SPOTLIGHT
Navigating an extensive renovation project during the pandemic along with challenges attracting and retaining team members were just a couple of the issues Bob Gregson focused on the last couple of years . He also talks about the new luxury , which is more about personal attention and experiential stays .
How important is your wellness programming to your guests ? Are you seeing any trends emerging ?
Health and wellness have always been a significant element of what we do at L ’ Auberge Del Mar . Because of our coastal California location , we generally attract guests that have adopted a lifestyle of wellness and are quite passionate about it .
Spa L ’ Auberge is really the focal point of health and wellness for the property . From a trend standpoint , we find that our guests enjoy the programming such as yoga , stretch sessions , Thai Chi , etc ., more so than our traditional fitness center . We are also seeing a shift in our spa treatments towards more of a preventative maintenance strategy to fend off injury and sickness . A very popular treatment is our “ Champagne of the Sea ” detox mud wrap to help remove items from the body that do not support our immune system . The Eucalyptus-infused steam room is also very popular .
What have been your biggest challenges over the last two years ?
The past two years have certainly had their share of challenges . It is surprisingly difficult to narrow them down to the most significant , but here it goes …
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