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Sioux Lees Named as Spa Director for the 343-room Westin
Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (April 8, 2013)
- Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Sioux Lees as Spa Director. A native of England who has garnered deep experience at upscale properties and spas around the world, Lees is responsible for all operations at the resort's full-service Hibiscus Spa. Lees joins the resort just in time for the debut of a multi-million-dollar renewal project which saw upgrades and additions through all guest rooms, suites, public spaces, meeting facilities, the fitness center and the island's largest freshwater swimming pool.

"We're excited to welcome Sioux to Grand Cayman and Hibiscus Spa," said Morty Valldejuli, Area Managing Director/General Manager of Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. "She brings a wealth of spa management experience and creativity that will delight both the local community and resort guests."

Lees arrived at the resort's pristine spot on Seven Mile Beach following a position as Opening Spa Operations Manager at Anantara Kihavah Villas in Maldives, winner of Hideaways "Newcomer of the Year" and one of Travel + Leisure's "Top 25 Most Romantic Hotels" for 2011. It was the last of three assignments for Lees in the Maldives, including a six-month run as Spa Manager overseeing the transition of Beach House Maldives into a Waldorf Astoria hotel and Spa Opening Manager of DIVA Maldives, a Naiade Resort, back in 2008.

"I'm delighted to join such a respected team of hospitality executives on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman," said Lees. "The Cayman Islands are rich in culture and beauty, and I'm looking forward to working with dedicated associates onsite to achieve the finest guest experience at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa's Hibiscus Spa."

Previously, Lees spent time on short-term contract as Opening Spa Operations Manager of Sparadise Spa & Salon in Bahrain and as Spa Treatment Manager, overseeing a team of 60 at the Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Southampton Princess, Bermuda. In 2002, she launched her own two-address spa, SPA.KLE, in Ascot and Middlesex, overseeing everything from creation of the treatment menu to designing the spa logos and marketing materials.

A native of England, Lees has received professional training and qualification in a myriad of therapeutic techniques including reflexology, Tibetan Ayurveda, Chinese Acupressure and La Stone Therapy. When not at Hibiscus Spa, she enjoys an active lifestyle including hiking, water skiing, wakeboarding and cooking.

About Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
Stretching across eight acres along Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman Island, the  343-room resort is the ideal spot to unwind. With the surf's gentle rhythm and whispering palm trees to set the mood, this inspiring resort features every vacation and corporate meeting amenity. Most guest rooms offer breathtaking ocean-views. The grounds are home to the island's largest fresh water swimming pool, the full-service Hibiscus Spa, an engaging kids' club, exhilarating water sports, and more than 9,000-square-feet of indoor and 60,000 square feet of outdoor event space for memorable weddings and corporate incentive programs.  Shopping and local attractions are steps away. For dining, select the intimate Casa Havana, an AAA Four Diamond restaurant, celebrated for its contemporary island cuisine with Cuban, South American and Caribbean influences; Ferdinand's Caribbean Café for traditional and inventive Caribbean dishes; Tortugas for lighter fare poolside; Cafe Soleil with tempting coffees, ice cream and snacks; and 24-hour in-room dining. The hotel completed a multi-million dollar renovation in January 2013. www.westingrandcayman.com

About Pyramid Resort Group
Pyramid Resort Group manages and asset manages a diverse portfolio of resorts in one of kind destinations across the United States and the Caribbean. These locations include Hawaii, Arizona, Florida and the Cayman Islands. Pyramid Resort Group delivers creative, engaging experiences for the leisure and group guest inclusive of golf, spa, fitness, dining, meetings, recreation, water sports, and cultural immersion. www.pyramidresortgroup.com
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Contact:

Michelle Munick Zacharia
Hawkins International PR
212.255.6541
[email protected]


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