Pulse March / April 2017 | Page 27

BRILLIANT IDEA JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa is beta-testing the use of the Amazon Alexa voice-activated data interface service for its guests , which would allow them to use voice commands to inquire about room amenities , where to find hotel facilities , how to make taxi reservations or order room service , and to learn what events are being held on the property .
MEMBER UPDATES
1 . Several ISPA members , including Éminence Organic Skin Care , [ comfort zone ] north america and Blue Beautifly , have become Certified B Corporations , a respected designation awarded to companies meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance , accountability and transparency . Certified B Corps improve the quality of life in communities , address environmental problems , and inspire others .
2 . Texas-based FarmHouse Fresh has partnered with The Heavenly Spa by Westin at The Westin Dubai , Al Habtoor City , making the spa the premier destination for FarmHouse Fresh ’ s Farm to Table treatments in the United Arab Emirates . The treatments being offered include FarmHouse Fresh ’ s Food for the Skin Facial , Sun Soother Avocado Refresher Body Treatment and Drizzle Deep Massage .
3 . Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley , Arizona hosted a Satori Mindfulness Meditation Spa Retreat . Guests enjoyed meditation and self-awareness exercises throughout the day plus four calming 60- minute therapies at the Sanctuary Spa , nourishing daily meals and three nights of resort accommodation .
4 . Aspira The Spa , located inside the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake , Wisconsin , was named the # 2 Spa in America and the # 1 Resort / Lake Spa by wellness and travel website , Spas of America .
5 . The Watergate Hotel hosted the 7th annual Washington Spa Alliance Symposium , celebrating the legacy of the “ godmother of spa ” and Rancho La Puerta founder Deborah Szekely .
6 . Hilton Worldwide announced a partnership with cycling innovator Wattbike . Guests using the fitness center at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts in the Americas will now have the option to use Wattbike indoor cycling machines which offer an open digital platform .
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RESORTSUITE TO HOST USER CONFERENCE Resort , hotel and spa operators from luxury properties across the globe will convene March 28-30 in Toronto , Canada for ResortSuite ’ s User Conference . Hosted at the iconic Omni King Edward Hotel , the two-day interactive event includes an advanced education program with topics such as revenue management best practices and the latest hospitality technology trends .
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