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.
Ania Mankowska-Allard has been appointed spa director of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in the heart of Silicon Valley. In her new role, Mankowska-Allard will be responsible for the oversight and development of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, enhancing the overall guest experience through the creation of new and innovative treatments, holistic wellness offerings and likeminded partnerships with local and artisanal brands.
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces that Sonal Uberoi is the new Director of its SPA. With more than ten years of experience in spa and wellness centre management, Sonal Uberoi will now be in charge of managing and overseeing business at the SPA of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, as well as leading the strategy for the Hotel's wellness offerings alongside the rest of the team.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the leadership appointment of Ellen McGinnis to corporate director of spa.
Jessie Valdez is an innovative wellness leader, board certified holistic health coach, and former massage therapist that has been in the spa and wellness industry for 15 years. She transitioned from the role of Spa Director at Glenwild Golf Club & Spa to the Director of Spa for Pendry Park City. In 2015 prior to Glenwild, Valdez served as the Director of Spa & Wellness and Marketing Specialist at Main & SKY Hotel in Park City where she led wellness programming and treatments. Valdez will be responsible for guiding Spa Pendry's programming and innovation.
Igor Mitric is the new director of wellness at the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. Mitric is a spa development professional with more than 15 years of international experience within luxury hotel spas and wellness centres.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the award-winning destination hotel in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighbourhood, has appointed Eric Smith to the position of Spa Director. A nearly two-decade veteran of the luxury spa industry, Smith brings a refreshed and globalised vision to the role, set to further solidify the award-winning reputation of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, a Forbes Five Star Spa.
The Spa at The Equinox at the iconic Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in scenic Manchester, Vermont, has named Katherine Brown Spa Director. In this new role, Katherine will oversee all operations and performance of the acclaimed wellness destination.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa welcomes Shana Ominsky as the new Spa Director for Trellis Spa and Solaya Spa and Salon. Ominsky brings more than 20 years of luxury spa experience to the role, including key positions at several of the most renowned five-star resorts in the country.