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Stay, Play and Create Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

SIX SENSES YAO NOI

Lasting Memories

Offering guests the chance to reconnect and refocus on
what really matters, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas are

destinations that are in total harmony with the natural
environment around them. To learn more, RLI sat down

with Neil Jacobs, CEO to discuss the unique brand concept
SIX SENSES ZIL PASYON
along with what is on the horizon. Félicité Island, Seychelles

SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY
Musandam, Oman

“Wellness and sustainability are a hallmark of
Six Senses. We do talk about connection and

reconnection. We also talk about community, because
we think that’s what is missing in our world”

SIX SENSES KRABEY ISLAND
Cambodia

SIX SENSES MAXWELL
Singapore

hether it’s stepping into a sapphire lagoon have introduced innovative programmes that support guests’ “Innovation is front and centre and an important factor in the commitment of the group to guests, environment and the
from your overwater retreat, or even right well-being. These are constantly evolving and being refined in our DNA. We are constantly challenging ourselves in every individual communities of which they are a part.
off a mountain for the most unique arrival via concert with top international experts.” aspect of our operations and the uniqueness of every location So what sort of role does social media play within the
Wparaglide, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas treat These innovative programmes include Sleep With Six is respected. For example, Six Senses Bhutan incorporates brand in 2019?
each other with respect and its guests with empathy because Senses, a ground-breaking program that maximises the a rich circuit of five locations into the guest experience. “We are working with a great team of experts on continuously
life is for living, love is for sharing and a smile is for everyone. sleep experience and adds a new dimension to business Exceptional out-of-the-ordinary guest experiences have evolving our presence and content across the key social media
The ultimate aim of the brand is make its guests feel their travel and holidays. Eat With Six Senses addresses how been created and the wellness offering celebrates Bhutan’s channels. We have created an online learning hub which is now
best and for them to stay, play and create those perfect they source food, its preparation and quality, Grow With unique touchstone of gross national happiness,” says Jacobs. in its fifth year, allowing selected participants from each Six Senses
moments that become lasting memories for ever. Six Senses assists younger guests on the path to a healthier The destinations under the Six Senses umbrella remain at resort to elevate their multi-media content creation skills, while
The company currently manages 19 hotels and resorts across and happier lifestyle, while Six Senses Integrated Wellness the top with a combined passion for sustainability, innovative ensuring that they convey the ethos and vision of our brand and
14 countries, plus 37 spas under the brand names Six Senses, is the overarching suite which offers personal evaluation design and wellness that runs through every employee. meet commercial objectives,” explains Jacobs.
Evason and Six Senses Spas. The hotels and resorts are situated by experts at all Six Senses Spas and the preparation of “Wellness and sustainability are a hallmark of Six Senses. The vision of the brand is to help people reconnect with
in Bali, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, France, Maldives, Oman, individual programmes for participating guests. We do talk about connection and reconnection. We also talk themselves, others and the world around them. They also
Portugal, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Seychelles and Singapore. Upcoming openings for the brand include Six Senses about community, because we think that’s what is missing in embrace their core values of local sensitivity, global sensibility, being
The last few months have been an exciting time, as back Shaharut in Israel which is due to open in December. In 2020, our world,” Jacobs points out. responsible and caring, crafting experiences, pioneering wellness,
in February Six Senses became part of the InterContinental five new properties are set to open in Ibiza, Switzerland, Turkey, Not many hotel brands in the world have created such a offering emotional hospitality and remaining fun and quirky.
Hotels Group family of hotel brands, ensuring a solid future India and New York, whilst in 2021 a location will launch in niche for itself as Six Senses has in pushing forward in the “We must always be sure of our ability to execute well
as the company looks to expand. Costa Rica and in 2022 and a property will open in Iceland. areas of wellness and sustainability. In an industry with players and deliver what we promise our guests. It’s easy to be
“There are a further 18 hotels and resorts signed into Future locations that are of interest lie in the UK, Italy, claiming service focus, this brands stands out as the brand with intoxicated by growth but growth for growth’s sake is not the
the development pipeline in locations that include New New Zealand, Australia and further locations in the US, with empathy. The exceptional service experienced by guests is a road we travel. Each project must be accretive and further
York,” explains Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs. “In addition, we a mix of urban and resort properties being considered. result of every host believing in the brand and understanding our goals and embody our values,” concludes Jacobs.

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