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Appointments

Bhakti Kalsekar has been appointed as Spa Manager at Taj Cidade de Goa

Taj Cidade de Goa, Goa announces the appointment of Bhakti Kalsekar as its new Spa Manager steering the in house J Wellness Circle. With a post graduation diploma in cosmetology she is also a certified yoga instructor. With over 20 yrs of experience, Bhakti brings a unique blend of wellness expertise and leadership acumen to her role. A strong ability to multitask and meticulous attention to detail sets her apart while upholding the highest standards of service.

Taj
Goa, India

Dimple Bhatt has been appointed as Spa Director at The Ritz - Carlton, Pune

The Ritz-Carlton, Pune is delighted to announce the appointment of Dimple Bhatt as Director of Spa, overseeing all wellness, spa, and athletic club operations at the iconic luxury property. With a decade of progressive experience in wellness hospitality and an unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, Dimple brings with her a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong track record in luxury spa management.

Marriott
Pune, India

Emma Darby has been appointed as Global Vice President Spa & Wellness at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, one of Accor's leading luxury brands, announces the appointment of Emma Darby as Global Vice President Spa & Wellness. In this role, Emma will assume overall responsibility for spa and wellness operations across Fairmont's global portfolio of 92 properties. The diverse collection of luxury properties and flagship spas in iconic destinations worldwide, includes Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada, Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles, Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico, and Fairmont Riyadh, KSA, delivering a truly holistic wellness experience.

Fairmont
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kenneth Ryan has been appointed as Chief Longevity Officer at The Estate

The Estate is proud to announce the appointment of Kenneth Ryan as Chief Longevity Officer (CLO), a pioneering role created to support the brand's mission of redefining ultra-luxury living through longevity science and personalized wellness. One of the first positions of its kind in the industry, this appointment marks a significant step toward establishing The Estate as a global leader in longevity-based luxury wellness.

The Estate
United States

Amy Linderts has been appointed as Director of Spa at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Amy Linderts as director of spa, effective December 10, 2024. Linderts brings an impressive 14 years' experience in the spa, beauty, and wellness industry, along with a proven track record of excellence in luxury spa management, wellness programme development, and team leadership.

Anantara
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Maja Corridon has been appointed as Director of Spa & Recreation at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Maja Corridon has led the spa and recreation offerings at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers since April 2024, bringing her passion for luxury wellness and dynamic leadership to the role. Overseeing a 13-treatment-room spa and advanced recreation facilities, she ensures exceptional guest experiences while driving revenue growth, crafting innovative strategies, and inspiring her team.

Conrad
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Whitnee Wilson has been appointed as Spa Director at Spa Evangeline at Epicurean Hotel

Epicurean Hotel recently announced the addition of Whitnee Wilson as Spa Director at Spa Evangeline located in the 188-room boutique hotel in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. As director, Wilson will oversee day-to-day spa operations, including the treatment menu and special promotions, staff management and training, spa product lines and retail.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States

Vince Smit has been appointed as Director of Wellness at Sensei Porcupine Creek

Vince Smit joins Sensei Porcupine Creek as Director of Wellness, where he will oversee wellbeing and spa programming for the property. He comes to Sensei from his previous role as Director of Spa for The Miami Beach EDITION. Possessing extensive experience in the wellness space and serving on the Marriott Corporate Spa & Retail Advisory Council since 2017, Smit was responsible for driving sales, enhancing guest experiences and he consulted on spa and wellness space development for the Edition brand globally. Before the EDITION, Smit worked at The Standard Spa in Miami and was the Health Club & Pool Department Head at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. In his spare time, he co-founded iRetreat, directing international wellness retreats and building the brand through successful marketing and service initiatives.

Sensei
Rancho Mirage, California, United States

Michelle Clapperton has joined Sensei as Vice President of Wellness Operations

With nearly 20 years of experience combining her passions of health and hospitality, Michelle Clapperton recently joined Sensei at the corporate level as the Vice President of Wellness Operations. She has worked for illustrious luxury hospitality and wellness companies such as Six Senses, Shangri-La and Four Seasons, where she was formerly the Executive Director of the California Health & Longevity Institute at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake. Clapperton holds a Bachelor of Science in nutritional science, is a Registered Dietitian and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and holds certifications in plant-based nutrition and ayurveda. She also holds a masters degree in hotel management from Cornell University and is currently pursuing her credentials in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Sensei
Santa Monica, California, United States

Girlie Joseph has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to announce the appointment of Girlie Joseph as the iconic hotel's Director of Spa and Wellness. With a career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality and resort spa realm, Joseph brings with her a remarkable depth of knowledge and expertise, poised to elevate the luxury hotel spa to new heights.

Waldorf Astoria
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Ana Magno has been appointed as Spa Director at Peter Island Resort

Ana Magno brings almost 20 years of experience and a passion for spa and wellness to her role overseeing Peter Island Resort's stunning 10,000-square-foot oceanside spa. Over the course of her career, Magno spearheaded grand openings and relaunches for a number of top resort spas including the Four Seasons Punta Mita, Rosewood Mayakoba, The Nautilus Resort's Spa in the Maldives, and most recently Rosewood Little Dix Bay's Sense Spa on Virgin Gorda. As the Spa Director for Peter Island Resort, Ana envisions creating an oceanside sanctuary where guests can decompress, rejuvenate and reconnect with a high-touch, luxury service and customized treatments using top-of-the-line spa and beauty products as well as locally sourced ingredients.

Peter Island Resort
Virgin Islands (British)

Aurélie Chiaffi has been appointed as Spa Director at The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa, a premier resort opening this Summer 2024 in Bora Bora, today announced the appointment of Aurélie Chiaffi as Spa Director, overseeing both The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. With over a decade of experience in hotel spas across French Polynesia, Aurélie Chiaffi brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her new role and will curate an array of treatments inspired by local Polynesian wellness traditions and modalities for the resort's soon-to-open Heavenly Spa Bora Bora.

Westin
Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Amanda Schmiege has been appointed as Senior Director of Spa at The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection

The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection appoints Amanda Schmiege as its new Senior Director of Spa. With more than two decades of expertise within the wellness a hospitality industry, and a proven track record of transforming and opening spas a gyms across global luxury destinations, Amanda brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role, leading The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection into a new era of elevated excellence.

Four Seasons
United Arab Emirates