4 Lifestyle Brand Collaborations To Check Out In 2016

Some of the biggest hospitality brands are partnering with world-renowned brands to create unforgettable experiences for their guests in the coming year. These are some you should consider on your next 2016 getaway.

Landmark Mandarin Oriental & Diageo Reserve

The collective minds at both Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and Diageo have recreated PDT (Please Don’t Tell), the legendary New York speakeasy, which holds the distinction of being one of the world’s best bars. The PDT pop-up bar is set to offer the best F&B offerings from the iconic East Village bar, which includes a hotdog stand serving specially created hot dogs made by Hong Kong’s finest chefs as well as iconic cocktails prepared by Jim Meehan, bartender, founder of PDT, author of the PDT Cocktail Book, and Jeff Bell, current General Manager of PDT and World Class USA Bartender of the Year 2013. Guests can access the PDT pop-up bar via a hidden entrance in a phone booth located upstairs at the MO Bar from 5-30 January 2016.

Jamie Cullum & St. Regis

Combining jazz and high-end luxury, St. Regis is adding a new dimension to their hospitality offering by adding renowned artist Jamie Cullum as its newest connoisseur. The Jazz-Pop Singer-Songwriter joins Georgina Chapman, Keren Craig, and Nacho Figueras as ambassador for the ultra-luxury hospitality brand. In his role as brand ambassador, Cullum will continue to lead the much buzzed about Jazz Legends at St. Regis series, which to date has brought intimate yet electric jazz performances at several St. Regis properties across the globe. He is also set to perform future dates at St. Regis Hotels in Dubai, Macao, Osaka, Singapore and Washington D.C in the coming year as well. Additionally, the singer has also curated a selection of his favourite tunes for a playlist which is available on www.stregis.com/jazz.

Mandarin Oriental & Art Basel Hong Kong

For four years running, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has partnered with the Art Basel show to offer guests a myriad of bespoke services that boasts artistic elements. From art-inspired menus in the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar as well as in Pierre to art-inspired chocolates at The Mandarin Cake Shop and cocktails to art exhibitions and shows throughout the hotel, art lovers will be fully immersed with an intimate sensorial experience that is truly second to none.  From 24 to 26 March 2016, the hotel is also offering special Art Stay packages which include luxurious overnight accommodations, access for two to Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, including unlimited entrance to the fair, an invitation to the Vernissage, access to the Collectors Lounge and invitations to a series of events. Guest will also receive welcome bottle of ‘R’ de Ruinart Champagne to toast the night away.

Six Senses Spas & Dr. Mehmet Oz

Some of the most highly respected doctors and wellness professionals such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Michael Breus and Dr. Steven Gundry have collaborated with Six Senses Spas to develop an innovative approach to wellness. The result of this is a program that allows the group’s in-house experts to measure and analyse key physiological biomarkers to provide guests with lifestyle and nutritional advice, and design a personalized program of spa treatments, fitness and wellness activities based on the preventative principles of the Eastern medicine approach and the result-oriented Western influences.  Each personalized program includes one wellness screening, one spa treatment per day, one private wellness or fitness activity per day, access to spa facilities and complimentary access to selected group wellness classes.  The Wellness Screening and program personalization programs are now available at Six Senses Zighy Bay, Six Senses Laamu, Six Senses Yao Noi and Six Senses Douro Valley as well as partner Six Senses spas at Puente Romano Resort & Spa in Marbella, Al Bustan Palace in Oman, Soneva Kiri in Thailand and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives.