Press Comments
Dragonfly continues to be a darling of the press, with both domestic Chinese and international media raving about our unique combination of conveniently accessible services, our warm-hearted staff, our relaxing ambience, and the special touch of class that we bring into each of our retreats.
Don't take our word for it though, read what they have to say:
Travel and LeisureNovember, 2011 Where to find Balance in Suzhou? Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreats—in the picturesque city of Suzhou, about 62 miles west of Shanghai—has therapists trained in tui na ("push grasp") massages, aimed at unblock- ing chi pathways to alleviate everything from bad backs to indigestion.
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Elle CanadaNovember, 2011 Georgie shares a professional opinion on the growth of the men's facial market in China - which now is 25% of our business. |
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TimeOut Hong Kong15 Sep 2010 "Dragonfly goes beyond your typical foot massage. I never realised that so many things could be done to one's feet." |
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AsiaSpaSep/Oct 2010 An interview with Georgie where he shares some of his experiences building a business and a brand in China. |
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AsiaSpa
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Timeout Shanghai
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Shanghai Talk February 2010 Some of Georgie's insights into life in bustling Shanghai. |
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17 December 2009 The competition tested bartenders' skill under pressure, with a panel of judges scrutinizing their every move as they made their intricate creations within a five-minute time limit. The winning drink was a three-layered cocktail with a mandarin jelly base, a lemongrass-infused vodka and coconut milk and it was topped with champagne and strawberry puree. |
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That's Shanghai
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| International Herald Tribune 13 March 2009 Foot Relief "After searching for great art, give your feet a rest at Dragonfly, a Shanghai-based international chain of Zen- like spas where the treatments include an hour's foot massage for 135 yuan. ” |
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| The Age - Melbourne 3 November 2007 A Slick Dragon “A Five star experience at about a quarter of the price.” |
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| Sunday New York Times 16 September 2007 Let a Hundred Decadent Spas Bloom “Inside Dragonfly, a Chinese spa chain, designers have blended stone and traditional dark wood, paying homage to classic Chinese homes. Often open until the wee hours, Dragonfly offers many of the same massages as hotel spas at far lower prices, so it draws Chinese visitors. At a Dragonfly spa in Shanghai's old French concession, middle-age Chinese women with bouffant dos line up for facials next to punky- looking Shanghai teenagers with spiky hair.” |
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| Frommers Travel Guide February 2007 “Expats and discerning locals head for Dragonfly… which offers an exotic Asian ambience with all the standard treatments at just the right prices.” |
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Conde Nast Traveller, UK 29 February 2008 |
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| Elle, Norway August 2006 Oriental Oasis "If you are in Oslo you should treat yourself to a visit to the fantastic Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat. This is pure luxury for stressed city-dwellers." |
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| American Express DEPARTURES (USA) October 2005 "Don't let the fact that they're part of a chain put you off: Dragonfly spas are where the movers and shakers of Shanghai catch their breath." |
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| South China Morning Post, National Day special edition (Hong Kong) 1 October 2005 Rated one of China's Top 10 Spas "... raising the bar for day spas in the city." |
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Spa BusinessIssue 3, 2011 Presents an interview with Vice President Randal Eastman following his participation in the new business model panel at the Global Spa Summit in Bali, Indonesia this May. Download the full article here - or see more details on the Global Spa Summit site here. |
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Spa Business "Chinese spa market is booming, but highly competitive. Dragonfly is one of China’s most successful domestic operators." |
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Review Asia "[Georgie] has taken the lead in China, a relatively new spa market, with impressive results." |
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Asiaspa Spas for Everyman |
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| Mr. X - "Georgie Yam" July 2009 International Channel Shanghai An in-depth interview with Dragonfly founder Georgie Yam. [Youtube (outside of China)] [view large format (inside China)] |
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| On the Move - CNBC 12 October 2007 On the Move Shanghai A television broadcast showcasing Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreats - for the business traveller. [Youtube (outside of China)] [view inside China] |
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| God morgen Norge, TV2 (Oslo) 12 May 2006 "Massasje med Dragonfly" "Dragonfly er en massasjekjede i Kina. Nå er den kommet til Oslo, som første internasjonale satsning." |
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Georgie Yam One on One |
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