The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that Jennifer Razee is now serving as Assistant Director of Club & Spa at the award-winning resort, which is owned and managed by East West Hospitality.
Dorchester Collection announces the appointment of Teresa O'Farrell as global head of wellness & spa, effective immediately. A new leadership position within the company, Teresa will report to Eugenio Pirri, Dorchester Collection's chief culture and operations executive. She will oversee the spa and wellness offering in current and future hotels and be responsible for developing fully integrated global wellness initiatives aligned with each of the brand's legendary hotels.
acqueline Berry has been appointed Group Director of Spa and Wellbeing of Miraval Group, a global leader for wellness destinations including the three award-winning resorts: Miraval Arizona, Miraval Austin and Miraval Berkshires. In her position, Berry is responsible for overseeing the Life in Balance Spas and their integrative wellbeing programming across the Miraval Resorts portfolio, which offers transformative spa services and innovative wellness experiences.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Karen Mcfarlane as the new Spa Director. A spa and wellness hospitality veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Mcfarlane hails most recently from the Jumby Island Resort, of the Oetker Collection, in Antigua, where she spent the last 11 years.
Lido House, an Autograph Collection Hotel, Southern California's coastal destination in the heart of Newport Beach, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooke Gilliam to the role of spa manager of the hotel's serene Boost Spa. Home to a collection of wellness rituals to restore, revive and escape, Boost Spa offers cutting-edge technology and a diverse range of spa treatments that are thoughtfully crafted to enliven the body, mind and spirit. Well-versed in the wellness space, Gilliam brings a breadth of knowledge to her role as Spa Manager. She is responsible for overseeing all operations of the spa, including supervising and maintaining the facility, managing a robust team of health experts, curating unique programming and specialty treatments, and executing a wide range of spa services to guests, such as hydrafacials, custom body and facial treatments, and more. Prior to joining the Lido House team, Gilliam held a management role at Montage Laguna Beach for nearly a decade and led a team of over 40 associates. During her tenure, she maintained and delivered Forbes Five Star spa standards, organized schedules and trained new colleagues while conducting annual employee reviews. Gilliam was immediately drawn to Lido House's nautical-inspired beach house thanks to its unique style and sense of local community, and instantly felt at home upon her first visit. Gilliam is excited to bring a fresh perspective to the wellness and holistic experience at Boost Spa and will continue to elevate its sea-inspired therapies and provide guests with personalized itineraries that best suit their needs. A California native, Gilliam received her esthetician license from Marinello Schools of Beauty in Los Angeles. When not at the spa, Gilliam enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the coastal destination, including the expansive beach and Lido Marina Village, a pedestrian-friendly retail and dining complex featuring high-end boutiques, shops and restaurants.
Trilogy Spa Holdings ("Trilogy"), the leading boutique spa management firm, has announced today the appointment of Caitlin McKenna as Chief Development Officer. Reporting to President John Grunbeck, McKenna will be responsible for development efforts in acquiring new properties and implementing key strategies to meet Trilogy's expansion plans.
In her new position, Ratkovits is responsible for managing operations of the Spa at Squaw Creek, business development, curating the spa experiences, and providing support and guidance to the team of spa colleagues.
As director of spa, responsible for implementing all strategic administrations and plans within the department, Having experience for 16 years, Kruhonja has experience in five-star hotels across the world, including the Middle East and Europe region, working with world known Spa properties such as Shuiqi spa at Atlantis The Palm.
voco Orchard Singapore has appointed Brandon Chong (@branstands) as its official Wellness Ambassador. The Movement and Mindful Coach, Lululemon Legacy ambassador and all-round wellness expert will host regular sessions at the hotel, with the first taking place on Sunday 29th May 2022.
Originally from Indonesia, Maya Damayanti lives and breathes her life as a health practitioner, valuing the importance of balancing body, mind, and soul, with a key focus on self-love and healing. She brings over 15 years of experience to Siyam World from her time working to develop spa brands and train staff at global luxury hotel and resort groups across Bali, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, and the Middle East. Damayanti was awarded 'Best Spa Manager 2016' by the Indonesian Spa Professional Association (IndSpa), the Indonesian Wellness Master Association (WMA) and Wellness & Healthcare Entrepreneur Association (WHEA).With her result-focused, innovative approach, and eye for detail, Maya will lead the Veyo Spa team, oversee all spa operations, and be responsible for the development of spa marketing initiatives, treatment offerings, and promotional activities to eventually expand spa revenues.
Candy joined Montage Kapalua Bay from Lanai after spending the past three years as director of spa at Hawanawana Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Along with growing and mentoring the resort's spa and wellness team while staying on top of industry trends, she was intimately involved in the refinement and implementation of new product lines and services.
With wellbeing becoming a core priority for travellers in this post-pandemic era, Capella Hotel Group is dedicated to enhancing its wellness offerings at Auriga Wellness and Flow with the appointment of Monica Barter as Corporate Director of Wellness. Barter brings extensive experience in the luxury wellness space and will be key in leading the group's intransigent goal of achieving global recognition in the wellness travel arena.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai will house its own resident Ayurvedic expert. Dr Arun Aravind, a seasoned wellness professional, joins the team with over 22 years of experience and brings in-depth knowledge of the practice of Ayurveda to the hotel's spa.
Global pioneer in wellness and lifestyle transformations, Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new Director of Health & Wellness at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som; the largest wellness destination in Qatar and the world's first centre for Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM). Leading the charge towards delivering Chiva-Som's globally renowned wellness philosophy, Johannessen brings two decades of expertise in natural wellness to Zulal which aligns seamlessly with the specialties of TAIM.
With more than 15 years of experience in the wellness industry, Michael Conte joins the highly-anticipated Sensei Porcupine Creek as Retreat Director where he will manage a team of highly specialized Sensei Guides and wellness practitioners. Prior to joining the executive team at Sensei, Conte's long-standing career in the California hospitality industry includes serving as the Director of Spa and Wellness for Meadowood Napa Valley, Director of Spa at Montage Resort in Laguna Beach and also opened the Spa at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, all of which achieved consistent five-star ratings by Forbes Travel Guide under his leadership. In his early career, Conte followed his passion for wellness to Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego where he graduated as a Holistic Health Practitioner before going on to become one of the top massage therapists in Orange County. In addition to his professional work, Conte partners with the non-profit organization Greet the Day that provides free spa treatments to individuals fighting cancer as well as other organizations including the ISPA association, Global Mentorship Organization and has served on the Forbes Travel Guide Standards Advisory Board.
At Sensei Lāna'i, A Four Seasons Resort, Catherine Phillips is the new Retreat Director bringing more than 25 years of luxury and wellness experience to the property. Phillips has managed luxury operations for large-scale hotel groups including Marriott International and its Ritz-Carlton brand, as well as various independent hoteliers in California, England and the Caribbean. Phillips holds qualifications in hospitality management, holistic health, meditation, massage therapy, cosmetology and aesthetics, including luxury skincare training in Switzerland. Having grown up visiting family on Moloka'i, Phillips has a strong tie to the Hawaiian islands offering a unique perspective that is pertinent to leading the retreat on Lāna'i. In her free time, Phillips regularly volunteers for community outreach programs, wellness initiatives and animal welfare.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley has promoted Chad Armijo to serve as Club Director at The Athletic Club at The Westin.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that Lauren Warkentin has been named Spa Director at its award-winning Spa Anjali.
MSpa International, the spa division of Minor Hotels, welcomes experienced spa and wellness expert, Chunxia Gao as Group Director of Spa & Wellness to lead the Asia region.
Fanny Martin has been appointed spa director of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Le Guanahani for its November 2021 debut, following a four-year closure and extensive resort-wide renovation. In her new role, Martin will lead the day-to-day operations and overall vision of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, developing innovative spa and wellness services to enhance the overall guest experience. Under her leadership, the Sense Spa's new programming will fuse the island's local approach to wellness with Rosewood Le Guanahani's storied history.