�Jennifer is absolutely perfect for this position in The Spa at The Hotel Hershey.  I can�t express how incredibly pleased we are that she has decided to join our team,� said van Wijk.

Prior to joining The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, Wayland-Smith was Spa Director for the Spa at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia.  Wayland-Smith comes to Hershey with additional experience as Spa Director for the Spa at Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida, Assistant Spa Director for Spa Internazionale at Fisher Island Club, Miami, Florida and Spa Manager for the Spa at Bally�s Park Place Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Wayland-Smith brings over twelve years of experience in the hospitality and spa management industry with an emphasis on planning and development, daily operations, and sales and marketing.  She combines these areas with strong administrative and leadership skills as well as thorough knowledge in spa, salon, and fitness issues.

Originally hailing from Oneida, New York, Wayland-Smith spent ten years of her life in Mexico City, Mexico, at the American School Foundation.  She holds a B.S. in Education from the University of North Texas.
 

Built on a tradition of excellence and luxury, The Spa at THE HOTEL HERSHEY will realize the next chapter in Hershey history. Though its creation forges a road to the future, its timeless elegance and charm connect directly  to the past. The design of The Spa at The Hotel Hershey draws its influence from High Point mansion, the home of Milton and Catharine Hershey. Echoing the High Point estate, and incorporating Mrs. Hershey's beloved rose will allow The Spa at THE HOTEL HERSHEY to become a one-of-a-kind  experience.

The $7 million, 17,000 square foot Spa at The Hotel Hershey is being created by world-renowned designer TAG Galyean of The TAG Studio, in a collaborative effort with Earl Swensson Associates (ESa), the architects of record and interior designers. A Fall 2000 opening is planned.

The Hotel Hershey is one of America�s landmark historic hotels.  Famous for its majestic Mediterranean architecture and décor, the Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel offers several excellent dining options, including the famous Circular Dining Room, as well as 72 holes of championship golf, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and other recreational activities.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is known the world over as �The Sweetest Place on Earth.�  A year-round destination, Hershey, PA was rated as a top family vacation spot by both Smart Money and Family Fun magazines.  Hershey, PA includes the world-class Hersheypark, the historic Hotel Hershey, The Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Zoo America, Chocolate World and the Hersheypark Sports and Entertainment Complex, home to both a professional ice hockey and outdoor soccer team. The complex is also host to world-renowned music and family entertainment acts. Hershey is in Central Pennsylvania, a mere 3 hours from New York City, 90 minutes from Philadelphia and 2 hours from the Washington / Baltimore metro area.