When attention wanes during meetings, a spa break can work wonders. Keeping meeting attendees productive and relaxed is the goal at Marquis Reforma Hotel & Spa in Mexico City as it rolls out its new spa meetings option. Spa meetings are still a relatively new concept in Mexico, so Marquis Reforma, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, aims to spread the concept to domestic and international meeting-goers alike.

Mexico City, Mexico (PRWEB) June 23, 2007 — When attention wanes during meetings, a spa break can work wonders. Keeping meeting attendees productive and relaxed is the goal at Marquis Reforma Hotel & Spa in Mexico City as it rolls out its new spa meetings option. Spa meetings are still a relatively new concept in Mexico, so Marquis Reforma, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, aims to spread the concept to domestic and international meeting-goers alike. After testing its spa meetings concept late last year with successful results, Marquis Reforma now offers a comprehensive spa lifestyle menu from its signature spa. SPA Marquis, the hotel’s 16,000 sq. foot holistic spa and only member of Leading Spas of the World in Mexico City, offers much more than a brief 10-minute neck and shoulder massage. SPA Marquis has designed the entire meeting around the benefits of its spa lifestyle from the décor to the tranquil ambiance, from soothing aromatic scents to the healthy food menu. Marquis Reforma can accommodate spa meetings from 15 to 1000 persons. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-235-2387 or visit www.marquisreforma.com.

The spa meetings décor is very zen-like with tables decorated with river stones, lilies and candles. Spa attendants give out warm rose-scented towels and slippers upon entrance into the meeting room. The meeting starts with a good stretch and breathing exercises. Guests are encouraged to take off their shoes and replace them with slippers. Aromatic scents like lavender or cinnamon are infused into the meeting room with diffusers to relax or invigorate, depending on the goal.

Spa attendants are available for massages during breaks. For more in-depth treatments, meeting attendees can continue their relaxation at SPA Marquis with specially developed treatments for overworked travelers such as Carpal Tunnel Hand Massage, Power Point Body Massage and the Jet-Lag Body Treatment. These new treatments offer therapy relief for body tensions caused by repetitive use of technology like cell phones, BlackBerry devices and laptops.

Breakfast with brain power has been selected by the property’s executive chef, Ignacio Gutierrez. Foods known for their brain power are offered such as strawberries, kiwis, granola, yogurt, apples, grapes, cantaloupe and bran muffins. Foods rich in iron, B vitamins and antioxidants have been selected to help the brain get plenty of oxygen and energy and get rid of damaging free radicals. For instance, yogurt can improve alertness and memory through the production of tyrosine. Strawberries aid in coordination, concentration and short-term memory.

Meeting planners can choose from the Palacios ballroom or the newer Emperatriz and Emperador ballrooms, which can be adapted to a specific number of attendees. Meeting spaces are decorated with Italian marble, hand-made rugs by Mexican artisans, fine British carpeting and imposing Murano crystal chandeliers from Europe. All rooms feature advanced meeting technology including automated panels for lighting, audio, video and air conditioning control.

SPA Marquis has 11 treatment rooms offering massage, aromatherapy, hydro-therapy, facials and scrubs. Other facilities include separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s areas, each with its own Jacuzzi, steam bath and sauna; resting area; a panoramic swimming pool; beauty parlor; swiss shower and a fully-equipped fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment.

The 209-room Marquis Reforma offers guests handsome surroundings in a post-modern, Art Deco influenced style. Most of the guest rooms are suites. The hotel’s two restaurants are presided over by a chef honored at the illustrious James Beard House in New York. On fashionable Paseo de la Reforma in the heart of Mexico City’s cultural and financial district, the Marquis Reforma provides immediate access to the city’s finest parks, museums and restaurants.

Contact:
Tania Palafox
KWE Group
305-476-5424
palafox(@)kwegroup.com

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