Pulse Legacy Archive December 2011 | Page 24

member news The cool happenings and newsworthy events from ISPA members. BY SHELBY JONES THE SPA SHIFT More announcements marking spa industry players on the move. ● ● Tom Hull Robin Griggs ● ● Tom Hull is the new Vice President of Sales – Americas for Precor Inc. headquartered in Woodinville, Washington. Robin Griggs Lawrence is the new Editor-in-Chief of Organic Spa Magazine based in Rocky River, Ohio. Universal Companies in Abingdon, Virginia names Damian Ferris as Director of Spa Development. Gordon Tareta is the President of new company Tareta Group International based in Naperville, Illinois. GIVING BACK ● Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Lost Pines, Texas near Austin is making a $25 donation to the Bastrop Ministerial Alliance for every room night booked at the “Hyatt Daily Rate” with special offer code “WeCare” for new reservations booked for stays through December 30, 2011. This donation program has been launched in direct response to the numerous inquiries the resort has received from guests who wish to support the relief efforts for the recent wildfires that ravaged the community. Anara Spa OPEN FOR BUSINESS ● ● ● Hyatt’s Hawaii resorts are nearing completion of a $73-million renovation. The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa and the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa will all enjoy new upgrades that reflect the traditions of the islands. The Anara Spa at the Kauai property has renovated all 11 of its treatment rooms with new floors, lighting, artwork as well as the addition of private lanais and patio gardens. The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa in Palm Beach, Aruba has completed their $26-million renovation project. The renovation included refurbishing of three guestroom towers and key public areas. Magnificent views of the ocean, beach and pool can now be seen from the main lobby. Aromatherapy Associates has opened their first lifestyle boutique in the Knightsbridge neighborhood of London at 5 Montepelier Street. The boutique offers retail, bespoke aromatherapy, as well as signature facials and massages. Aromatherapy Associates 22 PULSE ■ December 2011 Radisson Aruba