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The Unique Collection of Hotels & Resorts to manage luxury Wellness Resort in Koh Samui |
The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts has signed a management
agreement with the Kamalaya Koh Samui.
Commenting on the move, the Managing Director of Kamalaya Koh
Samui, John Stewart said, "We are thrilled to become part of The
Unique Collection, see this as a perfect fit and shall jointly
develop the Unique Kamalaya concept. We are confident that The
Unique Collection will be able to share their valuable expertise to
ensure Kamalaya’s optimum success.” Kamalaya is a
Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa situated on Koh Samui’s
pristine southern coast. In addition to offer medical and holistic
treatments from Eastern and Western healing traditions, Kamalaya
also hosts retreats and events by world renowned teachers in
healing, yoga and the arts. Centered around a cave temple that once
served Buddhist monks as a place of meditation and spiritual
retreat, Kamalaya means "Lotus Realm", an enduring image of the
growth and enhancement of the human spirit. The property lies
amidst towering granite rocks, lush gardens, and cascading streams
at the edge of an idyllic lagoon on the tropical island of Koh
Samui. Kamalaya comprises of 60 units built with natural materials
within Koh Samui's surrounding landscape, creating a fusion
between indoor and outdoor space. The resort includes Hillside
Rooms, Suites, Bungalows and Beachfront Villas. Kamalaya unfolds
amidst waterfalls and towering boulders and offers customized
treatment programs that address each guest's physical, emotional,
and spiritual goals, inviting one on a journey towards sustained
creativity and joyous wellbeing. A world-class conference center,
the Yantra Hall, will host speakers and seminar leaders throughout
the year on a wide range of inspiring topics. Kamalaya's Soma
Restaurant and Amrita Café feature sumptuous cuisine with
sweeping views of ocean, sky, and outlying islands. The adjoining
Alchemy Bar serves tonics based on ancient Taoist, Thai, and
Ayurvedic recipes. Other facilities at Kamalaya include lap,
leisure, and plunge pools; a wood-floored Yoga Pavilion; the Shakti
Fitness Center; a Library and Study Center; and an Art &
Antiques Gallery. Recreational activities in the area range from
sailing and sea kayaking to hiking, elephant trekking, and golf.
Peter Kaelli, Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Collection of
Hotels and Resorts commented on this most recent addition to the
portfolio, “We are delighted that we have been able to sign
such a unique concept as the second property of The Unique
Collection, and our first property Putahracsa Hua Hin will open its
doors this coming September, a new addition to Hua Hin not to be
missed. We truly believe in the vision of the owners of creating
not only a great property, but a very special concept of wellbeing,
health, wellness and spirituality in today’s hectic, polluted
and unhealthy world.” The Unique Collection was launched in
November, 2005, by Peter Kaelli, and is poised to expand its
portfolio of small boutique properties in Thailand and abroad. The
company’s objective is to partner with property owners and
offer its guests a Unique experience by providing the finest in
location, accommodation, dining, recreation, leisure, culture and
sports.
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