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Jacqueline Berry has joined Lake Austin Spa Resort as Spa Director

Lake Austin Spa Resort welcomes Jacqueline Berry as Spa Director to the 40-room award-winning destination spa in Austin, Texas. Berry joined the 220-person team in September 2017 and brings more than 20 years of experience to the shores of the lake with an impressive background in the spa and wellness industry. Most recently she held the position of Executive Director of Spa and Sports for Canyon Ranch, Tucson. Prior to that she held executive positions onboard by the Queen Mary 2 and Regent Seven Seas Voyager under the Canyon Ranch brand – with a combined 9 years of experience at the company. She began her spa career as a massage therapist with Steiner Transocean as the youngest crew member onboard the Sun Princess during its inaugural season. She’s spent the last 20 years furthering her career by growing and leading teams in resorts, onboard cruise ships, and in boutique hotels and day spas.

Lake Austin Spa Resort
Austin, Texas, United States

Virginia Elisa Cogliati has been appointed as Spa Director at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

In her current role, Cogliati is responsible for overseeing the operations of the spa, which includes five treatment rooms alongside separate wet areas for males and females, relaxation areas, a Thai massage suite and nail spa. She leads a team of skilled therapists to offer guests an array of massages, scrubs, facials and wraps, designed to showcase a blend of Arabian and Asian traditions, with many treatments using indigenous produce such as frankincense and pomegranates, harvested from the local area. She is also responsible for the resort’s 'Balance' programme, which offers bespoke wellness packages to target guests’ specific needs, whether it is weight management, revitalisation, relaxation or detox.

Anantara
Salalah, Oman

Gaye Steinke has been promoted to Vice President of Spa & Wellness at East West Destination Hospitality

East West Destination Hospitality is pleased to announce that it has promoted Gaye Steinke to the position of Vice President of Spa & Wellness at the growing company, which manages more than $2.5 billion in vacation rental assets at mountain resorts in Colorado and California. Steinke has been part of the East West family since 1998, serving as the driving force behind the creation of Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek and Spa Anjali and the Athletic Club at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. Most recently she served as the General Manager of Allegria, Spa Anjali and the Athletic Club at The Westin, all of which won numerous awards, including being named to the “Top 25 Spas in the World” list by Conde Nast Traveler. A graduate of Boston College, Steinke is a former board member of the Green Spa Network who also helped develop the Spa at the Ritz Carlton in Lake Tahoe, California and Moonlight Spa in Big Sky, Montana. She also previously served as the General Manager of Vail’s Aria Spa & Club. In her new position, Steinke will continue to oversee the overall vision, direction and financial attributes of East West Destination Hospitality’s managed spa and club operations, including Spa Anjali, Allegria, the Viceroy Spa in Snowmass and the Vitality Center in Vail. In addition, she will play a key role in the creation of new East West Destination Hospitality spas and fitness club concepts in Hawaii, Denver and Snowmass.

East West Destination Hospitality
Avon, Colorado, United States

Theresia Kelly has been appointed as Director of Spa at The Westin Jackson

Wischermann Partners is thrilled to announce the appointment of Theresia Kelly as Director of Spa at The Westin Jackson, which opened in August. With more than 18 years of experience in the spa industry, Kelly will oversee all aspects of Soul Spa’s management and help the spa reinforce The Westin Jackson’s mission to boost travel and tourism in downtown Jackson and transform every guest’s stay into a revitalizing experience.

Marriott
Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Samara Gonzalez has been appointed as Spa Director at El San Juan Hotel

Trilogy Spa Holdings announces the appointment of Samara Gonzalez as spa director of Well & Being Spa at El San Juan Hotel. Bringing a diverse background of retail, marketing and spa industry experience to this new role, Gonzalez will implement business-driving initiatives and marketing strategies to transform the newest Well & Being location into Puerto Rico’s top destination spa for both locals and visiting tourists.A San Juan native, Gonzalez returns to her roots after working in district management for top lifestyle brands including Pacific Sunwear, Claire’s Accessories and Victoria’s Secret. Through her retail experience, Gonzalez gained an understanding of property leadership and sales strategies, which led her to her most recent role as a marketing director for Sunset World Hotel & Resorts in Mexico, where she was responsible for designing new sales and merchandising strategies, managing budget relations and incentivizing staff. In her new role, Samara will blend her knowledge of both business and beauty, encouraging fellow team members, hotel guests and staff to live a life inspired by health and wellness.

Trilogy Spa Holdings
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Alison Stone has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at Amanpuri

Aman is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alison Stone, Director of Spa & Wellness at Amanpuri, the collection’s peaceful, beach resort in Phuket. Alison’s role is a first for the resort and emphasizes the brand’s ongoing commitment to wellness. Having recently completed a PhD Degree in Metaphysical Science, Alison brings over 20 years of experience as a wellness consultant, holistic practitioner and detox specialist to the role. Alison will manage and supervise every aspect of Amanpuri’s spa and wellness operations, managing all recruitment and training of spa staff, and supporting Aman’s Global Director of Spa & Wellness, Nichola Roche.

Aman
Phuket, Thailand

Adeline Blachere has been appointed as Wellness Manager at Bawah Island

A dynamic and bubbly individual, Adeline will lead the wellness and spa team at Bawah to create and provide personalised bespoke spa and wellness programmes so guests leave feeling revitalised and with a renewed sense of purpose. Born and raised in France, Adeline left home at 20 to work abroad in hospitality, having spent 10 years in the hotel management industry in Mauritius, Maldives, Langkawi, Penang and Singapore, before discovering her love for yoga and Pilates. A certified Hatha and pre-natal yoga and Pilates instructor, Adeline has also embraced exploring the use of energy to heal. Trained in Reiki, she is now integrating it in her daily life as well as to help people around her, aimed with a goal to help others reach a well-balanced way of life.

Bawah Island
Singapore

Aysun Mut has been appointed as Spa Director at Corinthia London

Corinthia London announces the appointment of Aysun Mut as Spa Director for the multi-award winning and flagship spa, ESPA Life at Corinthia. In her new role, Aysun will be responsible for guiding the operation and strategy of ESPA Life, ensuring that the spa embodies the five-star luxury standards of Corinthia Hotels’ flagship property and building on ESPA Life’s global reputation as the pioneer of a new generation of spas.

Corinthia
London, United Kingdom
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Sara Scott has been appointed as Spa Director at El Encanto, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara’s only Forbes Five Star resort, Belmond El Encanto is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Scott as Spa Director. Joining the resort from Four Seasons, Westlake Village, Scott will be responsible for overseeing the operations and development of The Spa at El Encanto, Santa Barbara’s most idyllic day spa. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the rolling hills of the wine country, the full-service Santa Barbara spa offers an array of treatments featuring local ingredients that relax the mind and rejuvenate the body.

Belmond
Santa Barbara, California, United States

Tara Cruz has been appointed as Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the latest property in the Four Seasons portfolio in Manhattan, is pleased to announce the official appointment of Tara Cruz as Director of Spa. In her position, Tara oversees the day to day operations of The Spa which includes seven treatment rooms (including a couple’s Spa Suite), a nail room, an indoor relaxation room, boutique, outdoor terrace, 24 hour fitness center and a 75-foot indoor lap pool. Tara also oversees the partnership with the two European Brands that are exclusively stocked with Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown - Dr Burgener from Switzerland and Omorovicza from Budapest, Hungary. The Spa is the ultimate sanctuary of wellness and pampering in the heart of the city with results-driven therapies featuring European Brands.

Four Seasons
New York, New York, United States

Aristides Carrillo has been appointed as Spa Manager at Viceroy Riviera Maya

Viceroy Riviera Maya has announced the appointment of Aristides Carrillo to the position of manager of the resort’s spa, announced Pedro Lara, General Manager. Mr. Carrillo comes to The Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya with 18 years of management experience at leading hotel and resort spas. Prior to joining the team at Viceroy Riviera Maya, he was Assistant Director of Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Mayakoba. Previous positions include Spa & Gymnasium Director at Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Assistant Spa Manager at Me Cancun, and Assistant Spa Director at The Ritz- Carlton Cancun. The Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya adopts traditional Mayan healing techniques, treatments, botanicals and indigenous products with its exclusive Mayan Traditions signature spa collection, and at the same time elebrates the latest spa techniques and innovations with special treatment collections and programs of revitalization and rejuvenation. The spa staff includes a Shaman-in-residence, who greets arriving guests with a traditional Mayan blessing.

Viceroy
Riviera Maya, Mexico

Tracy Harper has been appointed as Director of Spa & Fitness at Sun Valley Resort

Harper brings over a decade of management experience in the spa and wellness industry to her new position. Most recently, she was the Director of Spa & Recreation at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas where she managed daily spa, fitness, and overall recreation operations and was instrumental in increasing year-over-year revenue growth up to 20 percent. Prior to that, Harper was Director of Spa & Fitness at Hotel Park City in Park City, Utah. The Spa at Sun Valley offers 15 treatment rooms, a world-class fitness center, yoga studio, and a selection of wellness treatments. A full-service salon offers nail, hair, and beauty services ─ perfect for brides and bridal parties. Located adjacent to the outdoor heated saline pool, hot tub, and poolside café, The Spa at Sun Valley features soaring views of Bald Mountain and luxurious amenities including steam rooms, saunas, and men’s and women’s lounge areas, offering a serene oasis amid all the exciting activities the iconic valley has delivered for decades.

Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, Indiana, United States