Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Grant Bruce as director of the Life in Balance Spa. With over 12-years of industry experience, Grant will oversee all spa operations and lead initiatives to continue Miraval’s established reputation as the premiere destination resort and spa in the world. 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.
Most recently, Grant spent three and a half years in director roles at Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, Illinois where he consistently achieved Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond status for spa and fitness operations. Grant also served as the Executive Director for WTS International, one of the world’s largest and most diversified spa consulting and spa management firms, where he oversaw four additional sites in the Chicagoland area. Previously, Grant served in management roles at W Chicago Lakeshore, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers and started his career at Canyon Ranch Spa at The Venetian. Grant is an alumnus of The University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration.
“Grant lives by the Miraval philosophy and will play a key role in delivering memorable moments with a real human touch, extending his role past that of a traditional spa director,” said Scott Delacio, chief executive officer at KSL Resorts, “Our commitment is to help guests achieve balance with the most innovative spa services in the world. Grant’s formidable background furthers that commitment.”
Since 1995, the spa at Miraval has been a vital component in upholding the resorts powerfully simple vision: life is more meaningful and enjoyable when physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual components are in harmony. After a redesign in May 2012, the 16,000-square-foot spa facility is home to 23-treatment rooms and reflects the resort’s core philosophy of living life in the moment through innovative, life-enhancing treatments unique to Miraval. Creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces, the spa is home to new treatments designed to create balance and promote a sense of well-being.
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