Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai - 페어몬트 윌로우 스트림 스파

From Wellness Today Korea

October 2013

Original Korean version:  http://www.wellnesstoday.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2995

Original English version:  http://www.wellnesstoday.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2996

상하이 명소 페어몬트 윌로우 스트림 스파- 유서깊은 동서양 교류 중심지에서 명품 스파 서비스

[편집자 주] 거대 시장 중국에 세계적인 스파 브랜드들이 속속 입성하고 있다. 페어몬트 호텔 그룹의 글로벌 브랜드 '윌로우 스트림 스파'도 상하이 와이탄 소재 페어몬트 피스 호텔에서 고급 서비스로 동서양 고급 고객들에게 호평받고 있다. 본 지 글로벌 통신원 Bill Healey 기자가  이곳을 직접 둘러 봤다.

1929년부터 상하이의 전설적인 호텔로 명성을 이어 온 페어몬트 피스 호텔(Fairmont Peace Hotel). 상하이 와이탄(上海外滩)에 위치하고 도시의 랜드마크 역할을 해 온 이 호텔은 역사적인 의미에 현대적인 시설까지 더해져 오늘날 세계 각지의 럭셔리 여행객들을 유인하고 있다.

1930년대 극동의 최고 명소로 찬사를 받았던 10층짜리 페이몬트 피스 호텔의 아르데코 디자인은 시카고학파의 고딕 건축 양식으로 지어졌다. 푸른 빛 동(銅) 소재로 뒤덮은 삼각 지붕은 와이탄 제방을 따라 지어진 여러 빌딩들 사이에서 단연 돋보이는 상징물이다. 호텔 내 피스 갤러리에는 오래된 즉석사진에서부터 후추통들에 이르기까지 다양한 역사의 흔적들이 보존되어 있다.

페어몬트 호텔 그룹의 유명한 스파 브랜드 윌로우 스트림 스파(Willow Stream Spa)도 최신 메뉴 프로그램과 함께 이곳에 들어와 있다. 중국 현대사에서 동서양 문명 교류의 장이었던 이곳 호텔의 역

사적인 후광을 반영해 윌로우 스트림 스파는 서구의 최신 문명과 옛 중국 철학의 핵심 요소들을 고급스럽게 조화시켜 최상급 서비스를 제공하고 있다.

윌로우 스트림 스파의 테라피는 에너지를 강조하고 있다. 아로마테라피 어소시에이츠 같은 유명 브랜드 제품 라인을 쓰고 있다. 모든 트리트먼트들과 제품들은 유서 깊은 페어몬트 피스 호텔과 상하이라는 도시의 혼, 그리고 이들의 과거와 현재를 한 데 녹여 낸 것들로 첨단과 전통의 방식들이 함께 어우러져 있다.

필자 부부는 페이몬트 피스에 머무르며 커플 테라피를 제공받았다. 무척 만족스런 체험이었다. 며칠 전 발리에서 도착한 탓에 ‘젯래그 큐어’를 선택했다.

윌로우 스트림은 어느 스파보다 훌륭한 안락함과 고요함이 깃든 환경, 잘 훈련된 테라피스트에 이르기까지 부족함이 없는 서비스 체계를 구축하고 있다. 관리를 받는 동안 불편함이 없는지를 묻는 적절한 커뮤니케이션 기법도 인상적이었다.

오래된 호텔 건물에 스파 시설이 새롭게 들어가기는 결코 쉽지 않은 일이다. 결코 작지 않은 윌로우

스트림 스파가 페어몬트 피스 호텔에 어떻게 이처럼 보기 좋게 입주해 있는 지 또한 놀라울 따름이다. 호텔과 마찬가지로 이곳 스파도 상하이의 교류 명소로 명성을 이어갈 것으로 보인다. 약 3백 평

면적의 스파는 교류 공간과 휴식 공간으로 나뉘어 있고, 휘트니스센터, 요가 스튜디오, 실내 수영장, 리플렉솔로지 라운지, 9개의 싱글 트리트먼트 룸, 자체 하이드로테라피와 라운지를 구비한 2개의 커플 룸이 있다.

트리트먼트 메뉴 구성도 다양하다. 페이셜로는 윌로우스트림 골든 피네스, 안티에이징 제이드 페이셜, 골든 캐비어 페이셜 등이 있고, 비즈니스맨들이 좋아할만한 파운드 유어 에너지, 젯래그 큐어, 커스터마이즈드 바버 페이스 트리트머트 등이 있다. 번드 등마사지, 썬앤문, 아로마 허벌 요가 테라피 등도 추천할만한 메뉴들이다.

유서깊은 이곳 페어몬트 피스 호텔은 오랫동안 와보고 싶었던 곳이다.윌로우 스트림 스파와 더불어 보낸 이곳에서의 시간은 한동안 기억 속에서 지워지지 않을 것 같다.

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Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai

Unforgettable Relaxing Experience at a Cherished Historic Landmark in Shanghai

Shanghai’s legendary hotel address since 1929, Fairmont Peace Hotel is a cherished city landmark set on The Bund. One of the city’s most sought-after properties, this global hotel

icon combines historic grandeur with modern amenities, making it ideal for 21st Century luxury

travelers.

The toast of the Far East in the 1930s, Fairmont Peace Hotel’s 10-floor art deco facade is designed in the Gothic style of the Chicago school. It is crowned by a green copper sheathed triangular roof, which has become a defining feature of the splendid Bund skyline. History is preserved in the hotel’s unique Peace Gallery, which features a wealth of precious items from Polaroid snaps to pepper shakers acquired from a worldwide quest for documentary evidence and memorabilia.

Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ signature spa brand, is leading a new trend in spa services with its newly updated treatment menu. Drawing from the hotel’s storied legacy as a cross section of East and West, Willow Stream Spa is the quintessence of modern Western and traditional Chinese philosophies in a setting equally lavish and luxurious.

All therapies at Willow Stream Spa are “energy inspired” featuring prestigious international

spa brands like Aromatherapy Associates. Drawing from the glorious history of Fairmont Peace Hotel and the cosmopolitan character of Shanghai -- past and present -- the treatments incorporate time-honored spa traditions, Chinese influences, and advanced techniques and products connecting one to the soul of Shanghai and of Fairmont Peace Hotel.

It was with great satisfaction that my wife and I had the privilege of staying at the Peace Hotel and indulging in a couple’s treatment. Flying in from Bali a few days before, we selected their “Jet Lag Cure”.

The Willow Stream Spa’s luxurious setting provided a soothing and tranquil environment, enhanced by the quality service provided by the well trained therapists. Communication was easy as they took us through a series of questions to ensure the proper care was taken during the treatment.

Having experienced other spas retrofitted into older hotels, I was surprised at how well this sizeable spa fit into this landmark hotel. Just as the Peace Hotel served as glamorous

playground for many years, we expect the Willow Stream Spa will be an energizing social hub for Shanghai for years to come. The 1008 square metre spa is specially designed with spaces for socializing and quiet relaxation. It features an integrated fitness centre, a yoga studio, a sky lit indoor swimming pool, a tranquil reflexology lounge, nine single suites and two couples’ suites each with its own private hydrotherapy, bathing and lounging areas.

Their new extensive menu offers advanced face treatments such as Willow Stream Gold Finesse, Anti – Aging Relaxing Jade Facial Therapy and the Golden Caviar Deluxe Facial.

And businessmen will feel right at home with a selection of treatments designed specifically for their needs – Find Your Energy, Jet Lag Cure, Customized Barber Face Treatment – as well as a Sun and Moon, Aroma Herbal Yoga Therapy and Bund Back Massage.

Staying at the historic Peace Hotel had been on my agenda for many years.

Experiencing the property along with the Willow Stream Spa is certainly a highlight that will be remembered for quite a long time.

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Phần Mềm Ngôn Ngữ Golf – Internationalizing Golf Management Software

from Vietnam Golf Magazine

October 2013

www.vietnamgolfmagazine.net

Though I’ve spent many of my summer months on a golf course less than 1KM from my boyhood home in Michigan (USA), I still find a round of golf one of life’s biggest challenges.  I have felt a bit “disabled” by the game of golf, often unable to control my shots.

With a lifetime in the industry, I found it a bit funny when I went to Google Translate to see how the system would translate “Golf Handicap”. A couple of options came up:  “khuyết tật golf” and “tàn tật golf”.  I found the translation may have been more appropriate to my golf game than for use in golf club software.

Based in SE Asia since 1998, I am now leading a software firm (Quasar Group International) in

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developing a new multi-lingual, multi-national golf club and leisure management system.  Partnered with Craig Francis in Geneva, it has been the firm’s mission to develop the Quasar Golf system to be sensitive to language and cultural needs worldwide.

As the firm’s system will be provided in 40 languages, we were certain about one aspect - that the system would not rely on automated translation tools.  One of the early suggestions by an industry contact was “why not use Google’s tools to automatically translate the system into these languages.”  Knowing issues others have had with online translations, I ran “Golf Handicap” through Google Translate simply as a demonstration.  When “khuyết tật golf” and “tàn tật golf” (“Golf Handicap”/ “Golf Disability”) appeared, it was clear we needed to rely on linguistics professionals to assist in the translations.

Though I am aware of issues with online translation programs, I do find that I use them several times a day for communications coming in from Vietnam, China, Korea and elsewhere.  Google Translate and other programs have allowed me to understand the general meaning of a message.  With all the terminology unique to the golf industry, translations into Vietnamese, Thai, Burmese, Khmer, French and 35 others is not something we’d leave to general unassisted online translator.  We didn’t want the system “disabled” by improper translations.

Developing international golf club software and localisation

In developing software it is undoubtedly influenced by the culture and the language of the designers and programmers.  Extracting the culturally and linguistically dependent part of applications is part of the internationalization process.  Script-specific aspects (character encoding, character sizes, line size and spacing), cultural conventions, numbers and dates, icons and symbols, and the use of colour by technical designers are some of the issues in the localisation process.

New products should be enabled for localisation - designed in a way that make the systems culturally-independent.  These systems should be easily adaptable for customers within target markets whether it be Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand or Argentina.

Software internationalization provides a framework for localisation.  It steamlines the process of designing and developing products with features and functionality that facilitate the adaptation of the product to targeted global markets.

Localisation is a different process however, as it takes a the internationalized software and adds features and functionality that match a specific culture and market.  The transparency of the local language, the translation of menus, messages, and on-line tutorials are issues that are addressed in a localisation process.

Localisation is a linguistic task because the translation requirement is not simply the substitution of one line of text with another.  During the process several pieces of text may need to be brought together, resulting in a more natural feel for the native speaker. 

In developing the global golf club software we needed to be able to indicate the required text in a neutral way and then extracting the translation at run time.  This represents the intended meaning.  Producing the message at run time is a problem of language generation, given the elements of meaning and the rules of composition.

It is also a linguistic problem because many software packages capture and manipulate text that has been supplied by the users.  Examples of this are word processors and database management systems.  In using these packages we frequently are required to match text.  What constitutes an acceptable match depends upon the language.  We frequently ask for text to be sorted — sort orders are language and culture specific.  Software embeds assumptions very deeply — for example, hashing algorithms will be constructed with the statistical properties of a particular corpus of words or names in mind.

Software localisation is also a tech issue because the system must be able to organize and isolate the linguistic components in a manner that allows them to be replaced and displayed.

If your first language is English, French, Russian, German, or Spanish, most of the software you use is likely in your native language.  For those whose native language is different from those, software in your own language is likely an exception to the rule.  Too often software developers assumed it was easier for Asian users to speak English than to create a version of their product in Vietnamese, Japanese, or Chinese.

Localisation - Serious Business

Software localisation has become a serious business as users are demanding not only software in the major language of their country but in the native language of their region.  Part of the drive to localize software comes from the changing profile of computer users.  No longer is it just highly educated people using sophisticated software.  Today's computer users extend across all layers of society.  In the golf club industry, many of the office, restaurant and golf shop staff are local hires.  A localized version of the software would be a significant benefit to them.

The smart phone has also helped advance the need for local language support throughout a golf club system.  Many of the club’s caddies use the mobile phone as a means of communication with friends and their employer.  Wherever the club may be located, it would be a significant benefit to send schedules, updates and general news to the caddy staff in their native language.

As the vast majority of the staff at a golf club in Vietnam have Vietnamese as their first language, it became a matter of respecting the local needs of the property.  Whether or not the club and it’s staff would use the Vietnamese version, the option should be available in the software for those who wish to use it.

Sky Clubbing :: Eclipse Sky Bar (Phnom Penh) and Ruby Skye (San Francisco)

from Vietnam Golf Magazine

October 2013

www.vietnamgolfmagazine.net

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There are certain international nightclubs in which fashion, music and networking are an intrinsic part of the club’s atmosphere.  This is true to both of this month’s featured chic venues.  Up to this point, Ruby Skye Nightclub in San Francisco and Eclipse Skybar in Phnom Penh have perhaps shared very little in common.  

Much like the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Ruby Skye has been a recognized fixture in San Francisco for quite a long time.   Eclipse Skybar is a relative newcomer to the Phnom Penh skyline.   Both however are in the center of their metropolis, catering to the city’s busiess and clubbing elite.

Ruby Skye

San Francisco

Ruby Skye is San Francisco’s premiere Nightclub and Special Event Venue.  Conveniently located, it is in the heart of downtown San Francisco just off of Union Square and the city’s famed theatre district. Whether you’re a seasoned nightclub enthusiast, looking to go out for

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the memorable evening, or wish to host a private event, Ruby Skye is available for all your entertainment needs.

Recently nominated by Dancestar as one of the top 5 nightclubs, Ruby Skye is a world-class facility featuring the finest DJʹs and performers from around the globe. With state of the art lighting and sound system, two-levels, 4 rooms, several VIP areas, Ruby Skye offers live shows and DJ music every Friday and Saturday with frequent special events on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights. 

Ruby Skye
San Francisco, California  USA

Ruby Skye’s exquisitely appointed facility was built in the 1890’s and is a historical landmark that formerly housed “The Stage Door Theatre”. A Turn of the Century Victorian Playhouse restored with all the high tech accoutrement – Ruby Skye’s interiors were designed by Pamela Pennington Studios and present a striking juxtaposition between its original Art Nouveau architecture and its plush modern furnishings.

Ideal for a variety of functions, Ruby Skye offers over 15,000 square feet and 4 distinctively different and luxurious areas for entertaining that can be combined to accommodate up to 900 guests.  The club also proudly features The Jungle Room, an elegant and private lounge where one can enjoy a fine cognac in Old World elegance.

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San Francisco, California   USA

This impeccably appointed space is the perfect setting for launch parties, weddings and receptions, benefits and fashion shows. The possibilities are endless for entertaining in this unique, and upscale entertainment venue.

Ruby Skye has recently introduced their Executive Chef Garrick Penn who heads up their in – house catering team. Chef Penn had delivered a wealth of exciting influences to his Classic traditional fare. 

Ruby Skye is in a class all by itself with a beautiful facility, innovative menu choices and close attention to detail at every level.

Ruby Skye can be found at:

420 Mason Street

San Francisco, CA  94102

USA

Tel: +1 415 693 0777

www.rubyskye.com

Eclipse Skybar

Phnom Penh

Eclipse Skybar, the only skybar in Cambodia, is a hidden gem in the heart of the Pearl of Asia.  Located on top of the Phnom Penh Tower, it is the go-to place to spend a relaxing evening while overlooking the bustling city of Phnom Penh.

Opened in December 2012, Eclipse Skybar has been pushing Cambodian standards to new levels. It is redefining the very concept of going-out in the Kindgom. It is already recognised as the most stunning addition to Phnom Penh dining and nightlife scene.

Customers can enjoy mouth-watering food that genuinely mixes western and Khmer influences.  Drinks are developed following the same drive to offer an unforgettable experience. Guests have commonly found a visit to Eclipse Skybar to be the perfect escape.

Business leaders, locals and expats experience the city through a venue unmatched in PP.   Eclipse visit offers a unique atmosphere and a memorable night.  Nothing can

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

sum up the feeling better than when the guest discovers the 360 degree view.  The city and the club are restless, sumptuous and fresh.

Eclipse Skybar has been promoting mostly local artists to push the growing art and music scene. Through an integration of different kinds of events - from art exhibitions, food & drinks tasting to big “club style” parties - it is considered as one of the rare premium venues to attend an event in Cambodia.

From the tallest sky bar in Phnom Penh, Eclipse Skybar, is a hidden gem in the heart of the

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

city’s business district.  The view of the city is breath-taking, and the soft mix of pop music in the background adds to the bar’s relaxed ambiance.  It’s perfect for a romantic night, family dinner, or even a girls’ night out, enjoying the cool night air while sipping on Singapore Slings.

Eclipse Skybar can be found at:

Phnom Penh Tower

23rd floor - Monivong Boulevard

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phone +855 23 964 171

Ruby Skye Nightclub and Eclispe Skybar .. clubs in the heart of two international business centres.   Both offering fashionable evenings out-on-the-town in their city’s trendiest venue.