Many Hotels Are Turning to Fancy Spa Services to Stand Out

It is called the "morning jump start" and is designed for jet-lagged guests who have to clear their minds for negotiating deals. Here is what you get at the Hotel Inter-Continental in Hong Kong: a dry-skin brushing to stimulate circulation, the application of a spearmint-scented exfoliating body polish to remove the dead skin cells, an aromatherapy body massage, a luxury aromatherapy facial and, finally, a "stimulating" foot massage.

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