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THE SPA SHIFT Announcements marking spa industry players on the move.
● Denise Haddaway has rejoined the Spa at Colonial Williamsburg as Spa Director.
● Stephanie Rest was named Spa & Wellness Director at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D. C.
● Suzanne Holbrook has been promoted to Senior Corporate Director of Marriott International of the Americas after serving four years as Corporate Director of Spa Operations.
● Michele Bonarigo has been appointed Director of Spa and Fitness for Williams Island in Aventura, Florida.
● Halley Hargonich has been named Spa Manager at the The Palms Hotel + Spa- Aveda Spa + Salon in Miami Beach, Florida.
● Natural product manufacturer Body Bliss announced Pam Sculthorp as CEO.
Denise Haddaway
Suzanne Holbrook
Halley Hargonich
Stephanie Rest
Michele Bonarigo
Pam Sculthorp
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS
1. Massage Heights Corporate LLC unveiled a new property in Cypress, Texas, launching the rollout of the brand’ s new Retreat design, showcasing contemporary design with a natural, soft palette and wood tones. The company is on target to open 40 locations this year and aims to open 300 Retreats by the end of 2018.
2. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Miraval Group, which will form a distinct new wellness category within the Hyatt portfolio of brands. The acquisition will include Miraval’ s flagship property in Tucson, Arizona, as well as continue Miraval’ s plans to redevelop the recently acquired Travaasa Resort in Austin, Texas.
NEW ON THE MENU
1. The Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada offered the Apres Ski Boot Relief Massage. The treatment included an aromatherapy salt scrub for the legs and feet, followed by a warming paraffin application with arm and hand massages.
2. The Hyatt Regency Trinidad’ s Spa Esencia added new treatments to its HydraFacial line including the HydraBright Facial to minimize dark spots and pigmentation and Growth Factor Anti-Aging Facial to give the skin a hydrating boost.
3. Through a new partnership, Jacqueline Piotaz Switzerland treatments and products will be exclusively available in North America at Montage Resort & Spa properties including Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, Montage Kapalua Bay in Lahaina, Hawaii, and Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, California.
4. Remede Spa, The St. Regis Punta Mita in Nayarit, Mexico will be the only resort spa in Mexico to offer flotation therapy. The new treatment utilizes a state-ofthe-art float pod which creates a zero-gravity feeling.
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24 PULSE ■ March / April 2017