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1 . The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler in Whistler , British Columbia offered a Wilderness Wellness Hot Springs Experience , which included a helicopter ride over a remote ice cap to a natural hot spring where guests are treated to a private yoga session and aqua massage treatment .
2 . The Four Seasons Hotel Denver in Denver , Colorado is offering the new Fig Massage , which uses ZENTS signature holiday blend of mandarin and fig . Also on the menu is the Luster Facial , using time-honored Chinese ingredient wild pearl powder to fade discoloration and age spots .
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3 . G2O Spa + Salon in Boston , Massachusetts is offering a new Hyperpigmentation Facial which , utilizes natural ingredients such as brown and red algae and Opuntia ficus-indica flowers .
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MEMBER UPDATES 1 . Curry Spa Consulting merged with Resources for Leisure Assets
( RLA USA LLC ) in November .
2 . The Balneology Association of North America ( BANA ) selected David Erlich , director of spa and retail operations at Spa of the Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs , to serve on the association ’ s board of directors .
3 . Astara Skin Care introduced a turnkey retail display featuring its collection of six masks with a blend for every skin type and condition .
4 . Cheraz Ecker , general manager at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno , Nevada , was named Nevada Hotelier of the Year by the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association .
5 . Impact Cryotherapy ’ s cryosaunas were featured in four prominent media outlets including CNN ’ s Anthony Bourdain : Parts Unknown , Sports Illustrated , GOLF magazine and The Columbus Dispatch .
6 . Hyatt Hotels Corporation will replace its Hyatt Gold Passport loyalty program with the World of Hyatt program in March 2017 , adding a membership tier and making other changes to engage with high-end travelers .
7 . SpaFinder Wellness 365 presented its Wellness Travel Awards to properties across 20 categories with winners representing six continents and 41 countries and regions .
8 . The Grove Resort & Spa in Winter Garden , Florida is offering a sweepstakes that will award the grand prize winner a Disney Vacation and includes accommodations at the resort ( set to open Feb . 16 , 2017 ), Disney park hopper passes , a spending allowance , and more .
9 . The Four Seasons Resort Lanai introduced new specialty suites which offer views of marine sanctuary Hulopoe Bay , custom locally sourced artwork , lanais , and access to exclusive services and amenities .
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January / February 2017 ■ PULSE 23