THE ASPEN SPA management TEAM

Aspen Spa Management is a team of American and European executives and international trainers with over fifty years of spa experience. The principals of Aspen Spa Management design innovative approaches to provide improved spa services which address the need of increasing profits. 
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Our team provides customized spa consulting services, training and management assistance around the world. With our wealth of knowledge and expertise, our team can deliver a "turn-key" operation or any component thereof. ​

​LESLIE FAIRBANKS: Owner/managing director

Leslie Fairbanks is the owner and managing director of Aspen Spa Management, an international spa consulting company specializing in delivering customized solutions for spa developments worldwide. With over fifteen years of experience planning, designing and managing spas, she brings a specialized understanding of the intricacies associated with spa operations. Raised in the destination city, Santa Barbara, California, Leslie is passionate about the spa and wellness industries. She is well versed in various massage modalities and aesthetic procedures. Leslie participates in the creation of spa projects throughout the globe; ranging from luxury boutique hotel spas, destination, resort and medical spas in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This international experience provides her with a distinct and diverse understanding of spa services, operations and management. Possessing a vibrant and dynamic perspective on spa development, Leslie embodies the image of the industry. 

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Construction Supervision

Exhibiting at Beyond Beauty Paris

Performing a Press Tour of a New Spa

Training Staff

Presenting at the European Spa Summit

Featured International Speaker Paris

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raoul andrews sudre: senior advisor

Raoul Andrews Sudre, considered among the most influential spa experts worldwide, is a specialist in the conceptualization, design, and management of customized destination spas in luxury hotels. Raoul possesses over fifty years of experience in the field of hospitality and spa consulting. Born in Morocco, with a French father and Hungarian Mother, Raoul developed a strong understanding of varying cultural sensitivities at a young age. After graduating from the Cornell University Hotel Management program, Mr. Andrews Sudre joined the Cornell University staff, ultimately, launching his hospitality consulting career. The notable clients spanning his career are the Ministries of Tourism of France, Morocco, Tunisia, Brazil, Mexico and Nicaragua and major corporations such as the Ritz Carlton, Bulgari, Four Seasons, Accor, and Omni. Raoul has written numerous industry related articles and been featured in countless editorials. He continues to contribute as a speaker for many of the international spa forums and conferences. A combined experience in martial arts, spa treatments, and alternative medicines give him a holistic industry perspective.