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Mandarin Oriental's Petra Roberts becomes group spa manager of learning and development
POSTED 31 Mar 2015 . BY Helen Andrews
Petra Roberts has been promoted after being group spa trainer for the past seven years
Petra Roberts has been promoted after being group spa trainer for the past seven years
Mandarin Oriental’s Petra Roberts has been promoted from group spa trainer to group spa manager – learning and development, the operator’s group director of spa Jeremy McCarthy told Spa Opportunities.

“Petra has been in the group spa training role for seven years and this change is a recognition of her continued contributions that have kept the Spa at Mandarin Oriental signature treatments at the forefront of the industry,” said McCarthy.

“In her new role, Petra’s focus will expand beyond training on signature treatments to evolving how our learning and development strategy supports the overall guest experience,” added McCarthy.

“Petra’s focus right now is on strengthening and enhancing some of our most popular treatments and creating learning opportunities for our expert therapists to continue their career development.”
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Mandarin Oriental's Petra Roberts becomes group spa manager of learning and development
POSTED 31 Mar 2015 . BY Helen Andrews
Petra Roberts has been promoted after being group spa trainer for the past seven years
Petra Roberts has been promoted after being group spa trainer for the past seven years
Mandarin Oriental’s Petra Roberts has been promoted from group spa trainer to group spa manager – learning and development, the operator’s group director of spa Jeremy McCarthy told Spa Opportunities.

“Petra has been in the group spa training role for seven years and this change is a recognition of her continued contributions that have kept the Spa at Mandarin Oriental signature treatments at the forefront of the industry,” said McCarthy.

“In her new role, Petra’s focus will expand beyond training on signature treatments to evolving how our learning and development strategy supports the overall guest experience,” added McCarthy.

“Petra’s focus right now is on strengthening and enhancing some of our most popular treatments and creating learning opportunities for our expert therapists to continue their career development.”
RELATED STORIES
Mandarin Oriental launches practical spa management training


Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced a new six-month spa internship programme and a separate subsequent 18-month spa management programme.
Mandarin Oriental's Jeremy McCarthy makes case for negative employees


Jeremy McCarthy, group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has made the case for negative employees – stating that when people are negative about something, it means they really care.
Mandarin Oriental to support breast cancer charities through specialised spa treatments


Mandarin Oriental spas will be offering a new set of treatments by product house Aromatherapy Associates during the month of October, designed to contribute to the fight against breast cancer. The treatments have been developed to decrease the anxiety felt by sufferers of cancer using a variety of massage techniques.
Mandarin Oriental, Dubai scheduled to open in 2017


Mandarin Oriental is set to manage an urban resort in Dubai, UAE, which is currently under development on Jumeirah Beach Road with direct access to the nearby beach.
MORE NEWS
David Rockwell creates immersive magic destination, The Hand and The Eye
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and private membership under one roof.
Montana Heritage Center opens with immersive exhibits and US$107 million investment
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center, a US$107 million (£79 million, €92 million) destination that combines immersive storytelling with cutting-edge audiovisual technology to bring the sta
Universal launches new theme park model with Kids Resort
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