Kantima Chompoolad has been named Wellness Manager at Meliá Koh Samui
A professional with more than 15 years of hospitality wellness experience and a passion for motivating her staff has been named Meliá Koh Samui's wellness manager.
Appointments
Khim V. Neang has been appointed as Spa Director at The Woodstock Inn & Resort
The Woodstock inn & Resort welcomes Khim V. Neang as the new Spa Director to the resort's LEED-certified, 10,000 square foot Spa in Woodstock, Vermont. Neang will lead the day-to-day operations, implement strategic business and marketing plans, and lead a motivated staff to exceed guest expectations.
Brian Douglas has been appointed as Spa Manager at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, an oceanfront luxury resort in South Florida, today announced the appointment of Brian David Douglas as Spa Manager of the 290 all-suite resort situated on Fort Lauderdale's exclusive North Beach.
Robert Seibel has been appointed as Director of Spa Las Palmas at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Robert Seibel comes to Omni with over 20 years of luxury spa experience. Robert has worked as the Spa Director at The Riviera Resort & Spa and Two Bunch Palms, both located in the Coachella Valley.
Steve Klehfoth has been appointed as Club Manager at The Athletic Club at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley
Klehfoth is now overseeing the Athletic Club's extensive class schedule, fitness programming and facility upkeep. Klehfoth has lived in the Vail Valley since 2007, working as a manager for Ptarmigan Sports and Umbrella Roofing & Waterproofing. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Klehfoth is very involved in the Vail Valley community - serving as a Mountain Games Event Specialist for the Vail Valley Foundation and volunteering with the Birds of Prey races and the Kids Adventure Games. He is an avid cross country skier and travels Colorado playing disc golf as president of the local Flying Eagle Disc Society club.
Maritsa Victorian has been appointed as Director of Spa and Wellness at The Estate Yountville
The Estate Yountville is pleased to announce the appointment of Maritsa Victorian to the position of Director of Spa and Wellness. In this role, Victorian will oversee the luxury Spa including its daily operations and management of existing and new beauty and wellness offerings on property.
Mark Sands has been promoted to VP of Wellness at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Singapore
Mark Sands has been promoted to vice president of wellness at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Joining the group in 2011 as Area Spa Director, Mark played a significant role in creating and launching many of the brand's wellness initiatives, while successfully leading spa operations. He's been working closely with the technical services team on many aspects of spa development and most recently supported the launch of Mission Wellness, the group-wide host well-being initiative.Prior to joining Six Senses, Mark worked at the world-renowned Ananda in the Himalayas for six years. A fan of traditional medicine, in particular Ayurveda, Mark's world expanded with the exposure to traditional Hatha yoga and the philosophy of Vedanta. He occasionally dabbles in field hockey, tennis and golf, and loves to 'reset' by returning to the foothills of the Himalayas. Here, he spends time in his wife's former village where they go back to basics by foraging for food in the jungle and tending to the family's farm animals.
Miriam Huntley has been appointed as Director of Spa, Oxford Club, Spa & Salon at The Oxford Hotel
A passionate and seasoned spa director, Huntley brings a wealth of knowledge to the Oxford Club team. She is an expert in the creation and implementation of strategic operating procedures, staff recruitment, budgeting and spa menu creation.
Renée Grandi has been appointed as Resident Naturopath and Nutritionist at Chiva-Som International Health Resort
World-renowned health resort, Chiva-Som, has appointed Renée Grandi as resident naturopath and nutritionist, bringing a wealth of experience of the industry and expert knowledge of the latest research and development to the resort's acclaimed wellness team.
Mary Gunderson has been appointed as Director of Club & Spa at Vail Athletic Club
East West Hospitality is pleased to announce that Mary Gunderson is now serving as the Director of Club & Spa at the Vail Athletic Club & Spa, the 18,000 square foot fitness center & award-winning spa located inside the Vail Mountain Lodge.
Sumesh Gopal has been appointed as Director of Wellbeing at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery
With 23 years of experience spanning across hospitality management, healthcare and private banking, Gopal is set to build on the foundations at The Retreat to create further transformational and inspirational experiences for both residents and tourists.
Amanda Hill has been appointed as Spa Director at Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa
Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa - a riverside oasis situated on the bank of the Colorado River, just on the edge of Arches National Park in Moab, Utah - proudly welcomes new Spa Director, Amanda Hill. In her new role, Hill will oversee operations, staffing, and the expansion of the spa's programming.
Aye Mon has been promoted to Group Spa Director at Fusion Hotel Group
As Vietnam's pioneering all-spa-inclusive hospitality brand Fusion continues to grow, they've created a new role -- group spa director -- to meet the wellness demand. Spa expert, Aye Mon, has taken on the role and will oversee Fusion's wellness concept as well as help lead their expansion throughout Vietnam.
Michael McDonald has been appointed as Director of Spa at The St. Regis Aspen Resort
The St. Regis Aspen Resort is thrilled to announce its most recent hire and new Director of Spa, Michael McDonald, who will oversee daily operations, programming, events and initiatives at the resort's Remède Spa - Aspen's only full-service spa. Possessing a strong passion for wellness and hospitality, Michael will play an integral role in expanding the spa's programmatic offerings and facilitating new ways to benefit guests and the Aspen community's health and wellness.
Jorge Hernandez has been appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood Bermuda
Jorge Hernandez has been appointed spa director of Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Bermuda, the island's 200-acre resort located in Tucker's Point. In his new role, Hernandez will lead the overall vision of Sense, A Rosewood Spa, with a focus on creating innovative spa and wellness services. The new approach will incorporate local elements such as cedar wood, hibiscus, ginger and pink sands.
Jamie Costa has been appointed as Spa Director at The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Jamie Costa spa director for The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa and a Gemstone Collection property, located in Essex, Vermont.
Viviana Quesada has been appointed as Spa Director at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Quesada began her career with the company in 2005 when she joined the team at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. With her attention to detail and experience working as a physiotherapist, Quesada soon joined the inaugural class of a management training program for Four Seasons spas in 2007. She spent the year travelling to numerous properties learning in-depth knowledge of spa management. An obvious fit for the job, Quesada then moved to Istanbul where she took on the role of Spa Director at the property along the Bosphorus. In 2015, she advanced once again in Punta Mita, Mexico where she was then named Senior Spa Director for the Americas.
Shawn Shortall has been appointed as Spa Director at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Shortall joins The Spa at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club with extensive management, operations and staff development experience. Prior to joining The Spa at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Shortall served as Spa Director for the luxurious Bellezza Spa in Miami, Florida. Previous to that he served as Spa Director f or New York City's B3 Spa; Regional Director of Contour Spas in Florida; and Owner Operator of Bashé Salon and Spa in Miami, Florida. His experience also includes serving as a freelance hair and makeup artist with the Elite modeling agency, and as a resident hair and makeup artist with Sony Music. In the latter position he participated in the (American) Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, The Billboard Music Awards, and the Inaugural Ball of President Bill Clinton. His work was featured in such publications as VOGUE, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and Allure.
Sheri Thimas has been appointed as Spa Director at Chatham Bars Inn
Thimas has dedicated experience in both the wellness and hospitality industries, making her a dynamic new addition to the Chatham Bars Inn executive team. Most recently, she was Spa Director at the Armand Salon Spa in Kingston, MA, where she successfully oversaw the spa, salon and its staff. Thimas arrived to Armand Salon Spa 11 years ago, where she quickly rose through the ranks due to her passion for wellbeing, combined with her savvy business and people skills. During this tenure, she was responsible for exceeding revenue expectations in service, retail, and food & beverage. Previously, Thimas attended nursing school, which provided a foundation in health and fitness.
Jamie Waring has been appointed as Managing Director, Wellness at SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute
SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE Institute, a master-planned destination retreat for mindful living, announced the appointment of Mr. Jamie Waring as Managing Director, Wellness. In this newly appointed position, effective immediately, Waring will oversee AT ONE Clinic, AT ONE Healing Spa, and the Family Learning Center. He will be based in Suzhou.