How are the Six Senses properties faring in the downturn?
The Maldives is still doing well – the luxury end is less affected and anything outside of Thailand is OK. Unfortunately the mass media never present a balanced view, it is so often sensationalised and when it comes to Thailand, irresponsible reporting has done dreadful damage. If tourism organisations, hoteliers or authorities could get together say in one country such as Thailand and form some sort of class action to force the media to report on the situation in a fair and balanced way or suffer the consequences, it would be a good thing for the industry. What new properties are in the Middle East and what are coming up? The Evason Ma’In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa, a 45 minute drive from Amman in Jordan, opened two months back. It is an inspiring resort actually lying 264 metres below sea level. This hotel was completely renovated and a new spa built using the hot spring waters that are famous in this area. We have also just signed a Six Senses Spa at Al Bustan Palace Intercontinen
