Issue 11

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Sparecently announced its participation in Hilton Huanying, a tailored experience for all travelers of Chinese origin. The Hilton Worldwide program, inspired by the Chinese word for "welcome", enables travelers to book at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa and other participating hotels with confidence, knowing the properties will meet cultural needs and expectations of Chinese travelers abroad.Hilton Huanying includes three key touch points of the on-property experience - arrival, guest room andbreakfast at Hilton. Elements of the Hilton Huanying experience include a front desk team member fluent in Mandarin; guest room amenities such as a selection of Chinese teas and teakettles, slippers, and a dedicated television channel with Chinese programming; and breakfast items including congee, dim sum, and fried rice and noodles.

"We are very excited to be taking part in the Hilton Huanying program with Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa. Hopefully this accolade will introduce the resort to a wider range of guests," said Claus Steiner, Cluster General Manager - Seychelles Hotels.Hilton Huanying was introduced in 2011 following research into the needs of international travelers and unique market insight resulting from the company's more than 20 years of experience operating in China.Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa is one of more than 85 properties participating in Hilton Huanying around the world.Travelers can visit www.hilton.com/huanying to view a list of participating hotels. Learn more about Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa at http://www.hiltonseychelleslabriz.com/.

The delights of Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa

Photos courtesy of www3.hilton.com

About Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa

Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa is located on Silhouette Island, 20 km northwest of Mahé; this luxurious mountainous beach hideaway is sandwiched between a dazzling 2.5 km long white beach with leaning palms over turquoise seas strewn with granite boulders and tropical forest. Only a 20 minute helicopter transfer from Seychelles International Airport, Mahé and a 45-minute boat trip via Bel Ombre Jetty, the resort is home to one of the largest nature reserves and National Marine Parks in the country. Guests can choose from three spacious and peaceful villa categories, from Garden Villas, to Beachfront Villas to Deluxe Hillside Pool Villas and Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villas. The jewel in the crown of these rooms is the magnificent Presidential Villa offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Families, nature lovers, divers, adventure-seekers and romantics can all find a haven at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa.

• World Travel Awards' Seychelles Leading Resort - 2013• World Travel Awards' Seychelles Leading Spa Resort - 2013• Global Traveler Awards' Best Resort in Africa - 2013• Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence - 2013