ENJOY AN ABUNDANCE OF COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL CREDITS AT BANYAN TREE AND ANGSANA THIS SUMMER

China, 24 May 2010 – Guests at Banyan Tree and Angsana hotels and resorts will have abundant reasons to be spoilt for choice this summer when they book the “Abundance” promotion. Be it to savour the freshest ocean catches in the Maldives, select a hand-woven basket made by local villagers, or indulge in a spa treatment inspired by Indonesian or Thai traditions, guests can enjoy up to US$3,425 worth of hotel credits when they book “Abundance” at banyantree.com and angsana.com.

The limited-period “Abundance” promotion provides guests with hotel credits equivalent to the second night’s rate to help offset charges for dining occasions, spa treatments and shopping purchases during their stay. This is valid for bookings of two nights and above at best available rates made from 18 to 31 May 2010, for stays from 1 June to 30 September 2010.

Best available rates, inclusive of daily breakfast, take the Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Angsana Hotels & Resorts in China as the example, range from RMB 2,800++ for a Deluxe Garden Villa at Banyan Tree Lijiang to RMB 2,900++ for a Tibetan Spa Suite at Banyan Tre Ringha; and start from RMB 520++ for a Deluxe Room at Gyalthang Dzong Hotel (managed by Angsana Hotels & Resorts), and RMB 2,700++ for Premier Water Terrace at Banyan Tree Hangzhou, capping at RMB 6,400++ at least for Two-bedroom Pool Villa at Banyan Tree Sanya.

Dining Occasions

From contemporary Thai cuisine at Banyan Tree’s signature Saffron restaurant to tasty spa cuisine at Tamarind, there is something to suit every palate. Guests can also celebrate a special occasion with a destination dining experience such as the festive Tibetan First Night in Shangri-la when staying at Banyan Tree Ringha, or a romantic starlit dinner for two in the Presidential Villa at Banyan Tree Seychelles.

Spa Indulgence

A choice selection of treatments that infuse traditional Eastern therapies with a holistic focus on spiritual, mental and physical harmony – including signatures like the Rainmist and Master Therapist experiences at Banyan Tree Spa; and Angsana Spa’s Fusion and Ibu’s Secret – ensures a pampering and rejuvenating sojourn for guests.

Retail Therapy

Select hand-woven silken throws and bamboo baskets made by cottage artisans, or a signature aromatherapy oil burner and essential oil, when at Banyan Tree Gallery and Angsana Gallery. Guests can choose from the selection of proprietary spa amenities, traditional crafts, resort-style home furnishing and apparel, to recreate the quintessential Banyan Tree or Angsana experience in the comforts of their homes.

For more information and reservations, visit www.banyantree.com or www.angsana.com

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About Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts

The leading international operator in the boutique resort, residences and spa industry, Banyan Tree offers a signature blend of romance and travel with a green conscience. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, residences, spas, retail galleries and destination club is based on rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul – a Sanctuary for the Senses.

Angsana Hotels and Resorts is the ideal complement to Banyan Tree, comprising contemporary, chic and ecologically sensitive retreats. Based in areas of outstanding natural beauty and exciting city hubs, Angsana hotels, resorts, residences, spas and retail galleries reflect the spirit and communities of its environment.

To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in over 20 resorts and hotels, over 60 spas, in excess of 70 retail galleries; as well as three golf courses.