MEMBER UPDATES
1 . The Las vegas Spa Association named deeba Haq from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino the 2017 Spa director of the year for her leadership and tireless efforts during the challenging year .
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2 . Body Bliss has partnered with Mala and Mantra on a new Mindful Meditation Kit , which is the perfect way to start on a meditation practice .
3 . Trump Soho in new york city is now operating under a new name : The Dominick .
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4 . Moroccanoil Artistic director Kevin Hughes created natural and feminine hair styles for veronica Beard ’ s Fall / Winter 2018 Presentation at new york Fashion Week .
5 . The Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin , Texas , will be closed to guests for a year starting on April 30 as the hotel undergoes a $ 150 million renovation . The hotel is working to relocate employees to other omni properties during the closing .
6 . Mandarin Oriental has started its own loyalty program called Fans of Mo . Members will receive early check-in , late checkout , complimentary breakfast , dining or spa credits , room upgrades and more .
7 . Chatham Bars Inn in chatham , Massachusetts , has opened fully-customizable spa suites for guests that include a spa concierge to plan a full wellness experience tailored to each guest .
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GIVING BACK
From Left : Isaac Nalick , Richard Blanco , John Hall , Star Swain , Craig Swain , Michael Tompkins and Pacia Elaine Anderson .
The St . ART Street Art Festival , a nonprofit event showcase that brings awareness to the socioeconomic and racial divide in St . Louis , Missouri , was recognized this year at the 2018 Hope Global Forums in Atlanta , Georgia , March 26-28 . St . ART was organized by past ISPA chair Michael G . Tompkins ( Hutchinson Consulting ), sponsored by several members of the spa community , and featured ISPA conference & Expo presenters Star Swain , Richard Blanco and The Apexer .
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