MEMBER NEWS
In the Media
1 . Oprah ’ s Favorite Things is a highly anticipated release each year . The 2023 list included several ISPA resource partner members . Winfrey praised the Beekman 1802 Bar Soap Gift Set for its hydrating goat milk soap with grapefruit , lavender and fig scents as a beautifully packaged hostess gift , echoing the company ’ s tagline : “ There is beauty in kindness .” She also noted that the TheraFace Pro from Therabody is “ for anyone looking for lifting and tightening , but afraid of needles .” Kashwere ’ s Cozy Full Zip Jacket “ has a sporty flair and is a go-to for dog walking .” Lunya ’ s Organic Pima Wide-Leg Pant was called “ chic and comfortable .”
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2 . Several ISPA spa member properties were also recommended on Winfrey ’ s website , Oprah Daily , as trending travel destinations “ proven to bring relaxation , happiness and connection .” Her Trips That Rejuvenate list included Blackberry Farm for its meditative art classes , Conrad Los Angeles for its luxe rooms to enhance sleep experience and Mohonk Mountain House with its lakeside immersion spa therapy .
3 . Business Alabama magazine named PCH Hotels & Resorts among the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama for 2023 . The brand also had the distinction of being the only company in the hospitality industry included on the list .“ We have always known that our team is made up of special people , with a heart for service , who live and work every day with strong core values ,” said CEO James Buckalew .“ This recognition confirms that our people truly deliver hospitality with heart and soul .”
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4 . Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa was featured on the cover of the January 2024 issue of Ranch & Coast , San Diego ’ s luxury lifestyle magazine . The accompanying article highlighted Balance Spa Aviara ’ s locally-inspired offerings of curated treatments , experiences and rituals , plus globally-inspired services including sensory water experiences and Thai deep tissue massage .
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