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MEMBER UPDATES
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1. Dr. Bryan K. Williams recently announced the launch of the B.W.
Leadership Academy, a two-day event which focuses on building stronger,
more effective leaders. The event will be held on November 3-4 at the
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland.
2. Williams Island Club & Spa has announced plans to undergo a full
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restoration under new Chief Operating Officer, Steve Matlaga. The club will
see changes to the physical structure as well as employee development.
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3. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, Alabama
has launched a Summer at the Castle program which offered Scottishinspired Highland Games for children and dive-in movies at the pool,
among other activities.
4. Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort is celebrating its level-five certification
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for Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica after an extensive and rigorous evaluation process. The hotel is being recognized for the efficiency of its internal
processes and the use of technologies for saving electricity and water.
5. TouchAmerica has partnered with renowned architect Robert D. Henry to
design a signature line of portable spa equipment and furniture. The line
features a convertible couch and massage table as well as a zero gravity spa
lounger.
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6. Burke Williams Spa in Culver City, California has partnered with natural
product manufacturer Body Bliss to implement a personalized aromatherapy
program in the spa’s new Topanga, California location.
7. Blythin Leggett was awarded the Performance Health Florida State
Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) Humanitarian Award at this year’s
Florida State Massage Therapy Association’s Convention and Trade Show.
From left: Jane Hyde Kordish, LMT (2015 award
recipient); Lynda Solien-Wolfe, vice president,
massage & spa, Performance Health; Blythin Leggett,
LMT; Leiah J. Carr, LMT, president, FSMTA. (Photo
courtesy by Action Jackson and FSMTA).
GIVING BACK Leigh Weinraub, founder of Mind in Motion, has
announced The Unbreakable Project, a charitable initiative to donate the
company’s STRENGTH blanket to cancer patients. The blanket is the
foundation of the UNBREAKABLE collection, which inspires individuals
affected by cancer to have the strength to fight on and the spirit to never
give in. A portion of the proceeds for every STRENGTH blanket sold will
be used to donate the blankets to hospitals and charities.
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1. In the first quarter of 2017, Spa Vision, Ltd. will open a 17,000-square-foot
spa adjacent to 17th century, family-owned hotel Ye Olde Bell Hotel in Barnby
Moor, England. Spa Vision were chosen by the owners to advise on the project
from concept and design to supply, recruitment and pre-opening support.
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2. After almost a decade of closure, The Watergate Hotel has reopened its
doors following a US$125 million renovation to restore its midcentury roots.
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