Precor, Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa Create Ultimate in Spa Fitness

Business Wire, June 11, 2008

Spa Grande Facility Upgrades to Deliver World-Class Fitness Experience

WOODINVILLE, Wash. & WAILEA, Hawaii -- Spa Grande, the internationally renowned wellness destination within the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, has taken fitness to a new level with a total upgrade featuring club-quality Precor fitness equipment and entertainment systems.

In addition to a full range of Precor cardio and strength equipment, the spacious half-million-dollar fitness center is "wired" with personal viewing screens integrated into the cardio equipment. Core training, balance equipment, spin bikes and stretching accessories round out the fitness center's exercise choices.

"Spa guests and travelers view vitality, health and wellness in a holistic way, with fitness playing a central role," said Jeff Kohl, who leads Precor's hospitality and vertical market sales. "The Grand Wailea has earned a world-class reputation for its unique guest offerings and exceptional products especially Spa Grande, and the new center raises the fitness experience to meet Spa Grande's long standard of excellence."

The new world-class fitness center upgrade is only one element of a major restoration of the Grand Wailea, a member of The Waldorf=Astoria Collection[R]. The Mobil Four Star-rated Spa Grande is Hawaii's largest and most elaborate spa.

"Spa and fitness centers have come to be an oasis for fitness-minded guests at fine hotels - they truly value that experience," Kohl continued. "On the fitness side of the equation, guest expectations have been raised to the point that travelers and resort guests expect the resort to match the experience of a leading health club. Offering the total package, Spa Grande raises the standard for spa wellness and fitness to new heights."

In recent years, Precor has grown to be a global leader in hospitality and spa fitness, most notably through the installation of more than 360 Fitness By Precor facilities in Hilton[R], Doubletree([R]), Embassy Suites Hotels([R]), Hilton Garden Inn[R], Homewood Suites by Hilton and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection properties in North America.

About Precor

Founded in the Seattle, Wash. area in 1980, Precor (www.precor.com) now operates production, distribution and headquarters facilities near Seattle, with offices in the UK, Germany, Benelux, Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria, Japan and China. Engineered to move the way you move, Precor equipment sets the global standard for a fluid, natural, low-impact workout experience.

Precor is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corp. (www.amersports.com), the world's largest sports equipment company, with internationally recognized brands Wilson, Atomic, Suunto, Precor, Salomon and Mavic.

About Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa

A member of The Waldorf=Astoria Collection[R], the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa is classic elegance on a grand scale. The Grand Wailea is home to Spa Grande, an internationally renowned wellness spa; Wailea Canyon Activity Pool with nine separate pools, seven water slides, an adult-only pool and the world's first water elevator; Camp Grande, a 20,000 sq. ft. children's resort; Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, a thatched-roof restaurant floating on its own island lagoon with picture-perfect sunset views of the blue Pacific and neighboring islands; and an extensive collection of art from leading artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jan Fisher, and Fernando Botero. Overlooking the southern shores of Maui with an unrivaled beachfront location on Wailea Beach, the Grand Wailea sits on 40 acres of lush, tropical surroundings providing open spaces for the active vacationer, beauty for romantic getaways and fun for the whole family. Since opening in 1991, the Grand Wailea consistently ranks among the world's best resorts by leading travel consumer and industry reports. For more information, visit www.grandwailea.com.

About The Waldorf=Astoria Collection[R]

The Waldorf=Astoria Collection[R] includes some of the most extraordinary properties in spectacular destinations around the globe. Inspired by New York's legendary Waldorf=Astoria, each hotel in the growing Collection has its own distinct character, timeless architecture and special history. Luxury spas, culinary excellence and world-class golf are featured at The Collection's current properties: the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, tropical Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa on the Isle of Maui, Hawaii, the historic La Quinta Resort & Club in Southern California, New York's Waldorf=Astoria and the palace hotel Qasr Al Sharq in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Each guest encounter is a discovery of unique experiences designed to last a lifetime. For more information, please visit: www.waldorfastoriacollection.com.