Leslie Johnson Appointed Spa Director for Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California
CARLSBAD, CA. April 4, 2016 - Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, California's premier destination for mind, body and sport, is pleased to announce Leslie Johnson as the new spa director at The Spa at La Costa. Johnson brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the legendary spa. She has delivered award-winning lifestyle programming for destination resorts and hotel day spas nationwide.
In her new role, Johnson will be responsible for overseeing and creating the overall programming at The Spa at La Costa, which recently unveiled its new treatment menu for 2016. She will also be tasked with employee and client satisfaction, continuing to improve the guest experience, and growing the spa's business.
“We're so pleased to welcome Leslie to Omni La Costa,” said Patsy Bock, director of sales & marketing at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. “Her decades of experience and expertise in developing lifestyle programming for high-end resorts make her the ideal choice for The Spa at La Costa, and we're excited to have her elevate our already world-class facilities.”
In 2007, Leslie she served as a consultant to Sea Island Companies, assisting with the development, opening and operations of the luxury resort's 65,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility. Under her direction, The Cloister Spa at Sea Island received the SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award in the Luxury Category and was also honored with Mobil's Five-Star Rating.
In her previous positions, Leslie served as program director for Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, opening director for the Lodge at Woodloch and contributed to the repositioning of Spa Biltmore at the Arizona Biltmore - A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Prior to that, she was a consultant for La Quinta Resort and Club, where she opened La Quinta Salon for Hilton and oversaw the redesign of all treatment areas and relaxation spaces, for which Spa La Quinta gained recognition and numerous industry accolades.
The Spa at La Costa, which opened in 1965, is the first-ever resort spa in the United States. It continues to innovate with new offerings based on industry trends, guests' needs and ongoing partnerships. The picturesque colonial-style haven offers 28,000 square feet of indoor space with 42 treatment rooms and a 15,000-square-foot outdoor courtyard. Its scenic Spa Courtyard also offers a tranquil spa pool, Jacuzzi, al fresco waterfall shower, lounging areas, spa cafe, reflexology path, and herb garden.
For more information about The Spa at La Costa, please visit: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego-la-costa/spa.
About Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa embodies “The La Costa Lifestyle” with programs and offers that pay homage to the resort's storied legacy as the country's original wellness destination and playground of choice for Hollywood's jet set. Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, Calif., the resort boasts more than 600 guestrooms, suites and villas, an adults-only pool and cocktail venue, 110,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an Athletic Club, exhilarating waterslides and 36-holes of golf on two distinctive courses. Honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine, the 43,000-square-foot Spa at La Costa includes a private pool, waterfall showers, cafe and therapeutic reflexology path. Acclaimed restaurants - Bob's Steak and Chop House opening summer 2016 and Bistro 65 present coastal California cuisine with a focus on sustainability and seasonality in partnership with local farms. Also home to Premier Fitness Camp and the worldwide headquarters of The Chopra Center, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers continually evolving health and wellness programming. For more information, call (800) 854-5000 or visit www.lacosta.com.
About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications and was ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power 2015 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. As a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Omni's loyalty program is further expanded through the Discovery® loyalty program offering members additional global benefits. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.
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