Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa Appoints Laura McIver as VP and GM

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. October 13, 2014

TUCSON, AZ - October 13, 2014 - Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa announced today the appointment of Laura McIver as its new Vice President and General Manager. McIver brings 24-years of hospitality operation and management experiences with her, in which she will lead the world renowned Miraval team of specialists to continue advancing the resort as the premiere wellness retreat and spa in the world.

In this role, Laura will continue to uphold and further Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa's core philosophy of living life in the moment through innovative, life-enhancing programming that ensure physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual components are in harmony.

"Laura's leadership roles and extensive experience in the hospitality industry, specifically with opening and managing some of the top luxury resort, spa and boutique hotels in the country, gives her an operational edge," said Scott Delacio, chief executive officer at KSL Resorts. "Not only has she proven she can run a great business, but one that looks beyond the bottom line to maintain its special place status in guests lives."

Originally from Denver, McIver has honed her skills at some of the most prestigious properties in California. Prior to her new role at Miraval, Laura served as the general manager of Belmond El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara where she worked closely with project managers and construction teams to oversee the renovation, executive staffing and reopening processes of the property in 2013. Her dedication to maintaining high standards and goals for the property helped El Encanto achieve the Forbes Five-Star accolade in an unprecedented ten-month period. Previously, McIver served in directorial and managerial roles as general manager of Canary Hotel, resident manager of Hotel Casa Del Mar and corporate director of food and beverage at Shutters on the Beach. During her time with the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, McIver served as area director of catering for Argonaut Hotel, director of catering for Hotel Monaco, and oversaw banquet operations at Serrano Hotel. Her exemplary leadership and guidance in her roles lead to multiple accolades from the Kimpton Group, including the 2002 "Mentor Award" and the 2004 "Cross Seller of the Year Award". McIver began her hospitality career as an executive receptionist at The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa and continued to grow with the hotel, eventually securing the title of Assistant Director of Banquets.

In addition to her work in the hospitality industry, McIver is committed to community outreach and involvement, currently holding positions with the Dream Foundation and American Heart Association. She has held roles as the board chair for the Santa Barbara Convention & Visitors Bureau, board secretary for the Greater Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce and board member for the Greater Santa Barbara Restaurant and Lodging Association. Through these roles and experiences, McIver is dedicated to upholding and enhancing the Miraval community.

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is owned and managed by KSL Resorts, a full-service hotel management company that oversees a collection of resort destinations coast to coast.

For more information on Miraval Arizona, Resort & Spa, please visit www.miravalresorts.com or Facebook. Follow @Miraval on Twitter, and @miraval_resort on Instagram.

About Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa

Situated in the warm shade of the Santa Catalina Mountains in northern Tucson, Ariz., on 400 acres of idyllic land, Miraval is a top-rated all-inclusive destination resort and spa dedicated to helping guests live life in the moment. Since 1995 the property has been consistently ranked as one of the world's top destination spas by Travel + Leisure, SpaFinder and Conde Nast Traveler. Offering an array of dynamic growth and development programs, one-of-a-kind, luxurious spa treatments, authentic, flavorful and healthful cuisine as well as an expert staff of renowned wellbeing specialists, Miraval helps to open eyes, minds and hearts. In 2012, the resort unveiled the Miraval Life in Balance Spa with Clarins, a state-of-the-art oasis designed to transform guests both physically and emotionally. For more information visit miravalresorts.com.

About KSL Resorts

Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages nine time-honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy and genuine in service. Meetings at KSL Resorts are distinguished by state-of-the-art flexible function space, expert conference services, outstanding cuisine and are known to increase conference productivity and leave attendees feeling rejuvenated.