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OPEN FOR BUSINESS 1. Smart Spa Solutions, located in Bermuda, is serving 1 clients in the Caribbean, Europe, North America and more. Offering mystery shopper assessments, operational audits, staffing and recruiting services and business analyses for spa operations, the company is a resource for spa personnel who are looking to increase the value of their business operations. 2 2. San Francisco’s Nob Hill Spa has opened its new Spa Suite. Including a main area, treatment room and bathroom with a rain shower, it can be reserved by guests looking for more privacy. On busier days, the suite will also double as an extra treatment room. MEMBER UPDATES 1. Carson, California’s Dermalogica has been acquired by 1 Unilever. The co-founders of Dermalogica will continue to have a share in the company and will ensure the brand’s identity remains as it is. This partnership will grow its current business and explore new opportunities, including global expansion. 2. Jean Kolb has retired from Wisconsin’s Kohler Co. She 2 is now focusing on advocating wellness through her new company, Jean Kolb Well by Choice. BRILLIANT IDEA Four Seasons Toronto debuted a new mobile app for use at Four Seasons locations. The app offers a way for guests to check in or out, order room service, request a car from the valet, request turndown service and more. It also greets the guest by name after they have checked in and logged in. An app three years in the making, this digital concierge allows guests to customize their stay with its many features, including personal and local recommendations. August 2015 n PULSE 21