Cecilia Hercik has been appointed director of spa at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. In her role, Hercik will lead the property’s Life in Balance Spa, using her expertise to craft new and innovative treatments and services that further establish Miraval’s longstanding reputation as a pioneer and thought-leader in spa.
With 13 years of experience in the spa industry, Malika started her career in 2003 in Jordan, after graduating with the Business Management diploma from the Ibn Khaldoun University in Algeria. A great ability to thrive and a passion-driven attitude towards the tourism and hospitality industry quickly aided Malika on her career path, taking her to the Moevenpick Resort Dead Sea, where she held several positions during her nine years there, overseeing more than 80 therapists and an extensive operation of 35 treatment rooms in the therapy centre and spa. This was followed by positions at other upscale luxury hospitality groups in Jordan.
Hotel del Coronado, San Diego's most iconic beachfront resort, has appointed certified spa and hospitality veteran Holly Edgin as Spa Director.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort hotel on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, has announced the appointment of Kayleigh Pascual as the resort’s new assistant spa director. In this position, Pascual will assist in all aspects of spa operation at resort’s award-winning Serenity by the sea Spa.
Mr. Muneesh Budden, General Manager of U Tropicana Alibaug is pleased to announce appointment of Dr. Manisha Rakesh Hadke as Spa Manager of U Sante Spa at U Tropicana Alibaug.
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI recently appointed Dr. Rajamannar Chinnaraju as spa director of its luxurious Ixora Spa, where he will oversee the extensive menu of services, daily operations and highly skilled staff. With a degree in Naturopathic Medicine and Yoga Therapy from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in India, Chinnaraju brings more than seven years of experience in spa and wellness menu design and management of five-star hotel and resort spas.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, California’s premier destination for mind, body and sport, is pleased to announce Leslie Johnson as the new spa director at The Spa at La Costa. Johnson brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the legendary spa. She has delivered award-winning lifestyle programming for destination resorts and hotel day spas nationwide.In 2007, Leslie she served as a consultant to Sea Island Companies, assisting with the development, opening and operations of the luxury resort’s 65,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility. Under her direction, The Cloister Spa at Sea Island received the SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award in the Luxury Category and was also honored with Mobil’s Five-Star Rating.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has appointed Todd Hewitt to the role of Corporate Director of Spa. From Shangri-La’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Hewitt will oversee the group’s CHI, The Spa and The Spa brands, and all health clubs in Shangri-La and Kerry properties worldwide.
Trump SoHo® New York, the neighborhood’s only AAA Five Diamond rated hotel and home to the first authentic luxury hammam in New York City, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Lamey as spa director of The Spa at Trump SoHo. Having managed some of the country’s most luxurious spa facilities, Lamey brings a wealth of industry experience that she will use to oversee the 11,000 square foot spa, including all day-to-day operations, develop marketing strategy, create new programming and managing all staff. Lamey brings to the Spa at Trump SoHo 15 years of experience including her most recent position as director of spa at Omni Bedford Springs in Bedford, PA, where she oversaw management and spa operations of the 30,000 square foot facility with 15 treatment rooms, a salon and 55 employees. Additionally, Lamey was the spa operations and acting director at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, TX, and the lead massage therapist and supervisor at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.
Rosewood CordeValle, a golf resort located in the Northern Californian city of San Martin, has appointed Kimberly Kuramuto as spa manager for the resort’s Sense, A Rosewood Spa. Ms. Kuramuto brings almost ten years of experience in luxury hospitality to her new role. As spa manager, Ms. Kuramuto will oversee high-level operations of Sense, A Rosewood Spa while continuing to guide and expand the spa’s programming.
Gloria Ah Sam has been named Spa Director, responsible for overseeing daily spa operations, Fitness Facilities as well as the Resort’s Yoga and Wellness program.
Spa Director, Jasmine Welsh, will bring countless years of on-island spa experience to Zemi Beach House. Formerly the spa and fitness manager at Malliouhana, an Auberge Resort, Welsh's expertise is in western and eastern massage modalities, team training and development, product development, pre-opening protocols and hotel spa operations. Prior to her time at Malliouhana, she held the positions of spa manager and spa supervisor at Viceroy Resorts and Residences.
Montage Beverly Hills recently appointed Amelia Winfrey as Spa Director of Spa Montage Beverly Hills. Winfrey brings more than a decade of experience to one of the nation's most celebrated zip codes. In her new role, Winfrey oversees daily operations and wellness programs at Beverly Hills' only Forbes Five Star spa. The 20,000-sq. ft. urban sanctuary includes a comprehensive range of treatments designed for optimal wellness and visible results along with a designated spa retail space, well-appointed facilities featuring resort-style amenities and a mosaic tiled co-ed mineral pool a robust fitness program and a skilled team of talented spa therapists and estheticians.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. (NHHR) – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – proudly announces the appointment of Tricia Sterling as spa director at SpaTerre at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, located at the tip of Shelter Island in San Diego. In her new role, Sterling will create innovative spa experiences and oversee stellar customer service.
Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. In her role, Ms. O’Connell will lead and supervise the strategic, global development of spa, wellness and recreation operations for the group’s existing hotels and new projects.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has appointed Verena Lasvigne-Fox as Senior Spa Director, responsible for the management of the Resort’s award-winning hilltop Spa and with additional oversight of seven other Four Seasons Spas in the Middle East and Africa region.
Amatara Resort & Wellness announces the appointment of Phoebe Boonkerd as Wellness Director of Amatara Resort & Wellness. A well-rounded wellness professional with more than 15 years of experience as a therapist, naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist and yoga teacher, Phoebe will oversee all aspects of the resort’s full-service spa and wellness offering. Phoebe’s responsibilities will include marketing, management and enhancement of Amatara Resort & Wellness’s comprehensive guest wellness programs. Phoebe joins Amatara Resort & Wellness from Chiva Som – one of the most prestigious destination health spas in Asia, where she spent more than six years. This work offered her a wealth of clinical experience and the privilege of treating large numbers of people from all over the world.
Isabelle Czinzoll has recently been appointed as Group Spa Director for City Seasons Hotels. In her previous role, Isabelle was Spa Director at an international 5-star chain in Dubai and before that run the successful and award-winning spa at the prestigious Aviation Club. Isabelle’s experience in the beauty and skin care field spans 20 years where she headed Internationally-branded Spas in UK and South Africa, working with high end products namely Guinot, Payot, Pevonia and Margy’s.
Playa Largo Resort & Spa, the newest addition to Marriott Internationals Autograph Collection, is proud to announce the appointment of Caroline Wilmot as Spa and Wellness Director for its Ocean Spa, set to open in winter 2016.
Suncadia, A Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Erickson as its new spa director. With more than 15 years of experience in the spa and hospitality industry, Erickson will now oversee day-to-day operations at Glade Spring Spa including managing the spa team and ensuring guest satisfaction.