October 09, 2008

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WTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SPA OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S MANAGER HONORED BY SPAFINDER.COM
Spa Director Kate Mearns recognized as one of world’s top in 2008 Reader’s Choice “Favorite Spa Manager” category

Rockville, MD—WTS International, one of the world’s leading spa consulting and management firms, is pleased to announce Kate Mearns, Spa Director at The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, has been honored by SpaFinder.com as one of the world’s premier spa managers. Mearns was recognized in the website’s 6th annual Readers Choice Awards, and was selected from spa managers worldwide representing a pool of around 13,000
spas spanning 210 countries to receive this prestigious honor.

“We are extremely proud of Kate for receiving one of these exceptional awards, which are considered by many as the “Academy Awards” of the spa industry,” says Gary Henkin, President of WTS International. “We have always known that Kate is an exceptional Spa Director, and now the readers of SpaFinder.com have confirmed that. We are thrilled to see Kate and The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg included in the list of the top spas worldwide in
this category.”

The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, celebrates the Best of the American Experience with signature spa treatments. Since its opening in spring 2007, it has provided a 21st-century interpretation of five centuries of relaxation and healing practices from European, African and American Indian cultures. The spa motto, “a continuum of wellness,” is reflected in every detail.

“I’m thrilled to be receiving a SpaFinder.com Reader’s Choice Award,” says Mearns. “The continued support and commitment to development I have received from WTS International, as well as all of the wonderful staff and clients here have played an integral part in my achieving this honor.”

WTS International provides an ongoing training, support and commitment to development with a strong network of spa professionals, in order to provide the optimum environment for success and employee satisfaction. The company is committed to supporting the management in all of its properties in order to maximize the customer’s experience.

The SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards was initiated in 2002 to honor spas in various categories as well as across diverse regions, countries and continents. In addition to the award being an important recognition for the chosen spas, all winners will be showcased on SpaFinder.com beginning October 15, 2008, as well as in the 2009 Global SpaFinder Directory of spas, which will be on newsstands in October. This is the first year the awards
for spa managers were included in the potential award categories, making Mearns among the first to receive the award. She will be honored along with the other Readers Choice Award winners October 14, 2008 at the Guerlain Spa, Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

WTS International (Rockville, MD) is a worldwide leader in the delivery of spa consulting and management services. Clients include numerous hotels and resorts, luxury residential projects, exclusive private clubs and a wide array of real estate developments throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm specializes in providing feasibility studies, concept and design services, pre-opening and daily management for both spas and fitness facilities. WTS also
provides qualified staff, creative promotions and a variety of spa, fitness and lifestyle programs and menu services. For more information about WTS International, call 301-622-7800. For information on the award-winning spa, visit www.history.org/visit/recreation/spaServices for The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg.

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