First VLCC Residential Wellness & Medi-Spa Opens At Avani+ Hua Hin, Thailand

National, March 31, 2022: Leading Wellness & Beauty services and products brand, VLCC’s collaboration with Minor Hotels, signed in late 2019, for setting up and operating residential Proactive Healthcare, Wellness & Aesthetic Beauty Medi-spas in properties of Minor Hotels’ worldwide, saw its first facility under the partnership formally open on March 31st, at Minor Hotel’s luxurious Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand.

Ranging from one day to seven-night retreats, residential packages offered by VLCC at Avani+ Hua Hin cover four broad themes; integrated wellness, beauty & weight management, immunity and detoxification. The facility  will offer solutions for lifestyle related medical and chronic health issues, detoxification therapies, spa and beauty treatments for body, skin and hair as well as aesthetic dermatology treatments. The medical improvement and wellness enhancement programmes will focus on diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and the gut ecosystem. The programmes will combine modern medical investigations with complementary and alternative medicine, customised diets and physical activity regimen to deliver holistic results.

Commenting on the association and first media-spa launch, Mrs. Vandana Luthra, Founder, VLCC Group said, “We are indeed very excited at the opening of the first residential VLCC Wellness & Aesthetic Beauty Medi-spa. We are confident that going forward, proactive health care and wellness tourism will be active consumption themes globally across age groups, given the heightened awareness of consumers to invest in the same, catalysed by the pandemic. For the past three decades, VLCC has honed its reputation as a leading and respected player in the wellness and beauty industry. With the amalgamation of world class infrastructure provided by Minor Hotels and best-in-class wellness & beauty domain expertise brought by VLCC, the facility at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort will offer a unique wellness experienceto guests from across the globe.”

“Wellness tourim is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years as we emertge from the COVID-19 pandemic. This VLCC Wellness & Aesthetic Beauty Medi-spa is reflective of our deep understanding of what our customers deserve while providing optimal hotel facilities our guests can enjoy. With VLCC, we believe we have found the right partner to build what we see as a transformational business offering, starting with Avani+ Hua Hin Resort.”

Mr. William E. Heinecke, Chairman and Founder of Minor International,

The medical team at the wellness center includes a specialist aesthetic and regenerative Doctor, expert physiotherapist, qualified nutritionist, trained medical nurse and Ayurvedic practitioner from India. Each programme is designed to nourish the body, mind and soul, which include activities such as Zumba, nature walks, and yoga and meditation sessions to complement traditional spa treatments and medical solutions.

Nutrition and diet is an equally critical component of each VLCC Wellness and Beauty retreat, for which VLCC’s Michelin Star Chef Suvir Saran will work closely with VLCC nutritionist and Chef Gibb, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort’s Executive Chef to offer guests tailored meals. The menus will be seasonal to reflect local produce focusing on low sodium, low GI, oil free and probiotic nutritious ingredients.

Guests can choose from customised programmes designed to meet individual needs and deliver quantifiable results. Medi-spa treatments include aesthetics and injectables including derma fillers, body contouring and skincare solutions along with custom blends of IV Therapy. Another unique aspect of the offerings by VLCC at Avani+ Hua Hin includes post-package follow-up, review and consultation for up to 12 months for sustenance, which will also be available at over 217 VLCC Wellness & Aesthetic Beauty Clinics in 11 countries.

A leading wellness and & beauty services and products brand in India, VLCC has a strong presence across South Asia, South East Asia, the GCC and East Africa with over 300 locations in 12 countries. In addition, VLCC is renowned for its leading vocational education academies in the fields of beauty and nutrition, training 10,000 students annually. VLCC team members include nutrition counsellors, medical professionals, physiotherapists, cosmetologists and beauty professionals. VLCC’s time honoured holistic approach to proactive healthcare and wellness begins with a solid foundation of in-depth training to ensure guests receive an immersive 360 approach to the wellness offering.

Minor Hotels is part of Minor International and is global hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties designed intelligently to appeal to a variety of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through their Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

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