March 29, 2011
Massage Envy Spa, the pioneer and U.S. leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today plans for its first international expansion in Canada. The company is seeking area representatives to develop locations throughout the country over the next several years, with an initial focus in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
February 20, 2011
The Montage in Laguna Beach, CA just broke ground on the construction of their new “Studio Garden.” Their ongoing commitment to sustainability. The garden will be a working, functional, custom garden designed to grow and cultivate organic seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables to be used throughout their property. The Studio Garden will be completed in the spring.
February 16, 2011
Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today the signing of a multi-unit Regional Developer agreement with Sol Glastein for the development of 11 new centers in Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania and Morgantown, WV. Glastein has been a Massage Envy franchisee since 2006 and currently operates two centers in New Jersey.
February 5, 2011
Marriott has launched Saray Spa, the group’s newest spa concept that features traditional Middle Eastern treatments and products.
Officially launched this week at the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Saray Spa encompasses the rich customs that stem back to the caravan serai of the Silk Road, which were roadside inns where weary travelers once rested and relaxed during their journeys.
January 23, 2011
David Stoup, respected beauty and cosmetic executive, and Robert Boykin, veteran hospitality professional, announce the launch of their joint enterprise, Trilogy Spa Ventures, LLC to redefine the branded spa concept.
Trilogy Spa Ventures leverages the expertise of its founders in the beauty and hospitality industries to offer exclusive access to the world’s most iconic beauty brands for use in distinctive properties. In addition, Trilogy Spa Ventures will create and manage proprietary spa brands, as well as develop retail opportunities on behalf of their clients.
October 31, 2010
New Orleans day spa pioneer Kim Dudek finally has her spa back together post-Katrina, and has turned her efforts to what she considers a underserved population; canines. Dudek is the founder of Dag's House, where she and her staff specialize in the shelter, fitness and rehabilitation of special needs dogs. She is also a contributing author to a new book, 'Dogs and the Women Who Love Them,' by Allen and Linda Anderson. The book is sub-titled 'Extraordinary True Stories of Loyalty, Healing and Inspiration,' and celebrates the special connection that women have with their dogs. Dudek is h
September 20, 2010
Dolce Hotels and Resorts has been selected by the owners of the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas to reopen the resort. The property, which closed five months ago on May, will open under the Dolce brand in early 2011.
The property showcases 32,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space and a 30,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. It offers Las Vegas’ largest and only over-water chapel, as well as beautiful gardens and courtyards. The property adjoins MonteLago Village, offering scenic walking streets of boutiques and restaurants.
September 8, 2010
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, opening December 15, 2010, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Autograph Collection, Marriott International, Inc.'s portfolio of luxury independent hotels and resorts. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a design-focused independent luxury brand, will be the Autograph Collection's first member resort in the city. The partnership will provide this Las Vegas Strip hotel with access to one of the hospitality industry's largest databases, and offer established relationships in groups and conventions.
August 25, 2010
WHITE PLAINS, NY AUGUST, 2010 – Westin Hotels & Resorts continues the global expansion of its signature spa brand, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, with the debut
