NASSAU, The Bahamas, Nov. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR), is proud to announce the release, through its Mandara Spa Asia Limited subsidiary ("Mandara"), of its newest spa brand, Chavana Spa. Chavana offers a simple, understandable and approachable spa concept, intended to launch in 4 star hotels and resorts, allowing guests to enjoy a quality spa experience at a reasonable price.

While traveling the globe to meet hoteliers and research opportunities for future associations with spas, Jeff Matthews, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mandara Spa Asia, recognized the need for a simple and understated premium spa concept that would suit the needs of the expanding business and vacation traveler. Deriving its inspiration from Bali, Chavana is fresh, friendly, approachable and comfortable. Chavana is exemplary of Balinese fusion at its best: the ancient roots of Balinese culture and service interpreted in an uncomplicated, contemporary way. It is refreshing.

Chavana Spa welcomes all to experience the freshness and energy of the Balinese spa spirit. Frankincense Spa by Chavana at the Marriott Resort in Mirbat Beach on the Salalah Coast, Oman is now scheduled to open in December 2009. Chavana Spa at the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi in India will also open its doors in December 2009.

Steiner Leisure Limited is a worldwide provider of spa services. The Company's operations include spas and salons on 126 cruise ships and in 51 resort spas and two luxury day spas. Our cruise line and land-based resort customers include Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton Hotels, Holland America Line, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Kerzner International, Loews Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Nikko Hotels, Norwegian Cruise Line, Planet Hollywood, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Lines, Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Westin Hotels and Resorts. Our Elemis Limited subsidiary manufactures its Elemis(R) brand products for use in our cruise ship and land-based spas. This top quality European line of beauty products is also distributed worldwide to exclusive hotels, salons, health clubs, department stores and destination spas.