Banyan Tree has signed a management contract for its first Banyan Tree branded city club development in Asia in vibrant and cosmopolitan Seoul, South Korea.Situated in Namsan, a popular tourist spot right in the heart of the city that offers a panoramic view of Seoul, Banyan Tree Club & Spa will be one of the first branded private membership clubs in Korea.

Through a seamless combination of world class club facilities and Banyan Tree’s signature brand of Asian hospitality, the Banyan Tree Club & Spa will offer members a sanctuary within the city where they will be able to enjoy a wide range of sporting, leisure, educational and entertainment activities. Club facilities will comprise a Banyan Tree Spa, banquet and conference rooms, private event spaces, gym, indoor and outdoor pools, an outdoor golf range with ESPN Golf Academy courses, tennis and basketball courts, hockey and soccer fields, ice rink as well as a dedicated kids club.

“Korea has always been an important market for Banyan Tree and bringing the brand here is a significant step that we have had to be very careful about. We are delighted that with the Banyan Tree Club & Spa, Seoul, we are entering Korea in a manner that allows us to deliver the standards that have come to be expected of us to our member and guests in Korea and from around the world,” said Executive Chairman, Mr Ho Kwon Ping.

Developed by Urban Oasis Inc, the project will also include a 59-suite Banyan Tree city hotel featuring full fledged hotel facilities and signature F&B amenities. This will be the seventh addition to Banyan Tree’s city hotel portfolio which currently comprises of properties which are spread across various key cities in different regions such as Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai and Dubai.
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