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· Wailea Marriott Introduces New Wellness Center
WAILEA, Maui (July 14, 2003) - An all-new comprehensive resort wellness center has opened at the Wailea Marriott in Maui, Hawaii. The Maui Wellness Institute offers programs for meeting groups and individual guests on health, fitness, anti-aging and stress reduction.

In addition to choosing among award-winning golf, tennis, beach and water sports, children's programs, cultural activities and shopping, guests at the Wailea Marriott can now also opt for wellness sessions on a wide range of topics, all led by trained experts.

"An exclusive, on-site wellness center is a perfect addition to our property," said Dorsey Brady, vice president and general manager of the Wailea Marriott. "Interest in personal health and wellness is growing at an exponential rate, and our guests have been coming to Maui for many years specifically to relax and rejuvenate. Now they have a terrific opportunity to decompress while on vacation and take advantage of the wellness center to get energized, become empowered about their personal well-being, and learn how to achieve better health and a better life."

Under the direction of Dr. James Polakof, PhD., the Maui Wellness Institute is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offers programs on such topics as nutrition, fitness, achieving success, yoga, weight control, stress reduction, meditation, the healing art of massage, anti-aging, preventative wellness, and skin rejuvenation and facial care. Each program is led by a trained health professional. Maui Wellness Institute programs are offered exclusively at the Wailea Marriott.

Wailea Marriott is an award-winning oceanfront property in Wailea Resort, Maui. Featuring 521 rooms and suites, the beautiful resort is nestled on a low, 22-acre seaside promontory straddled on both sides by white-sand beaches. The hotel is best known for its uncompromising commitment to preserving and presenting Hawaii's rich island culture, evident in virtually all aspects of the hotel, from its carpeting and interior decor to its educational programs for visitors and community outreach efforts.

For more information about the Maui Wellness Institute, call 808-891-1131 or visit www.mauiwell.com. For information about the hotel, call Wailea Marriott at 1-800-367-2960 or 808-879-1922, or visit waileamarriottresort.com.

Wailea Marriott is owned by Honolulu-based Outrigger Enterprises, Inc., and managed by Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, the largest lodging company in Hawaii and one of the fastest growing in the Pacific.

Media Contact:
Luly Unemori
Pono Communications LLC
808-986-0404
pono.comm@verizon.net
Kathy Dziedzic
Marketing Manager, Wailea Marriott
808-874-7976/800-292-4532
kathy.dziedzic@waileamarriott.com

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