BANGKOK, May 2012 - Richard Greaves, general manager of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, together with Sammy Carolus, general manager of Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Shea to the position of Director of Spas for i.sawan Residential Spa & Club at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and THE BARAI at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin.

A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Jessica is a dynamic spa leader with expertise in the development, management and growth of award-winning spas. In her new role, she will oversee all operations and service standards including product and spa programme development and staff training for both i.sawan Residential Spa & Club and THE BARAI which are distinctive residential spas in the Hyatt Spa family.

Prior to her recent appointment, Jessica was opening Spa Director for the Elemis Spa at the St. Regis Hotel in Bangkok. Prior to moving to Thailand, Jessica spent five years working as a Spa Director for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in the US, overseeing award-winning spas in Lake Tahoe and Hawaii.

Jessica’s love for spas began at an early age as the daughter of a salon owner. She took on her first Spa Director role over ten years ago, transforming her family’s Boston salon into an award-winning day spa. She has lived and travelled extensively throughout Asia, Australia and the Americas, indulging her passion for yoga, wellness, culture and living the ‘spa life’.

Jessica commented on her new position, “I am excited to return to the Hyatt Spa family with the opportunity to lead two of our incredible residential concept spas in Thailand. Both i.sawan Residential Spa & Club and THE BARAI are award-winning spas with their own uniqueness, however, both i.sawan Residential Spa & Club and THE BARAI offer all-inclusive lifestyle experiences, including accommodation, cuisine, wellness, personalised service and result-oriented spa therapies, that lead guests on a path to greater well-being. i.sawan is perfectly designed to fit an urban lifestyle while THE BARAI is truly a destination spa for resort living. I am confident that with both spas, we will continue to offer memorable experiences for our guests that will exceed all expectations.”

ABOUT I.SAWAN RESIDENTIAL SPA & CLUB
Located on the 5th floor of Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, i.sawan Residential Spa & Club covers over 7,000 sq m (75,350 sq ft) and rests high above the sights and sounds of the city. The spa was planned and designed by the renowned American interior designer,
Tony Chi.

Embracing its mythical definition as the "fifth level of heaven", i.sawan offers a rejuvenating retreat from the rigours of daily urban living. i.sawan Residential Spa & Club offers guests an extraordinary and refreshing array of features which include accommodation, pampering, relaxation, fitness, and cuisine. i.sawan consists of six Residential Spa Cottages, nine Treatment Bungalows, Hair Salon, Nail Bar, a beautifully appointed spa with health and fitness studios, and a free-form swimming pool.

ABOUT THE BARAI
THE BARAI, a destination spa featuring eight exclusive residential spa suites and 18 treatment rooms, is a self-contained destination spa spread over more than 4.5 acres (18,500 sq m) of serene beachfront land adjacent to Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. THE BARAI is a journey of the mind, body and spirit, with the architecture as the guide. The goal of the journey is a delightful feeling of peace and tranquillity deep within your inner self.

When our guests choose to stay at THE BARAI, they experience a complete spa journey, with the entire spa experience integrated into all aspects of the guest’s stay, from our residential spa accommodation to wellness through spa treatment therapy, lifestyle programming, relaxation and dining at McFarland House. A holistic retreat programme is also available for guests who are looking for a holistic approach. Our guests select
THE BARAI to experience this journey in full and when they leave THE BARAI, they emerge renewed.

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin
Patty Lerdwittayaskul Director of Marketing Communications
Monrudee Paisarnpreukkul Public Relations Executive
Marketing Communications Department / Hyatt Regency Hua Hin
Bangkok Office Phone: +66 2254 1234 Ext: 4380
Hua Hin Office Phone: +66 3252 1234 Ext: 5010
E-mail: pr.hrhuahin@hyatt.com

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