MEMbEr NEWs b y a l l i s o N M a r t i N tHE sPa sHift
● Green Spa Network announced Joanna Roche as their Executive Director .
● Jenna Laramee was named Corporate Operations Director , Spa Division for WTS International .
● WTS International named Andrea Bohlheim Corporate Operations Director , Spa Division .
● Catherine Warren was named Corporate Operations Director , Spa Division for WTS International .
● Alison Abbott is now the Spa and Retail Director at Vi La Vita Spa at Vinters Inn .
● The Greenbrier Spa has named Kenette Coffman Spa Director .
● Naturopathica appointed Beth Stewart Director of Spa Marketing and Partnership Strategy .
● Henderson Beach Resort named Jennifer Mayo their new Spa Director .
● Jacqueline Jiron was named Spa Manager for Isleta Resort & Casino .
● Shawn Hallum joined the American College of Healthcare Sciences as Professor and Spa Management Program Chair .
Joanna roche |
Jenna laramee |
andrea bohlheim |
catherine Warren |
alison abbott |
kenette coffman |
beth stewart |
Jennifer Mayo |
Jaqueline Jiron |
shawn Hallum |
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Marriott International announced that it has adopted a plan to remove disposable plastic straws and plastic stirrers from its more than 6,500 properties across 30 brands around the world . Once fully implemented in one year , the company could eliminate the use of more than 1 billion plastic straws per year and about a quarter billion stirrers . These initiatives build on Marriott International ’ s commitment to reducing its environmental impact . Earlier this year , Marriott began replacing small toiletry bottles in the guest bathrooms of about 450 select-service hotels with larger , in-shower dispensers that distribute more product for guests to use , reducing waste .
NEW oN tHE MENu
In September , Velas Resorts celebrated the avocado and its Mexican heritage with Guacamania , a month-long fest capitalizing on the flavor and nutritional value of this famed fruit with new menu items , avocado-inspired cocktails , spa treatments and more . All guests visiting through December 31 can indulge in Guacamania ’ s dishes , cocktails , and spa treatments .
24 PULSE ■ October 2018