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Dorit Baxter in New York Launches New Style of Pregnancy Massage

Dorit Baxter, after serving a high-end New York clientele for over twenty-five years, especially designed a massage to create a "motherhood mood". This pregnancy massage is for those who want a unique way to diffuse the pressures of becoming pregnant, while creating a serene mental and emotional environment for conception.

Dorit Baxter's spa has become an affiliate of the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), to increase awareness of the effects massage can have on fertility. The CHR, one of New York's most recognized reproductive endocrinology and infertility centers, has already highlighted the importance of massage to create a relaxed mood for those hoping to become pregnant. By creating the Motherhood Mood massage, Dorit Baxter wants to increase trust and understanding among the population of men and women that struggle with infertility and emotional fatigue.

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Harrah's opens new Red Door Spa in Atlantic City, NJ

Harrah's Atlantic City becomes the official home to "Endless Summer" today with the debut of a new 172,000-square-foot glass, dome-enclosed swimming pool complex and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

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Embassy opens North Carolina's Newest Golf and Spa Resort

The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa came to fruition early this year when the $65 million Embassy Suites complex opened alongside Concord's existing Rocky River Golf Club, just a half mile from Lowe's Motor Speedway. Together they comprise North Carolina's newest golf resort. 

"We took what was here and added the complete package - luxury hotel, spa, dining and convention center," says Crawford. "No resort in the state has the meeting space that we do."

In fact, Crawford believes this new resort is unparalleled on a national scale.

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Millcroft Inn & Spa Wins "WOW" Award from Ontario's Finest Inns

Ontario's Finest Inns & Spas, an association of the top inns and spas in Ontario, recently held its AGM at The Millcroft. On the agenda was a review of the results of its stringent Quality Assurance Program.  Each member property is inspected anonymously at regular intervals and is evaluated on every aspect of its operation: ambiance and character, initial reservation process, guest greeting, cuisine, guest rooms, public areas and overall hospitality.

For 2007, The Millcroft Inn & Spa received a score of 91%, which was the second highest score in the association. Also, this year Ontario's Finest Inns & Spas inspectors created a new award category - the WOW! Awards. These honours are bestowed upon the member properties that, during inspections, demonstrate an exemplary level of quality or innovation.

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New Director of Spa Development for Kor Hotel Group

Kor Hotel Group, the Los Angeles-based hotel, real estate development and management firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Ratcliff to Corporate Director of Spa Development.

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Medi-Spa Lets Clients Preserve Frozen Stem Cells

A medical spa that specializes in skin care and anti-aging programs is now collecting and storing adult stem cells through a new procedure used in only two other clinics nationwide. Azani Medical Spa announced an agreement with New York-based NeoStem that will make the spa the first in the region to collect adult stem cells. Once collected, they will be stored at a laboratory in Los Angeles.

Patients at Azani Medical Spa can undergo a three-hour procedure in which a stimulating agent activates the body's stem cell production and then the cells are removed by drawing blood and cryogenically freezing the cells, said Dr. Monica Gavin, who founded the spa in September 2005.

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Racy Medi-Spa Billboard Stirs Debate

A billboard for a salon and medical spa, promoting cosmetic procedures and featuring a woman wearing little more than an off-the-shoulder top, has outraged some residents who say it sends the wrong message.

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UK Based Spa Show Relaunched

London-based Expomedia Group has acquired the UK based Spa Show, a consumer event targeting a high-end audience interested in spa vacations held every November, from Spa Shows Ltd. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Carnival Launches Contest to Name New Spa

Passengers on the Carnival Splendor have been given an opportunity to name the ship’s brand new 21,000 square foot luxury spa and, in doing so, win themselves a cruise holiday for two on the ship.

Carnival Splendor will set sail for the first time in July 2008 and in addition to the panoramic sea views and stunning cruise itineraries on offer, you can also enjoy what Carnival Cruises has dubbed its "most spectacular spa ever".

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New Spa Director for Villa Group Spas in Mexico

The Villa Group has announced the appointment of Claudia Susanna Ghartey to the position of Regional Director of Spas for The Villa Group Resorts Vallarta. In her new position, Ghartey will oversee all spa operations for the 17,000-square-foot European-style Spa adjacent to Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa and Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa situated beachfront in Nuevo Vallarta. She will also be assisting with the positioning of the Bay Breeze Spa at Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta.

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