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First GOCO-branded spa to debut at Ajman Saray
POSTED 20 Sep 2013 . BY Tom Anstey
The spa will be the first to carry the GOCO name
Starwood’s new Luxury Collection hotel, the Ajman Saray, in the UAE is soon to open with the first GOCO-branded spa.

The 207-bedroom hotel, which will open in December 2013, will include 5,253sq ft (488sq m) of meeting and event facilities and will be a short walk from Ajman beach.

The 1,200sq m (12,916sq ft) GOCO Spa at Ajman Saray is set to open in early 2014 and will include separate male and female spa sections, with treatment areas, locker rooms and a relaxation space.

On the women’s side of the spa will be six multi-purpose rooms, two beauty treatment rooms, a salon, steamroom, sauna, hammam, ice fountain and chromotherapy rain shower.

On the men’s side of the spa, seven multi purpose rooms, a steamroom ,sauna, hammam, ice fountain and chromotherapy rain shower will be included in addition to a barber by male beauty care specialists Hommage.

Two spa suites will also be included, offering whirlpool, steam room, treatment space for two, an oriental treatment bed and private terrace.

Core services at the spa will include massage treatments, body treatments and facials.

The spa will use Amala, !QMS and Hommage branded products for all spa treatments and rituals.

Ingo Schweder, CEO of GOCO said: “We are very proud to be opening our first GOCO Spa, and introducing our concept to the established spa industry in the Middle East.

“GOCO Spa is a blend of internationally inspired therapies, medical-focused female skincare, and features an innovative male barber, and the Ajman Saray is the ideal platform from which we are able to launch this new venture.”

GOCO Spa Ajman Saray’s interior design encapsulates our global vision for spa with delicate influences from the rich tapestry of Arabic heritage.”

BACKGROUND

GOCO Hospitality recently joined forces with global hospitality consulting brand Horwath HTL to continue to expand their business globally.

GOCO is currently creating large-scale wellness retreats in China, Germany, Georgia, Tanzania and India, and developing spa facilities for The Ritz-Carlton, Mumbai, and Bellagio, Dubai.
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First GOCO-branded spa to debut at Ajman Saray
POSTED 20 Sep 2013 . BY Tom Anstey
The spa will be the first to carry the GOCO name
Starwood’s new Luxury Collection hotel, the Ajman Saray, in the UAE is soon to open with the first GOCO-branded spa.

The 207-bedroom hotel, which will open in December 2013, will include 5,253sq ft (488sq m) of meeting and event facilities and will be a short walk from Ajman beach.

The 1,200sq m (12,916sq ft) GOCO Spa at Ajman Saray is set to open in early 2014 and will include separate male and female spa sections, with treatment areas, locker rooms and a relaxation space.

On the women’s side of the spa will be six multi-purpose rooms, two beauty treatment rooms, a salon, steamroom, sauna, hammam, ice fountain and chromotherapy rain shower.

On the men’s side of the spa, seven multi purpose rooms, a steamroom ,sauna, hammam, ice fountain and chromotherapy rain shower will be included in addition to a barber by male beauty care specialists Hommage.

Two spa suites will also be included, offering whirlpool, steam room, treatment space for two, an oriental treatment bed and private terrace.

Core services at the spa will include massage treatments, body treatments and facials.

The spa will use Amala, !QMS and Hommage branded products for all spa treatments and rituals.

Ingo Schweder, CEO of GOCO said: “We are very proud to be opening our first GOCO Spa, and introducing our concept to the established spa industry in the Middle East.

“GOCO Spa is a blend of internationally inspired therapies, medical-focused female skincare, and features an innovative male barber, and the Ajman Saray is the ideal platform from which we are able to launch this new venture.”

GOCO Spa Ajman Saray’s interior design encapsulates our global vision for spa with delicate influences from the rich tapestry of Arabic heritage.”

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GOCO Hospitality recently joined forces with global hospitality consulting brand Horwath HTL to continue to expand their business globally.

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