The Davao Wellness and Spa Association (DavWell) celebrated their Christmas Party at the Ballroom of HomeCrest Hotel last December 21. Going with the theme of “Let’s be Merry and Fairy”, the fairyland themed party was attended by the organisation’s members which are composed of spa, wellness centers, and beauty clinics.
The event coincided with the organisation’s general assembly where new members were inducted as well as the new set of officers led by the very active and able Cherry Faye Al-ag of Elysia Wellness Spa as its president. In her opening speech expects DavWells membership to grow as well as standardise and professionalise further the spa and wellness industry in the Davao Region.
Also in attendance were DavWell’s media friends as well as Department of Tourism XI director Roberto “Robby” Alabado III and Benjie Lizada of the 2017 Visit Davao Fun Sale committee.
“With Davao region’s slogan of ‘Explore. Relax. Repeat.’, the wellness and spa sector plays a big role in Department of Tourism’s thrust,” said Robby, “DavWell members are an integral part offering weary tourists as well as convention goers a way to relax and unwind after a day exploring the city and its destinations.”
“DavWell also serves as a venue for all members to learn the best practices in each of our spas,” added Cherry, “We may be competitors to a certain extent but the association allows each of us to grow better with each other.”
DavWells set of officers for 2016 to 2017 are Vice President, Fides Castañeda of Pressure Points, Secretary; Caryl Lim of K1 Spa, Asst. Secretary; Maria Karen Faye Cachero of Solaz Massage and Spa; Treasurer, Anne Gempesaw of Basic Kneads Massage & Wellness; Auditor, Mimi Joquiño of Scents and Oils Massage Centre; P.R.O.: Elaine Ortonio, Body Bliss Palm Massage; Founding President/Ex Officio: Dr Jill Savellano of Zhi Ya Spa; and Committee Chairpersons Marn Rondina of Sadya Salon and Spa, Mary Anne Arellano of Holiday Gym and Spa, Menchie Layno of Soothing Strokes Massage, Christine Marco of Olive Leaf Wellness Spa, Ronelyn Llanos of Miso Spa, and Pearl Maraasin of My Dream Spa.
Congratulations to DavWell for giving Durianburg’s guests and residents proper places to unwind, recharge, and rejuvinate.
