United Arab Emirates, Dubai - 5th July 2011- Banyan Tree Holdings Limited ("Banyan Tree" or "Group"), a leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels, spas and galleries, will boost its number of Angsana branded properties with four openings this year including the newly renovated Angsana Bintan, the new flagship property Angsana Laguna Phuket, Angsana Balaclava in Mauritius and Angsana Hangzhou.

Angsana Bintan

The first opening is Angsana Bintan, which has undergone renovation to reveal a stylish new look on 15 June. Located in picturesque Tanjung Said Bay in Bintan, Indonesia and surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, the resort will unveil a chic and contemporary design for its 106 suites and rooms and showcase new F&B and recreational facilities. To enhance its strong reputation as a tropical island getaway, boasting a stunning private beach with powder-white fine sand and endless views of the South China Sea with one of the oldest coastal tropical rainforests in this region, the renovated Angsana Bintan will strengthen its product offering for guests, including leisure and corporate clients.

To celebrate the launch of Angsana Bintan's renovated resort, there are two introductory offers valid from 15 June to 15 September 2011.  The Angsana Unveiled package is available from US$185++ per room per night for double occupancy, and includes daily breakfast for two persons. Guests are guaranteed a late check out at 1500 hrs and return land transfers to and from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal. This package also includes a US$50 credit per booking that can be used on food and beverage and recreational activities at Angsana Bintan.

Designed for celebrating romantic occasions, The Above The Rest package is available at US$888++ and includes a two night accommodation in a one-bedroom suite, daily breakfast and early check in at 0900 hrs and late check out at 1800 hrs. Couples enjoy a three course set dinner menu served on the beach with a complimentary bottle of wine during their stay. It also includes a 150-minute spa session for two persons with a choice of pampering spa treats from indulgent Duet or Ayurvedic-inspired Ayu-Reverie package at Angsana Spa Bintan.   For reservations, please call +62 770 6931111, or email reservations-bintan@angsana.com. Bookings can also be made online at angsana.com.

Angsana Laguna Phuket - Flagship Property

Scheduled to open by 1 December 2011, Angsana Laguna Phuket, the designated flagship property for the Angsana brand, is set to define the new breed of Angsana properties in the pipeline for the Banyan Tree Group.  This follows the recent announcement of the Group's take-over, closure and major renovations (to the sum of US$30 million) of the Sheraton Grande Laguna from 1 July, to reopen as the flagship Angsana Laguna Phuket.

The team at Architrave Design & Planning has designed Angsana Laguna Phuket to reflect the key Angsana brand personality of 'stylish, practical and caring'.  Using a palette of vibrant colours with purple as the main colour theme, threading it through tastefully to provide detailed accents and warmth to the resort.  The design style and feel is contemporary, catering to the affluent, stylish and energetic holiday-maker, many of whom will come from Asia. Major landscaping work will also be carried out to add to its lush surroundings and enhance the existing tropical island resort theme.

Designed to attract both MICE groups and FITs, Angsana Laguna Phuket will feature a newly designed group check-in lounge and an array of exciting dining concepts including a Mediterranean restaurant, the signature Rice Bar, Beach Club and a unique Destination Dining venue - for unobstructed views of the hotel and the surroundings.

With a violet and dark blue meandering swimming pool positioned as the central feature in the verdant landscape, the resort features a new room category - targeted at Families. It is furnished with two daybeds designed for parents travelling with small children.  Another innovative concept is Tree House - an innovative concept for children and teenagers, featuring different rooms for participants with varying interests; play areas, arts and craft, internet stations, pool tables, and a movie corner.

For stays from 1 December 2011, enquiries and reservations services for Angsana Laguna Phuket may be made via reservations@angsana.com or telephone +65 6849 5788.

Angsana Balaclava

Set in Mauritius' picturesque Baie aux Tortues, or Turtle Bay, and ten minutes away from the capital of Port Louis, Angsana Balaclava is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year. The Group's first resort in this destination, Angsana Balaclava features 39 suites and 11 villas that are designed to reflect all that is uniquely Mauritian - the fusion of Oriental, Occidental and African cultural influences. The architecture and interior of Angsana Balaclava features thatched roofs, rattan wall coverings as well as stone flooring.

Angsana Hangzhou

Following Banyan Tree Hangzhou's debut in December 2009, Angsana Hangzhou is slated to open in the third quarter within the integrated Xixi Paradise development in China's famed Xixi National Wetlands Park. The contemporary hotel features 59 rooms infused with stylish chinois touches for an enlivening retreat amid lush natural surrounds.

Facilities at Angsana Hangzhou include an all-day-dining restaurant with outdoor terrace, a poolside bar alongside an open-air roof garden, meeting facilities and library.

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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 close to 30 resorts and hotels, over 60 spas and 80 retail galleries; as well as three golf courses.

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