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John Ault and Sonia Hammrich John Ault (left) and Sonia Hammrich (right), Westward Look Resort & Spa Ault has been appointed to the role of general manager at Westward Look Resort & Spa. Brittany Wartman Brittany Wartman, Bellmoor Inn and Spa Wartman is appointed as spa director at Bellmoor Inn & Spa.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Pascal Dupuis Pascal Dupuis Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino welcomes Dupuis as general manager. of functional meeting space, multiple onsite restaurants and their Stillwater Spa. Joycie Lewis Joycie Lewis The Opus, Westchester appoints Lewis as spa director of The Opus Spa.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Caribbean is Calling The Living Wall at Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef Following a $425 million rebuild project, The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef has now opened. The resort offers 293 guest rooms and 38 luxury suites, as well as over 100,000 sq.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Nemacolin as a whole spans 2,200 acres and offers endless activities, from rock climbing to skiing, as well as two championship golf courses. Curated Comfort Patio at the Artists Cottage at MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa California’s Wine Country sees the completion of MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa ’s four-year renovation project.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Pennelope Wright Pennelope Wright, Indian Wells Golf Resort Indian Wells Golf Resort appoints Wright as assistant general manager. An outdoor enthusiast, he brings over 30 years of experience in the outdoor recreation industry as well as extensive experience as a customer service professional and sales manager.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Emily Hutchins Emily Hutchins, The Spa at JW Chicago The Spa at JW Chicago , in JW Marriott Chicago , partners with Hutchins, Nike Master Trainer and Nike+Run Coach. Hutchins will work with JW Chicago to reimagine their fitness program and offer spa members unique, results-driven experiences.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Bobbie Peppers Bobbie Peppers In her new role as general manager at The Memphian , Peppers will oversee the 106-room boutique hotel’s day-to-day operations as well as the operations of its two onsite restaurants, Tiger & Peacock and Complicated Pilgrim. Ella Kent Ella Kent Kent is appointed as spa director at The Spa at Sea Island.

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MARCH 22, 2024

He brings over a decade of hospitality experience, and most recently served as assistant director of sales at JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. With this experience, he is well-prepared to successfully lead the reopening of British Colonial. Most recently, he served as general manager of Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Now, he will lead Montage Laguna Beach’s daily operations and oversee rooms, food and beverage, the spa, security and more. Milan Drager Milan Drager, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Drager as general manager.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It offers guests a complete range of services, including a state-of-the-art gym, yoga area, outdoor pool and spa cabin. It also is home to an extraordinary cuisine program that offers regional dishes and a restaurant with views of the iconic Cerro de la Silla.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Ana Flores Ana Flores Flores is appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood São Paulo at an exciting time, as the resort prepares to debut their Asaya Spa in January 2024. She most recently served as spa manager of Palácio Tangará and consulted on the opening of MSA Spa in Rio de Janeiro.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Jonathan Gutiérrez Jonathan Gutiérrez, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Gutiérrez is appointed as executive chef at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. He has worked in several notable restaurants and resorts, most recently as executive chef at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Selinger has been with Melia Hotels International for the past seven years, most recently working as acting general manager and hotel manager for Melia Hanoi in Vietnam, as well as director of operations for Melia Yangon in Myanmar. Marc Selinger Selinger is general manager for Melia Chiang Mai in Thailand.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Latif comes from The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Villas & Spa in Doha as general manager. Prior to this, he was director of rooms at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, as well as hotel manager task force for Viceroy Palm Jumeirah—Dubai and Viceroy Istanbul. Julie MacDowell MacDowell joins Lansdowne Resort’s Spa Minerale as director of spa.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Lucas Curcio Lucas Curcio, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino appoints Curcio as director of food & beverage. He grew up cooking alongside his mother in France, where he learned classical French cooking, as well as Pakistani cooking from his father’s side.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Along with eight signature food and beverage experiences and a spa, beauty bar and fitness center, guests will be left in awe of the bright spaces across the property. Views of McLemore Cove and the Blue Ridge Mountains are readily available for guests to enjoy between visits to the spa or rounds of golf. The property offers 20,000 sq.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Cherry Tsui and Allison Wells Cherry Tsui (left) and Allison Wells (right), InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue The InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue expands its F&B team with experienced culinary professionals. She is a French and European-trained culinary expert, and earned her hospitality degree in Switzerland.

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JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. Next on the horizon: medical marijuana treatments.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Well-being Wheel. Take a breather with Well-X : After two more hours of meeting and networking with event profs, you could take a quick break. The France-based hospitality company Accor partnered with Well-X, a wellness company that brings their program to you, to give attendees a moment to relax. Noon: Time for lunch.

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APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Smart digital marketers are keeping an eye on the following trends, adapting content, product, and messaging accordingly: WELLNESS Rest, relax, retreat, unplug, and detox. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win.

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MARCH 1, 2024

He has also worked at Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, as well as several properties in Hawaii, like St. Dan Dolan The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Fontana, Wisconsin, has named Dolan general manager. Lanette Torres Torres is director of sales, marketing and events for Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Chumjai is spa manager for the Thailand-based Melia Chiang Mai. She comes from Cross Chiang Mai Riverside, where she established the hotel’s spa and became its spa manager. She also worked as spa manager at Centara Duangtawan Chiang Mai and Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa. and Capella Hotel Washington D.C.

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APRIL 19, 2024

He will now supervise the Paris location as well as hotels in London, Munich, Vienna and two new openings planned for Amsterdam and Shloss Fuschl. This role will come in addition to his present role as managing director of Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel , in Paris. He will oversee operations of all facets of W Aspen.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Boutique hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka Incentive trends are seeing increasing interest in international destinations, experiential opportunities to discover the country and a focus on wellness. The treatments offered are centered around balance—nutritional, mental, social and physical.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Planners can take advantage of two VIP suites as well: the Groove Room, at 450 sq. The hotel has also introduced six on-site dining outlets, three swimming pools, beachfront deck space, a full-service Serenity by the Sea Spa and renovations to all its main public spaces. and the Nightcap Room, at 406 sq. With over 62,500 sq.

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JUNE 9, 2023

He also worked on the opening team at Houston’s Texas Medical Center, as well as director of sales at Omni Fort Worth Hotel and director of sales and marketing at Omni Richmond Hotel in Virginia, where he was awarded Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year in 2008.

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JULY 26, 2021

The phrase “ self-care ” floats around in a realm of terms like “ wellness ” and “mindfulness”­—terms we most often see in the marketing of supplements and beauty products. See also : How to Increase Wellness Options in the Lives of Meeting Professionals. Turn this awareness inward to develop your own self-care strategy.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Throughout her 15 years of experience in general manager roles, she has served Miraval Resorts in Arizona, Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica and most recently Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, a Relais and Châteaux in Rancho Santa Fe, California. At her side will be Rawlins as director of leisure sales.

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MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Montage Kapalua Bay in Lahaina, Hawaii, appointed Candy director of spa. Jessica Candy. Jed Arrogante. Carrie Sims. Kristin McGrath.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Omar Salinas Omar Salinas Salinas joins Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa , in Indian Wells, California, as executive chef. He most recently worked as sous chef at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Much of his experience includes work at the Hyatt brand.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Upgrades include 10K projection systems with wireless presentation capabilities, video conferencing systems with built-in cameras for amphitheaters and meeting rooms as well as improved high-speed internet. The new 22-room property includes a Sensei by Nobu Restaurant as well as a premier spa, fitness facilities and golf and tennis.

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MAY 25, 2022

As destination and corporate conferences and meetings are making a comeback, I have noticed that the trend of incorporating wellness into events is proving to be more popular than ever. Not only can incorporating wellness activities into a meeting encourage relaxation and focus, it can help attendees try something new and out of the box.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Before that, O’Neill-Cusey worked with The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California, and Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point. Jessop also worked as director of group sales and senior sales manager for Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch. Shantel Norman. Frederic Vidal. Richard Alexander.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Dawn Spann Spann is director of spa for The Charleston Place in South Carolina. Spann previously worked at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, as director of spa and wellness. Kass most recently worked at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa as general manager.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

When you hear the term “wellness,” what comes to mind first? A group spa treatment as a meeting break? In 2023, it became clearer than ever that although wellness fits into meetings in many ways and makes for an outstanding attendee experience, it’s just as important for meeting profs to prioritize their own wellness.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

McNish is returning to Chewton Glen in Hampshire, England, as general manager; McNish worked as the property’s spa manager between 1995-2003. Before joining The Global Ambassador, Gray worked at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Carlsbad, California.

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