Pulse May 2016 | Page 24

MEMBER NEWS B Y TA R A S A L A H E L D I N A N D B R I A N A L E E THE SPA SHIFT Announcements marking spa industry players on the move. ● Nate Hardesty, based in Washington, D.C., has been appointed Regional Vice President, Sales of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Patrick J. Grismer has been named Chief Financial Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Chicago and Christopher Finelli has been appointed Regional Vice President, Sales in Chicago. ● Sue Adkins—a 17-year veteran at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona—has been named Vice President, Program Development of the Miraval Group. ● ISPA Board member Ella Stimpson has been promoted to Director of Spa, Fitness and Racquet Sports at The Spa at Sea Island in Georgia. ● San Diego-based company FIT Bodywrap has promoted Skylar Burnworth to Business Development Manager. ● Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa in Farmington, Pennsylvania has appointed Ben Campsey as Chief Financial Officer. ● ISPA Board Member Todd Hewitt has been named Corporate Spa Director for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts based in Hong Kong. ● Kristin Sabin, who previously managed Phytomer Group Brands’ Southwest region accounts, is now a Regional Account Manager for the Northwest region. ● David Mariotti has been named General Manager at One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Nate Hardesty Patrick J. Grismer Sue Adkins Ella Stimpson Ben Campsey Todd Hewitt Christopher Finelli Skylar Burnworth Kristin Sabin David Mariotti OPEN FOR BUSINESS 1. Hiatus Spa + Retreat, based in Dallas, Texas has announced its plans to open a fourth Texas location in San Antonio. The 5,000-square-foot day spa plans to open its new location early this summer. 2. The Spa at Griffin Gate in Lexington, Kentucky has completed 1 2 the restoration of its 19th century mansion event space. 3. SpaTerre at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa on Little Torch Key, 3 4 Florida has unveiled its multimillion-dollar revitalization, which includes a resurfaced pool, redesigned crushed seashell walkways, enriched landscaping and upgraded suites. 4. Austin, Texas-based Spa Réveil has completed the addition of a second couple’s suite and the expansion of its nail lounge. The expanded nail lounge can now accommodate larger groups and parties while the new couple’s suite offers spa services in a romantic setting. 22 PULSE ■ May 2016