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Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel appoints new Commercial Director, Mary Ann Gamboa. 11 hours ago Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Ann Gamboa as the new Commercial Director on this special day, September 21, which marks her sixth anniversary year with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. With over 30 years of industry experience across major hospitality brands from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to IHG Hotels and Resorts, Trump Hotels, Marriott International, Radisson Hotels, and InterContinental, Mary Ann is a tenured leader whose ability to deliver results in highly competitive markets has earned her meaningful awards and recognition, including being named one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World by the Filipina Women's Network. Mary Ann began her professional journey in Manila, Philippines, before immigrating to Canada in 1998. From the moment she arrived in Toronto, she set out to cultivate partnerships that would drive revenue, awareness, and brand loyalty. Her accomplishments include collaborating with the Toronto International Film Festival, Golden Globes, Vanity Fair, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, and Destination Toronto. Mary Ann now brings her inherent passion for hospitality from the Philippines, along with her collaborative spirit formed while at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, to the heart of Beverly Hills. Since her arrival at Beverly Wilshire, she has focused on empowering the team, strengthening community relations, and advancing the hotel's strategic priorities as a valued member of the Executive Leadership Team. She was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and is helping lead preparations for several mega-events and celebrations coming to Los Angeles, including Beverly Wilshire's centennial year in 2028. Always a champion of workplace diversity, Mary Ann leads with authenticity and an inclusive mindset that sparks innovation and elevates performance. "Take the time to get to know your team personally so you can understand how to lead them professionally," she says. "That is the key ingredient to building trust and success." Today, she is regarded as a trusted mentor to emerging professionals and colleagues, striving to break barriers just as she has throughout her career. Outside work, Mary Ann enjoys exploring her new neighborhood, visiting iconic landmarks, and looks forward to becoming an active member of Beverly Hills organizations and the Filipino community in Los Angeles... - Continue reading (Members Only) - Unlock Advantages with a LHN Membership - Read more here Small tip to landing good senior-level hotel management positions in 2026 & 2027. Many of its members have remained with Leading Hoteliers since the inception of its job lead service nine years ago. They continue to renew their memberships, staying on board even after securing new positions, and for good reason. Daily, its editors dispatch bulletins detailing new job vacancies, projects, and industry shifts, including hotel launches, expansions, strategies, and market trends. Leading Hoteliers recognize that numerous long-standing, senior-level members utilize these bulletins as conversation starters, reaching out to hotel chains and potential employers, sometimes with unsolicited applications and messages. LHN endorses such proactive engagement. It's an excellent, informal method to gain early interest from prominent hotel groups and upcoming projects, indicating your interest and broadening your opportunities for intriguing interviews or discussions about potential roles, particularly at the upper echelons of management. Its editors also keep these proactive efforts in mind, shaping many bulletins to cover "new openings, new projects, and new market developments." While membership spots for 2026 are limited, it's not too late to renew.- Read more here LEADING HOTELIERS NETWORK / JOBLEAD-SERVICE

Four Seasons Maldives opens private wellness island with $120 sun therapy. By Iuliia Tore / Sep 21, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading Table of Contents Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has opened a dedicated wellness island where guests can take a traditional banana-leaf sunbath, receive treatments in overwater suites and follow personalized naturopathy programs reached by boat from the main resort. ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island combines naturopathic practices with wellness assessments and treatments including heliotherapy, mud therapy, acupuncture, sound healing and yoga. One of its most unusual offerings is heliotherapy, which uses controlled exposure to natural sunlight. At ŪRJĀ, the treatment can involve herbal or mineral preparations applied to the skin before guests are wrapped in fresh banana leaves and exposed to warmth under professional supervision. READ MORE: Sun therapy costs up to $180. Heliotherapy is priced at US$120 for a 30-minute session and US$180 for 60 minutes, according to details released by the resort's wellness team. Dr Anand Prayaga, director of ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island, said the treatment draws on the traditional naturopathic practice of a banana-leaf sunbath. The level of warmth and duration are adjusted according to the individual guest and intended treatment. However, Prayaga also stressed that research into banana-leaf heliotherapy remains at an early stage and that Four Seasons does not present the practice as a cure or make broad claims about detoxification. Every guest begins with a naturopathy consultation covering factors such as sleep, stress, digestion, posture and body composition. Optional assessments include micronutrient scanning, iris diagnosis and postural mapping. Four personalized wellness pathways. The program is organized around four pathways: Rest and Rebalance, Cleanse, Nourish and Reconnect. Treatments can be combined with nutrition, movement, hydrotherapy and bodywork, while other experiences include acupuncture, fasting, yoga therapy, sound healing and a ritual known as the Vagus Reset. The centre also offers an open-air Night Spa Ritual designed around the island setting. Four Seasons says the concept is intended to move beyond conventional spa treatments toward longer, individualized wellness journeys. A dedicated four-night ŪRJĀ Renewal package includes a 60-minute naturopathy consultation and iris diagnosis, a two-hour Rest and Rebalance Ritual and a 60-minute AION A facial for two guests, alongside accommodation, breakfast and airport transfers. A wellness island reached by dhoni. ŪRJĀ is separate from the main Kuda Huraa resort and is reached from the jetty aboard a small traditional Maldivian dhoni. The island includes overwater treatment suites and open-air spaces designed to incorporate the surrounding ocean into the wellness experience. Some treatments use AION A, a mineral powder containing calcium carbonate and silicic acid that was discovered in Switzerland by naturopath and artist Emma Kunz in 1942. The opening adds another wellness-focused experience to Four Seasons' Maldives portfolio as luxury resorts increasingly move beyond conventional massage and beauty menus toward personalized longevity, nutrition and naturopathy programs. Iuliia is the editor-in-chief and oversees all editorial content.She was born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Iuliia is passionate about all aspects of travel and tourism and holds a Master's degree in International Tourism Management.Iuliia Tore lives for two houses in Kharkiv and in Valencia, Spain, and loves spending time outdoors. Work aside, she has a passion for travel, painting, arts, food, and culture.