June 10 2015: (Washington DC) WTS International (WTS), the global spa consultancy and management firm, has announced it will support Global Wellness Day on June 13th.

Global Wellness Day is a campaign which aims to promote healthy lifestyles. Events are held on the second Saturday in June each year to give members of the public a taste of what spas and wellness centres have to offer and to encourage them to make healthier lifestyle choices.

WTS has developed a special programme of events for clients in its spas in conjunction with Global Wellness Day's International Coordinator, Jean-Guy de Gabriac. These include special fitness classes, healthy meals and drinks, meditation, workshops and free mini spa services in over 20 WTS-managed properties.

WTS is also running a wellness-related event for its corporate employees, their families and friends on Global Wellness Day, with a 5km walk or run and a celebratory meal in Washington DC.

de Gabriac said: "I'm delighted the WTS team is going to take part in Global Wellness Day in such a wholehearted way, as it's totally aligned with the WTS philosophy of "Building better Lifestyles" - not just on June 13, but 365 days a year.

"I'm thrilled so many top-notch properties managed by WTS International - such as Wyndham Spa and Trump Spas - are on board," he continued.

WTS International spas which are taking part in Global Wellness Day are listed below.

"Global Wellness Day will start at sunrise with beach yoga in Fiji and when the day finishes at sunset in Hawaii, celebrations will have been held in 70 countries and covered all time zones."

Susie Hammer WTS International's Vice President of Spa commented: "As a leader in both the spa and fitness industries, everything that we do revolves around wellness.

"As an international firm, we believe it's important to embrace Global Wellness Day and set an example for our employees, members, clients and the guests who visit our facilities around the world."

WTS President and Founder, Gary Henkin, said, "We strive to provide our guests, clients and members not only with a wellness experience but also with knowledge to take home with them so they can incorporate wellness into their daily lives. Global Wellness Day reflects that very philosophy.

"We've invited clients and on-site managers to spread the word and say "YES" to Global Wellness Day and assist them in strategically coordinating their events and offers to ensure we promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle."

Hammer said: "We want to spread the word about wellness. Although it means different things to different people, on Global Wellness Day, we want everyone to think about two things: how they can personally become more well and how they can help those around them achieve greater levels of wellness."

Global Wellness Day was created by Belgin Aksoy three years ago. Aksoy is creative director of Turkish hotel management company Richmond International which owns the Richmond Nua spa. Now, thousands of spa and wellness operators across 70 countries are running activities to promote the initiative.

As a not-for-profit initiative, Global Wellness Day aims to inspire people to adopt a change in their life for one day, with the intention of creating long-term healthy habits.

Suggested changes include:

- Drink more water
- Walk for an hour
- Shop locally and eat organically
- Stop using plastic bottles
- Do a good deed
- Eat a family dinner
- Go to bed at 10pm

Website: globalwellnessday.org

WTS International-operated spa activities for Global Wellness Day 2015

Aura Spa & Salon at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa
(Richmond, VA)
Spa Director: Selena Browne
Events: A gentle stretch and mindfulness yoga session, followed by a wellness breakfast of fruit, yogurt, grains and fresh juice and infused water. Free mini spa services including Turkish Hand Renewal, Age-Defying Acupressure Facial and Immune Boosting Chair Massage.

Spa Evangeline at the Epicurean Hotel
(Tampa, FL)
Spa Director: Melissa Ratkovits
Event: Five and ten-minute chair massages in the hotel lobby.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
(Naples, FL)
Spa Director: Lexay Reina
Events: Yoga, pranayama meditation, workshops on making your own sugar and salt scrubs with essential oil, and mini massage sessions.

The Spa at Trump
(SoHo,NY)
Spa Director: Nadine Shelf
Event: Meditation class.

Tideline Ocean Resort and Spa
(Palm Beach, FL)
Spa Director: Cassandra Sessa
Events: A group beach walk, yoga class, healthy beverages and 20 per cent off any service booked that day.

Spa Oceana at Loews Don Cesar Hotel
(St. Pete Beach, FL)
Spa Director: Rianon Cepriano
Event: Beach Yoga, Pint Size Picasso's - children can create a painting with a global wellness theme, Nutrition 101, Kidding Around Yoga for children aged four-years-old to 12, Guided Meditation, Sunset Yoga, Spa tours with a goody bag, Skin Analysis machine use.

Blue Harmony Spa at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach
(Miami Beach, FL)
Spa Director: Roxanna Bayona
Event: Yoga class for guests and hotel employees.

The Spa at Trump
(Las Vegas, NV)
Spa Director: Trish Mittelstadt
Event: Free chair massage, free exercise class. Employee stretching and talk about the benefits of exercise

Spa Aquazul at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
(San Diego, CA)
Spa Director: Holly Edgin
Event: Food vendors Quest Bars and Protein Ice Cream to provide healthy samples in the hotel. Green drinks in the fitness center. Employee healthy meals.

The Alluvian Spa
(Greenwood, MS)
Spa Director: Kelly Castle
Event: Free yoga and free Barre class with complimentary cosmetic coaching

Blue Harmony Spa at Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
(Orlando, FL)
Spa Director: Jody Plouffe
Event: Chair massage for guests in the hotel lobby and for the employees of the hotel, they will be posting wellness and meditation tips in the staff break room

Mirabay Club
(Apollo Beach, FL)
Club Manager: Mindy Anderson
Event: Free healthy smoothies

Southern Highlands Golf Club
(Las Vegas, NV)
Spa and Fitness Director: Troy Meier
Event: Complimentary personal training, pilates and fascial stretch therapy for members.

mySpa Miami and the Intercontinental Miami
(Miami, FL)
Spa Director: Candice Graff
Event: Complimentary yoga class

The Spa at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
(Rancho Mirage, CA)
Spa Director: Christina Cabrera
Event: Complimentary fitness classes

The Spa at Trump, Waikiki Beach Walk
(Honolulu, HI)
Spa Director: Bridgette Devore
Event: Fascial stretch therapy demonstrations, NuFace treatment upgrades, Pure Inventions Infused water beverages and healthy snacks on offer

Boar's Head Inn
(Charlottesville, VA)
Spa Director: Lisa Lawson
Event: Seated chair massage by the lake, guided nature walk on the Boar's Head Heritage Trail, outdoor yoga sessions and Lumi juice samples to be enjoyed throughout the day

ENDS


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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.

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