We get so overwhelmed with stories and articles on our newsfeeds, it’s something easy to actually miss the important news announcements. Compare Retreats has been gathering digital news clippings for the month so you don’t have to: here are the top wellness news and headlines you missed this month in Hong Kong, and a few things to look out for in the coming weeks…
- Plaza Premium First opened their flagship pay-per-use concept lounge in Hong Kong International Airport. Check out the details of their wellness facilities here.
- More news from the skies: while Plaza Premium Lounge won Best Independent Lounge at the Skytrax Awards, Singapore Airlines were awarded Best Airline 2018.
- The Old Man Hong Kong has introduced two non-alcoholic cocktails to its full-time menu after it hosted the Nolo by Seedlip pop-up in July. The two cocktails—Summer in Bimini (HK$95) and African Safari (HK$95)—use Seedlip, the first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, giving those looking for a healthier night out another option. Read our interview with the Seedlip founder here.
- Hong Kong F&B brand Dining Concepts have announced they will be introducing the Impossible Foods meatless burger to four of their restaurants—Dear Lilly, Alto, BIZOU and Mama San—with six new vegetarian dishes, three of which are entirely vegan.
- HAKU is launching a new summer vegetarian tasting menu on August 1, serving up an eight-course tasting menu of exquisite Japanese cuisine. With 24-hours notice, the menu can also be made entirely vegan on request. Make your reservation or enquiry here: dine@haku.com.hk.
- On August 16, Kashiwaya Hong Kong will debut a special collaboration menu with the world’s leading ethical caviar house, Kaviari, who are the first caviar house to take action towards sustainable fishing. Using farm-raised caviar to combat overfishing concerns and sturgeon extinction, Kaviari is used by the world’s top chefs and Michelin-restaurants, and for one night only will present a special caviar 11-course menu. For reservation email info@kashiwaya.hk.
- Natura Bissé have launched two new treatments—the immersive, relaxing VR Mindful Touch experience, and a surgery-free facelift—at their flagship store in Pacific Place and at the Natura Bissé counter in Joyce Beauty. The facelift combines advanced facial massage techniques which reduce wrinkling with Inhibit beauty products for visible results in the 75-minute treatment. The Mindful Touch is a new, innovative add-on to any of Natura Bissé’s treatments, which allows clients to relax and disconnect from their daily lives in a VR spa world with a soothing soundtrack while they are receiving their treatment.
Beyond Hong Kong…
The Retreat at The Blue Lagoon is the first luxury hotel at Iceland’s geothermal hot springs attraction, with the 62 luxury suites built into the area’s natural volcanic landscape. Check out the Blue Lagoon and other cool destinations for this summer.
Adventurous runners who are looking for a challenge should check out Kazakhstan Action Asia’s three-day Ultra Marathon on September 1-3. Covering a distance of either 60km or 100km, the run takes place in the Almaty region over mixed terrain trails.
Luxury resort Trisara Phuket is offering a third night free for every two consecutive nights booked until October 31st. The retreat includes US$100 spa credit, a 15-minute photo shoot, daily breakfast, private airport transfers, and use of the gym, tennis and non-motorised watersport facilities.
