The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Appoints Igor Mitric as Director Of Wellness

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates,: Igor Mitric, a spa development professional with more than 15 years of international experience within luxury hotel spas and wellness centers, has been appointed as the new Director of Wellness at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. Since commencing his tenure, Igor has worked closely with the dedicated Ladies and Gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, to elevate the unique and memorable wellness experiences offered to each guest at the resort.

His appointment at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, marks Igors first role in the UAE and Igor looks forward to further enhancing spa experiences at one of the UAEs most prestigious resorts. In addition to the resorts popular Rainforest experience, a relaxing ritual that combines European hydrothermal culture with Middle Eastern bathing techniques, Igor will lead the redesign of the resorts spa and fitness facilities in conjunction with Marriott Internationals EMEA Luxury Spa Division and the resorts General Manger.

Over the next few months Igor will also develop and implementing an array of treatments and activitiesas well as special packages, to enhance the overall guest experience. Igor will also oversee the resorts recently launched wellness retreats. These include the 3 night Detox Break that includes holistic treatments, moonlight camel walks and a tailored nutritional program, while the Balance and Reconnect Retreat which aims to rejuvenate guests over six days of centering yoga, nature experiences and invigorating spa treatments.

Igor will also collaborate with the resorts culinary team to develop healthy treats to create synergy with the new wellness offerings, in addition to managing existing spa operations, recruitment, budgeting and marketing to prepare for a successful re-launch.

Igor has in-depth knowledge of all spa-related aspects, specializing in spa management and innovation. With a strong focus on quality management and guest experience, Igor is a qualified spa trainer and holds a Level 3 Award in Education Training. With extensive experience in the UK, Igor has held leadership positions with prestigious spa and wellness brands including Prismologie International, ESPA International and Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, as well as founding his own spa business development and consulting agency.

We are delighted to welcome Igor Mitric to The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach, where he will lead and mentor the wellness team in order to enrich the propertys spa offerings. We look forward to working together to implement new and exciting ideas and to creating even more exceptional spa and wellness experiences for our guests, said Tracey Oliver, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert and Al Hamra Beach.

The Ritz-Carlton hotels are known worldwide for providing unparalleled spa journeys for their guests, and I am thrilled to be a part of this experience. I look forward to working closely with the renowned team of Ladies and Gentlemen and enhance their spa development to create unique and bespoke spa experiences for our guests. said Igor Mitric, Director of Wellness at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah.

An Austrian national, Igor speaks three languages fluently German, Serbian and English.

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