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Shelly Anne Myrie-Lindo has been appointed as Spa Director at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, opening this summer, is proud to introduce its exceptional leadership team, handpicked to deliver an unparalleled guest experience. Set to become the centerpiece of Longboat Key, the resort showcases striking design, seven exceptional dining options, a luxurious destination spa, a meandering waterway, and a unique saltwater lagoon wildlife encounter featuring stingrays, tortoises, tropical fish, and more. Under the guidance of General Manager Winfred van Workum, renowned for his extensive leadership experience, the property's 168 guest rooms, including 26 suites with terraces, will establish itself as the premier destination in the heart of Longboat Key. This marks a historic moment as the largest development on the island in over 50 years, making it the exclusive domestic opening for St. Regis in 2024.

St. Regis
Longboat Key, Florida, United States

Gina McAlpin has been appointed as Head of Programming at The Ranch Hudson Valley

Gina McAlpin is a dedicated health, wellness, and fitness professional with over 12 years of experience as a fitness trainer, marketer and sales specialist. Her multifaceted roles have showcased her versatility and allowed her to contribute significantly to the growth of the businesses she has been involved in. McAlpin's commitment to promoting well-being led her to a fulfilling career in the boutique fitness industry, where she wore various hats, from shaping marketing strategies to enhancing client experiences and driving sales.

The Ranch
Sloatsburg, New York, United States

Kristen Mather has been appointed as Spa Director at Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Spa Director for the renowned Joya Spa. With an impressive background in the spa industry, the newly appointed director will be responsible for overseeing the operational function and management of Joya Spa and the resort's retail outlets, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences.

Omni
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Carole Primat has been appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth

As Spa Director, Carole Primat will be a crucial member of the team and will oversee operations at the resort's Sense Spa, including the development of distinctive programming that is both representative of St. Barts and incorporates new and cutting-edge techniques in wellness. With over 30 years of experience in the wellness space as a business owner and consultant, Carole Primat is a virtuoso in her field. After returning to school at Ecole Francais Morice where she studied cosmetics, coaching and the art of massage, she opened her own urban spa in Aix en Provence. Most recently, Carole served as the Director of Spa and Wellness Concepts at Millésime. Prior to this role, she served as a spa consultant for Kaoma Consulting, where she was tapped by hotel groups throughout the world to aid in the development of their wellness concepts.

Rosewood
Grand Cul-De-Sac, Saint Barthelemy
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Dr. Romie Mushtaq has been named Chief Wellness Officer at Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. appointed triple-board certified physician and noted neurologist, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, as the company's first Chief Wellness Officer. Mushtaq, who is widely recognized by the name Dr. Romie, will help establish a wellness-focused foundation for Great Wolf that includes training materials, educational tools and specific programs to assist the company's 10,000 Pack Members achieve their wellness pursuits and a better sense of mindfulness.

Great Wolf Resorts
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lindsay Neeley has been appointed as Director of Spa, Wellness & Retail at Conrad Orlando

Neeley joins the Conrad Orlando team with over 20 years of experience overseeing luxury spas, most recently as Spa Director of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Previous positions include roles at Mansion on Forsyth Park and Bella Vita Medical Spa, and Assistant Spa Director at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Her passion for the spa industry encompasses a broad range of wellness pillars, including self-accountability, nutritional awareness, stress management, physical fitness and environment sensitivity. Seeing people changed from their spa experiences is truly fulfilling and inspiring to Neeley's work, and this holistic view is what informs the diverse, whole-body spa programming at Conrad Spa Orlando.

Hilton
Orlando, Florida, United States

Diego Hermelo Vidal has been appointed as Spa Director at Four Seasons Resort Lanai

With 20 years of experience in the spa industry, Vidal joins the Four Seasons Resort Lanai team from his previous position at Four Seasons Resort Maui, where he served as Assistant Spa Director. Vidal has traveled the world perfecting his craft, working with Four Seasons properties across the globe including Costa Rica, Taormina, Prague, Maui and now the stunning island of Lanai. Vidal will be overseeing daily spa operations, including staff training, treatments and retail, fitness facilities as well as the Resort's Yoga and Wellness program.

Four Seasons
Lanai City, Hawaii, United States

Patrick Huey has been named Director of Global Wellbeing Operations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Patrick Huey has taken on the role of director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, bringing with him over two decades of experience in the spa and wellness as well as the hospitality sectors. His extensive background spans across various regions including the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. Most recently, Huey served as the general manager at We Care Spa in California, a prestigious 28-suite wellness resort and spa nestled in the Coachella Valley. His career has seen him hold leadership positions in renowned organizations like Montage International, Minor Hotel Group (operator of Anantara, Avani, and Tivoli hotel brands), Equinox, Four Seasons, Viceroy Hotel Group, and Sandals Resorts. Additionally, Huey was elected as the ISPA board chair in 2020, leveraging his position to actively advocate for spa industry support during the pandemic.

Hyatt
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Vivianne Garcia-Tunon has been appointed as Global Vice President of Wellbeing at Auberge Collection

Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as the company's new role of global vice president of wellbeing, affirming its commitment to offering impactful wellness experiences to guests and building the world's most innovative spas and wellbeing destinations. Garcia-Tunon brings to Auberge a career characterized by more than 25 years of experience creating forward-thinking, holistic health solutions in the hospitality industry. As global vice president of wellbeing, she will develop and deepen the experience across Auberge Resorts Collection's portfolio, keeping sacred the properties' individual personalities and distinctive approaches to wellness while connecting the brand's overall philosophy to offer opportunities to decompress, reflect and reconnect to health. With 20 spas currently in the brand's portfolio and nine in the pipeline, Garcia-Tunon arrives at a key moment to lead the developments and oversee all pre-opening elements including conception, design and operations.

Auberge Collection
Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Jackie Flory has been appointed as Director of Spa at Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin is delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Flory as Spa Director of Fairmont Spa Austin. Flory brings over a decade of industry experience to her role at the acclaimed downtown spa, which was named a 2023 Forbes Four-Star Award winner. Most recently, she served as Director of Wellness at Bluejack National, a private residential resort club that is home to Golfweek's No.1 residential course in Texas.

Accor
Austin, Texas, United States

Kenia Zavala has been appointed as Director of Spa at SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego

Kona Kai San Diego, a world-class Noble House Hotels & Resorts property defined and inspired by its place on San Diego's Shelter Island, today introduced Kenia Zavala as the director of spa at SpaTerre. A passionate leader, Zavala specializes in growth and operational strategy while simultaneously ensuring ongoing treatment innovation and an outstanding guest experience.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States

Benjamin Donat has been appointed as Spa Director at EAU Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to introduce Benjamin Donat as Spa Director of Eau Spa, consistently rated by Forbes as one of the country's top five-star spas. With over a decade of success, Benjamin Donat will bring a refreshed wave of wellness programming to Eau Spa and continue to enhance the already top-tier service, treatments and experiences.

EAU Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Manalapan, Florida, United States