Melbourne's Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Says 'Konichiwa' to World Tourism Trends

Melbourne, Australia, October 06, 2010 --(PR.com)-- With the advent of internet-based research and trade, businesses are finding more than ever that their unique selling points are the key to success. Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa, a boutique Melbourne weekend escape venue, is finding that this uniqueness, along with attention to catering to other worldwide tourism trends, have been the keys to its stunning success.

Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa, a boutique Melbourne weekend escape venue, is finding that their focus on uniqueness and catering to worldwide tourism trends is paying off in the form of effusive guest praise and solidly booked rooms.

The Melbourne romantic getaway is designed as a traditional Japanese experiences, complete with authentic cuisine, an Onsen (hot spring-style bathing facility), authentic futons, an Ofuro (deep tub) overlooking a private Japanese garden, and Japanese-style interior decoration. Tea ceremonies are performed, along with traditional spa treatments.

Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa caters specifically to modern, worldwide trends in tourism noted by Tourism Victoria, such as:
· Increased interest in a balanced lifestyle
· Heightened awareness of environmental sustainability
· A regional tourism focus
· Fluctuating fuel and transport prices make local getaways more attractive
· Increase in the short trip experience
· Greater yearning for 'village life and authentic local experiences', in response to increasing urbanisation and globalisation.

"The Asian currency recovery has made actual travel to Asia far less cost-effective for Australian consumers," says owner of Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa, Ms. Quitt. "We offer a very specific experience, and for the people looking for a slice of the exotic right in their backyard, our Melbourne weekend escapes are an ideal solution," Ms. Quitt continued.

Testimonials from guests at the Melbourne weekend escape venue have been especially enthusiastic about the accommodation, spa treatments and service.

24tavern, a Melbourne reviewer on TripAdvisor, said that "We had dinner both nights and it was fantastic, I really enjoyed the sushi and green tea. The massages were done in our retreat so we didn’t have to leave the retreat at all during our stay. They left us feeling relaxed and blessed out. The service from Deborah was great, nothing was too much trouble. The place is pure genius. We didn’t want to leave."

Tracey_Q of Baillang East echoed the sentiment, saying that "The five course dinner was wonderful and so well presented I felt like I was as close to being in Japan as I could while still in Victoria."

About Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa:

At Japanese Mountain Retreat, our accommodation comes in the form of authentic Japanese living, at a level of five star accommodation you may find elsewhere at a Melbourne hotel. Sleek, minimalist abodes awash with natural light streaming in through shoji (screens) inspires a feeling of relaxation and well-being throughout your stay, you won’t find our unique style of accommodation anywhere else around Melbourne or the CBD, this is luxury in its purest form. Surrounded by the spectacular Dandenong Ranges, we create an exotic Oriental experience that’s true to culture and detail – when compared to other romantic getaways that Victoria has on offer, we’re truly in a class of our own.

Sources: http://www.tourism.vic.gov.au/strategicplan/plan2002_2006/1_introduction/assets/intro_graph2.pdf

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