MEMBER UPDATES
1. Massage Heights has signed nine franchise agreements during the first half of 2016 to develop 35 locations across the U. S. over the next several years.
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2. Hilton Head Health on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina offered a Spa Getaway at the Indigo Spa in October. In partnership with Skin Authority, the getaway included custom spa services, nutritious cuisine, beach yoga and more.
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3. Cornell University’ s School of Hotel Administration has named Kelly McGuire as 2016 Cornell MMH Outstanding Alumnus.
4. Marriott International has acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide after almost a year of negotiations. The US $ 13.3 billion deal makes Marriott International the largest hotel company in the world. The two companies’ loyalty programs will continue to operate but members can link the accounts and transfer balances at a ratio of 1 Starpoint to 3 Marriott Rewards points.
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GIVING BACK Elemis has announced the return of the limited-edition Hero Collection gift set which supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U. K. in October. The company donated £ 10,000 from the sales of the collection to Breast Cancer Care. The collection had four products, including the new Pro-Collagen Neck and Décolleté Balm as well as three other existing products.
BRILLIANT IDEA SiSpa at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa has introduced a specialized spa menu called Comfort Care Classics designed exclusively for cancer survivors and guests fighting the disease. The menu includes services that promote relaxation and stress relief. An accompanying caregiver will receive a 20-percent discount on regularly priced services.
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NEW ON THE MENU 1. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa introduced a new bridal spa menu featuring its signature Lomilomi massage, body scrubs and wraps, facials and an aromatherapy treatment. The menu offers treatments for the wedding party, including a Parent Thank-You treatment which comes with a custom gift and sparkling wine.
2. Miraval Resort & Spa has introduced several new health and wellness programs designed to reflect Miraval’ s core philosophy of living life in the moment. One of its new treatments is the Crystal Salt Serenity.
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