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WTS International wins contract for renovation and management of Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

February 23 2015: (Washington DC) WTS International (WTS), the global spa consultancy and management firm, has announced it has been appointed to lead the refurbishment of the spa at the Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa in Montauk, Long Island, US. It will also take over the management of the resort's spa and wellbeing facilities from 1 April.

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa - a pioneer in the US spa market - is the premier full-service resort in the Hamptons, featuring the only ocean-fed seawater pool and authentic thalassotherapy centre in the Continental US. This uses water drawn directly from the sea off Montauk, which is then sand-filtered and warmed before use.

"WTS has both the extensive industry knowledge and the experience to deliver our vision of an impeccable destination spa," said George Filopoulos, president at Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa. "The team at WTS will play a vital role in providing a new creative direction, to match the continued evolution of the Gurney's brand.

"The Seawater Spa is at the core of the Gurney's Montauk experience," he continued, "This next chapter will serve to further elevate its unique offering to firmly re-establish the resort as a leader in the wellness realm."

All the resort's wellness facilities will be upgraded during the refurbishment, including the spa, fitness centre and swimming pool. The work will be done in two phases. The first - to be completed before the travel season begins on Memorial Day 2015 (25 May) - will involve light upgrades to the spa, salon and retail spaces. The second phase, which has been scheduled for 2016, will involve the renovation of the entire wellbeing space.

The refurbishment is timely, as it coincides with the 90th anniversary - in 2016 - of the opening of Gurney's as a hotel.

Susie Hammer, vice president of spa operations at WTS, said: "We're conducting market analyses, implementing marketing strategies and working on staffing and training requirements." WTS will also re-launch the resort's spa membership programme.

Hammer continued: "Our immediate focus is on enhancing guest services - we're also reviewing the retail and merchandising process, developing fitness and outdoor adventure activities, creating a new spa café menu and reviewing the treatment menu."

Kim Matheson, senior vice president at WTS, confirmed that although the treatment menu is being updated, WTS will continue to work with the same vendor partners - Aromatherapy Associates, Moroccan Oil and the marine-based Phytomer and Spa Technologies. Matheson said: "The new Seawater Spa and Wellness Menu will embrace traditional classics, as well as fresh interpretations which are fueled by results and technology."

The 30-treatment room spa has four couples' and seawater ritual suites, as well as a nap room and relaxation rooms for men and women. It also boasts four Swiss showers, a gym with an amazing, wave-crashing view of the beach, a movement studio, plus a Finnish-style rock sauna and spacious steamroom.

Gary Henkin, WTS president, said: "Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa has set a new standard for excellence in a very competitive market. WTS is delighted to be working with the management team to ensure the resort continues to achieve the highest standards of excellence as it gears up to celebrate its 90th anniversary."

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About WTS International:

WTS International is the world's leading consulting and management firm for spas, fitness and leisure facilities. For over 40 years, WTS has provided feasibility studies, design, pre-opening and daily management services for spas and leisure facilities worldwide.

The company's portfolio of clients includes numerous hotels and resorts, residential developments, private clubs and real estate developments. Its approach is unique in the industry - from the development of innovative spa concepts, branding and design to effective facility operations.

WTS maximises revenue and net operating income for clients, while creating a memorable experience for guests, members and/or residents.

Website: www.WTSInternational.com

About Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa:

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is the only four-season resort in Montauk, providing guests direct access to a 1,000ft private sand beach along the most desired stretch of coastline in all of Long Island. Gurney's features 109 rooms, suites, and cottages, each with dramatic ocean views. Plus, multiple restaurants, bars, and the only beach dining in the area. Gurney's signature feature is North America's only ocean-fed, sand filtered seawater pool - the centerpiece of a 30,000 square foot world-class spa facility. For those seeking a true beach resort experience in The Hamptons, Gurney's delivers.

Website: www.gurneysmontauk.com

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