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Leslie Johnson Named Spa Director of Spa La Quinta
 for California's La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

LA QUINTA, Ca. (DECEMBER 15, 2010) – Leslie Johnson, a 25-year veteran of the spa, nutrition and wellness industries, has been named the new spa director of Spa La Quinta at La Quinta Resort & Club, overseeing all programming, budgeting and operations for the resort’s 23,000-square-foot luxury spa.
 
With extensive industry experience, as well as expertise in the wellness, fitness and nutrition arenas, Johnson takes charge of La Quinta Resort's award-winning spa, which features 38 treatment rooms – including facial and wet rooms, six outdoor private garden baths, four signature open-air Celestial Showers, men’s and women’s relaxation space with steam rooms and locker and grooming areas.
 
Johnson formerly operated Transformational Spa Concepts, a spa management and development consulting business, and has been involved with Spa La Quinta up to now as a hands-on consultant – conceptualizing a new spa menu inspired by indigenous elements, developing intensive new staff training procedures and overseeing spa upgrades. Her ability to take vision to form is evident, as Spa La Quinta recently received SpaFinder’s 2010 Readers Choice Awards in three categories.
 
“We are thrilled to have Leslie on board as a permanent member of our team,” said Gary Sims, managing director of La Quinta Resort & Club. “Her insight, vision and decades of industry experience will be invaluable as we endeavor to reposition Spa La Quinta as the leading destination spa in the region.”
 
Previously, Johnson was contracted by Sea Island Resorts to develop, launch and operate the acclaimed 65,000-square-foot Cloister Spa and Fitness Center in Sea Island, Ga., and was instrumental in attaining Forbes Five-Star status for the Cloister Spa. She also spearheaded and was charged with the development of the award-winning lifestyle programming, and the development, training and operations of the 40,000-square-foot spa, Lotus Salon and Retail, at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pa. She was the director of spa services and fitness for Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort; and general manager of The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center and Medical Practice in Patagonia, Ariz.
 
Additionally, she served as the program director for Miraval Resort & Spa’s renowned “Life in Balance Program,” overseeing the development of corporate programs, spa and 10 program departments including meditation, hiking, yoga, fitness, nutrition and the equine experience for the acclaimed all-inclusive destination retreat in Catalina, Ariz. She also oversaw the repositioning, design and grand opening of the 14,000-square-foot spa, fitness programming, salon and retail outlet at the Omni Tucson National Spa and Golf Resort.
 
As a leader in the spa community, the International Spa Association (ISPA) invited Johnson to contribute to the ISPA’s 20th anniversary video.
 
La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST feature world-class accommodations, dining, golf, tennis and fitness. Known as The Western Home of Golf in America®, the world-renowned destination is home to 90 holes of award-winning golf courses – designed by legends Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Tom Weiskopf – as well as instruction at the Jim McLean Golf School. In addition to great golf, La Quinta Resort features 796 elegantly appointed casitas, suites and villas; 23 tennis courts; the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta® with 41 pools and 53 hot spas; and exceptional cuisine at Morgan’s in the desert, Twenty6 and Adobe Grill. La Quinta Resort & Club is a member of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. For more information, visit www.laquintaresort.com.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Waldorf Astoria Collection hotels each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel & resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.
 
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.  For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.  The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 82 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.  The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.


 
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