The Zuri Resort and Spa, Kumarakom, appoints a new general manager

Company brief

Bengaluru, March 14, 2012

Michael Salmon, known for his innovations in holistic wellness relationship-building expertise, has joined The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa as its new General Manager and Director of Spa operations. British-born Michael, an expert in holistic wellness therapies (that includes Reiki) and medical tourism, has a vast experience over 30 years in Middle East, Europe and India in various prestigious hotels. This combined with his commitment to Zuri's goals of providing world-class, personalised and unique luxury makes Michael the perfect head of the Spa Resort property whose special focus is wellness tourism rather than leisure.

Michael began his career as a massage and stress consultant at Natural Therapy Centre, Sussex, UK, followed by stints at British Arthritic Association, UK and Therapy Centre, Spain. He is responsible for an array of innovations in spa and leisure experiences in prestigious properties and cruise lines such as Sheraton Dammam Hotels & Towers, Saudi Arabia, JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, Costa Rica, Al Muhaidib Group, Saudi Arabia, Costa Cruise Lines and many more.

Among many of his achievements, he has introduced the use of Technogym equipment; he established a membership scheme for a five level package. The SpaSoft software was introduced with membership capabilities for the leisure centre at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa.

On the appointment, Priti Chand, VP communications at Zuri Group Global said, "The decision to welcome Michael on board is a very significant one – as the requirement of the property is to bring to light the specialty and distinctive spa offerings by The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa. Michael, with his in-depth knowledge and innovation on holistic wellness and spa is the right leader to build a distinctive and stronger than before identity of the resort. An identity that our guests will relate to and look forward to individualistic wellness packages that befit their requirements."

Dr. Michael, GM at The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa shares, "I am excited about my new role as the General Manager with the biggest property that owns the best spa in this part of the world. After working closely in Middle East, Europe and India, I find India to be a market with bursting potential for hospitality. Today, India is one the most preferred destinations for medical tourism across the globe and has been attracting many domestic and international tourists for leisure and wellness travel. I am looking forward to leveraging this challenging atmosphere for the benefit of brand Zuri and taking it a step higher towards fulfilling its goals of unique hospitality."

For further information, please contact:

The Zuri

Moumita Rudra

+91 9739901406

moumita.rudra@thezurihotels.com