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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