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.
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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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