Press contact: Mary Pilch [email protected] +1 301 622 7800, ext 105 WTSInternational.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WTS appoints Kim Matheson as Senior Vice President 13 November 2014: (Washington DC) Global spa consultancy and contract operator, WTS International (WTS), today announced the appointment of Kim Matheson as Senior Vice President. Matheson will work on business development, while also overseeing key spa accounts. She'll also use her expertise in spa consultancy to create new spa concepts and advise WTS clients on retail sales and marketing. As part of a WTS expansion, Matheson will be based in New York City where she'll develop the local market and oversee international accounts. Her work will include identifying new business opportunities. Gary Henkin, President of WTS International, said: "We're thrilled to welcome Kim to WTS. She brings a wealth of knowledge that we know will help expand our global growth. Her deep experience and qualifications in spa and leisure facility design and operations will be a tremendous asset to our clients." Matheson was President of her own company, Natural Resources, for 15 years, offering spa consultancy services - including design and pre-opening support - for a diverse range of upscale clients. Projects included hotels, resorts, residential and real estate developments. She's worked on a wide range of projects, including - most recently - Four Seasons Moscow and Dubai and Disney Orlando and New York. Other recent five star projects include Dove Mountain Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis Princeville. Matheson has also worked for Montage, Rosewood Menlo Park, Kiawah Island and Doonbeg, Lapis at Fontainebleau. She says: "The luxury market is both an art and a discipline." "WTS has built market-leading capabilities within the leisure and hospitality markets," says Matheson. "As a consultant, it's exciting for me to leverage the powerful capabilities of WTS to provide the ultimate strategic, creative and design development services, as well as offering the highest levels of excellence in day to day contract management and operations." ENDS Press contact: Mary Pilch [email protected] +1 301 622 7800, ext 105 WTSinternational.com Editor's notes - social media connections • WTS International tweets @WTS_intl - please mention us if you tweet this news. • WTS International is on Facebook at facebook.com/wtsinternational, please link your news story to this profile. Editor's notes - photography More images are available. To order, please contact Mary Pilch at WTS International on +1 301 622 7800, ext 105, or email [email protected] 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   << back       LATEST NEWS Four Seasons’ Naples Beach Club opens 2,800sq m Sanctuary spa inspired by indigenous Calusa people Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The Sanctuary, with the design and concept inspired by the Native American people that populated Florida’s Southwest coast – the Calusa. More>> Touchless therapies meet traditional wellness at newly-renovated Privai Spa + Fitness Center in Miami Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel – the 411-room Kimpton Epic Hotel in Miami, Florida. More>> more WTS news >>   PRESS RELEASES WTS International announces support for Global Wellness Day 2015 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. More>> WTS International accelerates global expansion with the appointment of Dr Abhishek Jain to head up development operations in the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, Malaysia and India May 6 2015: (Washington DC) WTS International (WTS), the global spa consultancy and management firm, has announced the appointment of Dr Abhishek Jain as senior corporate representative, based in New Delhi, India. More>> more press releases >>   LATEST FROM TWITTER Tweets by @WTS_Intl   MEET THE TEAM