www.accorhotels.com/sydneyfestival.

Quay West Suites Sydney — from $270 per person*

  • Overnight accommodation in a 1 bedroom city view suite overlooking beautiful Sydney harbour
  • Breakfast for 2 in Harrington Restaurant
  • Premium ticket to Tabac Rouge

Visit www.accorhotels.com/sydneyfestival.

Tickets for Tabac Rouge are on sale now at www.sydneyfestival.org.au/tabac.

*Travel Package Conditions: Subject to availability. Credit Card details required to secure booking. Package prices are per person and are based on 2 guests per package, in queen bedding (Twin bedding available on request directly with the hotel). Packages are pre-paid and non-refundable.  Valid for bookings from 23 August – 12 October 2014 for stays between 09 – 22 January 2015, inclusive. Tabac Rouge tickets valid for performance on the day for which the accommodation is booked only.   

About Destination NSW:

Destination NSW is the lead Government agency for the New South Wales (NSW) tourism and major events sectors. Our role is to market Sydney and NSW as one of the world’s premier tourism and major events destinations; to secure major sporting and cultural events; to work in partnership with Business Events Sydney to win major international conventions and incentive travel reward programs; to develop and deliver initiatives that will drive visitor growth throughout the State; to achieve the NSW Government’s goal of doubling overnight visitor expenditure within the State by the year 2020.

From food and wine festivals to surf competitions, world class sporting events to celebrations of arts and culture, New South Wales has an Annual Calendar of Events that celebrates the diverse facets of Australian contemporary life. Sydney is unrivalled in Australia in its capacity to stage exclusive events that have the whole world tuning in. Destination NSW has been at the forefront in creating and winning world-class events that put Sydney on the global front page.

Media contacts:

Corrine Cowlishaw, +61–2–9931–1462, corinne.cowlishaw@dnsw.com.au
Melissa Wilson, +61-2–9931–1156, melissa.wilson@dnsw.com.au  

Tabac Rouge is perfect for international visitors to Sydney to enjoy
Tabac Rouge is perfect for international visitors to Sydney to enjoy

 

Tabac Rouge will show at Sydney Festival in a Southern Hemisphere exclusive

Tabac Rouge will show at Sydney Festival in a Southern Hemisphere exclusive

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First Replacement Wave Will Drive Renewed Growth in Global Flat Panel TV Sales Says Strategy Analytics

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— Strategy Analytics Report Highlights Strong Growth in the Share of TV Sales Bought as a Replacement or Upgrade for an Existing Flat Panel TV Set

BOSTON, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The first wave of replacement sales in flat panel TV will help to inject renewed growth into global TV sales over the coming five years. Approximately 23% of global flat panel TV sales in 2013 were bought as a replacement for an existing flat panel display and this share is expected to grow to 67% by 2018 helping to drive overall TV shipment growth of 3.8% CAGR over the same period according to the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices (CHD) service report, “Global TV Replacement and Ownership 2008-2018.”

Click here for the report:

Global TV Replacement and Ownership 2008-2018

Other key findings from the report include:

  • The number of global TV households will grow from 1.49 billion to 1.60 billion or 85% of total global households by 2018.
  • The global average number of active TVs per TV household peaked in 2013 at 1.72 and will fall to 1.66 by 2018. The USA has the highest level of multiple TV ownership in the world with an average of over 2.6 TVs per TV household.
  • The global installed base of flat panel TVs will overtake that of CRT displays in 2014.
Global TV Installed Base and Multiple Ownership

Global TV Installed Base and Multiple Ownership

Quotes:

David Watkins, Service Director, Connected Home Devices commented: “We are now witnessing the first major wave of Flat Panel TV replacement particularly in developed markets such as Western Europe and North America. Early adopters of the technology are seeking out upgrades to their aging sets driven by a desire for a larger screen, high quality pictures and new, thinner set designs”.

Eric Smith, Analyst, Connected Home Devices said: “Moving forwards the TV industry will become less reliant on consumers purchasing additional sets for their homes as alternative TV viewing devices such as tablets will increasingly impact on demand for small screen TVs that would be destined for use in a bedroom or kitchen. Replacement demand for the main living room TV set will become the major driver of TV sales over the next 5 years”.

About Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics, Inc. provides the competitive edge with advisory services, consulting and actionable market intelligence for emerging technology, mobile and wireless, digital consumer and automotive electronics companies. With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Strategy Analytics delivers insights for enterprise success. www.StrategyAnalytics.com 

European Contact: David Watkins, dwatkins@strategyanalytics.com, +33-5-33-05-00-53

US Contact: Eric Smith, esmith@strategyanalytics.com, +1-617-614-0752

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TOMS Partners With Bain Capital To Accelerate Growth And Increase Scale Of One For One™ Movement

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2014  /PRNewswire/ — TOMS, the company that turned the idea of One for One™ into a global movement, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to partner with Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, to accelerate the growth of the company and its giving programs around the world. TOMS Founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie will continue as visionary of the company and remain the 50% owner of TOMS. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2006, TOMS began as a shoe company that matched every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need – One for One. Since then, TOMS’ giving has grown to serve other basic needs. TOMS Eyewear gives sight to a person in need with every pair of eyewear purchased, and TOMS Roasting Co. gives one week of clean water to a person in need for every bag of coffee purchased. To date, TOMS has given over 25 million new pairs of shoes to children in need and helped restore sight to more than 250,000 people.

“This partnership will enable TOMS to grow faster and give to more people in more ways than we could otherwise,” said Mycoskie. “In eight short years, we’ve had incredible success, and now we need a strategic partner who shares our bold vision for the future and can help us realize it. We’re thrilled that Bain Capital is fully aligned with our commitment to One for One, and clearly they have the expertise to help us improve our business and further expand the scale of our mission.”

Mycoskie added, “While I believe TOMS has done a lot of good up to this point, there is so much more we can and should be doing. More importantly, I want TOMS to be relevant not only to the next generation, but the one after that, and far beyond.”

Mycoskie plans to give away at least half of his profits from the transaction by establishing a fund that identifies and supports social entrepreneurship and other causes to which he and his wife, Heather, are deeply committed.

In keeping with the One for One promise, Bain Capital has committed to give back to the community through a new charitable endeavor, funded by Mycoskie and a matching investment from Bain Capital, which will be established to support social entrepreneurs around the world.

Bain Capital has a long track record of investing in and partnering with management teams to help grow companies. Some of its consumer and retail investments have included Canada Goose, Bombardier Recreational Products, Bright Horizons, Jack Wolfskin, The Sealy Corporation, Michaels Stores, The Gymboree Corporation, Dunkin’ Brands Group, Burlington Stores and Dollarama.

“TOMS is synonymous with social responsibility and corporate impact and has demonstrated the power of being an authentic, mission-driven organization,” said Ryan Cotton, a Principal at Bain Capital. “We are extremely excited to partner with Blake Mycoskie to support the continued growth of the business and the expansion of the TOMS mission. As a firm and as individuals, we are strongly aligned with the principles of the One for One movement and its contribution to the global community.”

“Charitable involvement, social impact and global responsibility have always been important at Bain Capital,” said Josh Bekenstein, a Managing Director and a co-founder of Bain Capital. “We donate time, expertise and resources to a wide array of charitable and non-profit organizations around the world each year through partnership initiatives that make a real difference in our communities. This investment and our support of TOMS’ mission are entirely consistent with this approach.”

The Sage Group, LLC is serving as the exclusive financial advisor, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to TOMS. Financo, LLC. is serving as financial advisor, Ropes & Gray LLP is acting as legal counsel, and PwC LLP is serving as accounting advisor to Bain Capital. Committed financing for the transaction is being provided by Jefferies & Company, Inc.

About TOMS:
In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One.® Since then, TOMS has given nearly 20 million pairs of new shoes to children in need.

Five years later, TOMS realized this movement could serve other basic needs and launched TOMS Eyewear. With every pair purchased, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need. One for One.® Since launching, TOMS has helped save or restore the sight of more than 200,000 people worldwide.

In 2014, TOMS launched TOMS Roasting Co. For each bag of coffee beans sold a person will get clean water for a week, and for every cup of coffee sold someone gets water for day.

About Bain Capital Private Equity
Bain Capital, LLC (www.baincapital.com) is one of the world’s foremost privately-held alternative investment firms, with more than $75 billion of assets under management in several pools of capital including private equity, venture capital, public equity, credit products and absolute return. Bain Capital’s more than 300 professionals are collectively the single largest investor in all of its funds and are dedicated to investing in and building its portfolio companies. Founded in 1984, Bain Capital has made private equity, growth, and venture capital investments in over 450 companies around the world, and has deep experience across five key vertical industries including consumer/retail, financial services and institutions, healthcare, industrials, and technology, media and telecommunications. Through the Bain Capital Community Partnership and Bain Capital Children’s Charity (www.baincapital.com/community), the firm and its employees serve as trusted partners with over 500 civic organizations around the world whose missions inspire them, helping to build great communities and improve the quality of life where they live and work. Bain Capital has offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Palo Alto, London, Munich, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Sydney.

Media Contacts:

TOMS
Doug Piwinski
SVP, Marketing and Communications
310.228.8801
doug@toms.com

or

Lex Suvanto
212 729 2463
lex.suvanto@edelman.com

For Bain Capital
Alex Stanton
Stanton PR & Marketing
212-780-0701
astanton@stantonprm.com

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Seiko Announces Grand Opening of First Boutique in US

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– Luxury Timepiece Brand Expands Global Presence to New York City’s Madison Avenue

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — It is with great excitement that Seiko Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Seiko Watch Corporation, announces the grand opening of its first Seiko boutique to enter the United States at 510 Madison Avenue in New York City. A celebration in honor of the announcement was held at 620 Loft & Garden in New York City last night, hosted by Seiko Watch Corporation President and CEO Shinji Hattori, and attended by over 150 industry influencers including Seiko’s partner and Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic.

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Surrounded by the world’s most iconic brands on Madison Avenue, the New York Seiko boutique is primarily dedicated to Seiko’s prestigious collections, including Astron and Grand Seiko. It also unveils collections never before sold in the US, including Galante and Credor, and various boutique exclusives within the US, including the Prospex collection. This venture continues to showcase Seiko’s progressive philosophy of presenting paramount design, quality and precision in each new project brought to the US fine timepiece market.

“The opening of the US market’s first boutique in New York City is achieving a passionate goal of mine, as I believe that the US market is the most important for Seiko outside of Japan,” says Mr. Shinji Hattori, President and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation. “Seiko has been seeking the most ideal timing and location to spotlight our product, catering to our affordable luxury timepieces, including Grand Seiko and Astron. Opening a boutique in a market such as New York City does just that, following standards from Seiko boutiques in Paris, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Cairo as well as the original Wako luxury specialty store opened in 1881 in Tokyo.”

The New York Seiko boutique boasts a design that expresses Seiko’s brand vision of innovation and refinement as well as its core value of being the only watch manufacturer with every watchmaking expertise. Seiko’s brand elements of history, technology, luxury and craftsmanship are found throughout the boutique, focusing on a modern yet sophisticated style.

For more information on the New York Seiko boutique, visit www.seikousa.com/boutique.

For more information on Seiko Corporation of America, visit www.seikousa.com.

For more information on Seiko Watch Corporation, visit www.seikowatches.com.

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Entertainment Direct Asia Secures New Funding to Accelerate Digital Content Expansion in China

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Entertainment Direct Asia Ltd. finalizes over US$1,200,000 round of financing from Dream Incubator and other investors to expand its digital video distribution capabilities.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Entertainment Direct Asia Ltd. (EDA) is poised to dramatically accelerate and expand its digital content distribution in the China market after securing over US$1,200,000 of financing.

Tokyo-based strategic consulting and business development firm Dream Incubator Inc. was the lead investor in the round, joined by angel investors from Shanghai and the U.K.

EDA forecasts massive potential in China as the country goes through a major shake-up in which dramatically improved legal protection is given to content rights owners. EDA’s strategic plan is to tap into this radical transformation and act as a major facilitator for rights owners across the globe who are entering the China market.

Digital media venture studio Designed for Revolution Ltd. (DFR Asia) originally conceived and launched EDA, and will play an ongoing management role.

EDA cofounder Rick Myers, who is also a director of DFR Asia, said, “We are in the midst of an online video revolution in China. The video market is growing rapidly and represents a phenomenal opportunity. We are delighted to be in a position to help the world’s leading content owners better distribute, manage, and monetize their content in this market. This new round of funding will help us accelerate our progress in strengthening our service offerings to rights owners.”

EDA’s core team consists of seasoned professionals from media and entertainment companies such as Sony, WPP, Apple, PPS, and Sina. Alex Wang, who recently joined EDA as General Manager, heads the strategy and operational side of the business.

Mr. Wang said, “EDA’s commitment is second-to-none and the company continues to expand so that it can fully capitalize on the incredible opportunity that now exists. The timing is absolutely perfect.”

EDA is perfectly positioned to service the exploding online video market in China, where YouTube is blocked and as many as eight alternative video service providers split the almost 450 million viewers who devour 5.7 billion hours of content every month. 76% of people surveyed in China already say they would rather watch online videos than TV.

Under one roof, EDA offers three key elements for online success in China’s fragmented digital content landscape: consumer engagement, content management, and monetization————all powered by essential optimization tools, analytics, and a robust purpose-built platform.

About Entertainment Direct Asia Ltd. (EDA)

Entertainment Direct Asia Ltd. is a technology company that helps content rights owners get more value out of China. The company is at the forefront of enabling rights owners to better distribute, manage and monetize their content in China. EDA was conceived and launched by digital media venture studio Designed for Revolution (DFR). For more information please visit: www.edirect.asia.

About Dream Incubator, Inc. (DI)

Dream Incubator is a strategic consulting and business development firm primarily for Japanese corporate clients and governmental institutions. DI provides both capital and professional services to next-generation companies to support their growth and expansion, while also operating their own businesses. Established in 2000, DI was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st section in 2005 and is currently expanding from Tokyo to Vietnam, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information please visit: www.dreamincubator.co.jp/entop.

About DFR Asia

Designed for Revolution (DFR Asia) is the first startup venture studio in Asia. Founded in 2008 by Asia media and technology veterans John Possman and Rick Myers, DFR, under its venture studio model, conceives, sets up, funds, and scales new startup ventures from inception. The company’s ventures in Japan and China are leading the transformation now taking place in digital media, mobile, and entertainment in Asia with a sharp focus on fulfilling the rapidly growing demand for online video. For more information please visit: www.dfra.com.

Contact: Alex Wang
Telephone: +86 (21) 63866290
Email: alex@edirect.asia

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Feel Revived by Anantara Spa’s Eastern and Western Autumn Breeze Package at The PuLi Hotel and Spa

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Each changing season sheds the old and ushers in new beginnings, and Anantara Spa’s special Autumn Breeze package at The PuLi Hotel and Spa offers a unique combination of revered eastern and western therapies, available throughout September, October and November 2014.

Anantara Spa Massage Treatment

Anantara Spa Massage Treatment

 

Anantara Spa Massage Treatment

Anantara Spa Massage Treatment

Designed with Chinese and Thai influences, revealing views of Jing’An Park, Anantara Spa is a haven of contemporary luxury and tranquillity that feels a world away from bustling Shanghai.  Escorted to one of the five charming treatment suites, individuals and couples can look forward to far reaching health and beauty benefits when they book the Rejuvenating Winter Wellness package.

The ritual begins with a 90 minute Swedish Massage with Herbal Oil. Since it was developed nearly 200 years ago, Swedish Massage has become the foundation of most western massage techniques. Incorporating percussive, tapping movements and five variations of

strokes, each part of the body is manipulated to stimulate the nervous system, improve circulation and flexibility, and enhance physical and mental wellbeing.

Drawing on ancient Chinese wellness wisdom, a 30 minute Moxibustion Treatments tailored to each client’s needs, with a choice of selecting this specialist treatment for the shoulder and neck, lower back, or belly button.

Moxibustion is an ancient technique practiced in both traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine to aid the body’s ability to heal itself.  This ancient Asian holistic therapy involves burning the herb mugwort to stimulate acupoints.  The radiant heat produced by the burning herbs penetrates deeply into the body, expelling cold and warming the meridians to stimulate the flow of blood circulation and vital energy, leading to improved general health and a wealth of specific benefits.  Moxibustion is used to treat cancer and chronic conditions such as arthritis, digestive disorders and ulcers, and since it increases circulation to the pelvis it is also used to encourage healthy menstruation and reduce menstrual cramps.  By invigorating healthy qi the immune system is strengthened, helping to prevent disease and increase longevity.

Traditionally there are two types of moxibustion.  In direct moxibustion, a small, cone-shaped amount of moxa is placed on top of an acupuncture point and burned.  For indirect moxibustion, a practitioner lights one end of a moxa stick and holds it close to the area being treated for several minutes until the area turns red. Acupuncture can also be incorporated, with a needle inserted into an acupoint and the tip wrapped in moxa and ignited, generating heat to the point and surrounding area. 

The Autumn Breeze ritual marries tradition and innovation by using a highly effective and safe machine lamp for the moxibustion treatment.  In this modern method the cover is placed on specific areas of the body that each client wishes to focus on.   The machine makes it easy for the therapist to adjust the temperature control and locate acupuncture points easily, while clients benefit from a comfortable experience without the fire and smoke that occurs with traditional methods.

Experience the relaxing and holistic benefits of the Autumn Breeze package for the special price of RMB 1, 480* per individual and RMB 2, 600* per couple, including a complimentary Anantara body care product worth RMB 380 to take home.

For reservations or more information about the Autumn Breeze package at The PuLi Hotel and Spa, please contact 3203 9999 ext. 6899 or email anantaraspa@thepuli.com.

Autumn Breeze  120mins

— 90 minutes Swedish Massage with Herbal Oil
— 30 minutes Moxibustion Treatment

You can choose any part of below Moxibustion Treatments during the massage

  • shoulder and neck moxibustion
  • low back moxibustion
  • belly button moxibustion

Give Away: A complimentary Anantara body care product valued RMB380

Special Price for Single / Couple: RMB1, 480* / 2, 600*

Available exclusively at Anantara Spa @ The PuLi Hotel and Spa from 1st September 2014 to 30th November 2014.* Price is subject to 15% Service Charge *Terms and Conditions apply

(*Not valid with other promotions or discounts. *Advance booking recommended.* Anantara Spa reserves the final decision.)

Editor’s Note:

About Anantara at The PuLi Hotel and Spa

As the first Anantara Spa in Shanghai, the tranquil urban sanctuary offers journeys of ritual significance by celebrating Anantara’s focus on indigenous indulgence and reflecting the PuLi Hotel and Spa’s resplendent charm and historic sensuality. 

Five treatment rooms are luxuriously appointed with natural features such as wooden flooring, stone walls and wooden beams, enhanced further by oriental accents and ambient lighting.  Two Double Suites, featuring a steam shower, bathtub, changing area and relaxation seating, are joined by three Single Suites complete with shower, changing and relaxation amenities.

Drawing on China’s healing past, ancient therapies from Thailand and India, as well as the very best in 21st century wellness techniques, Anantara Spa’s extensive menu is inspired by the renowned healing properties of tea – the centuries-old beverage that is woven into the very fabric of Chinese culture. Signature treatments draw from the detoxifying powers of Green Tea, balancing and anti-ageing force of White tea, health-giving properties of Chrysanthemum tea or beautifying properties of Rose Tea.

Discover award winning journeys, inspired by oriental beauty and wellness secrets, at Anantara Spa, The PuLi Hotel and Spa, Shanghai.

About Anantara

For hundreds of years throughout Thailand, people would leave a jar of water outside their house to provide refreshment and extend a welcome to the passing traveller. Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means ‘without end’, symbolising this sharing of water and the heartfelt hospitality that lies at the core of every Anantara experience.

From lush jungles to pristine beaches and legendary deserts to cosmopolitan cities, Anantara currently boasts 20 stunning properties located in Thailand, the Maldives, Bali, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and China; with future properties to open in Thailand, China, Laos, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, UAE and Oman.

For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit http://www.anantara.com .

For Spa Information:

Anantara Spa @ The PuLi Hotel and Spa
3F, 1 ChangDe Road, JingAn District, Shanghai 200040 China
Tel: +86-21-3203-9999 ext. 6899   
Fax +86-21-3251-8950
E-mail: anantaraspa@thepuli.com     
www.anantara.com