Sharing Predictions & Intentions
A look into the FSA 2021Crystal Ball
Ilana Moses, FSA Founder:
Believe in the magic of new beginnings which gives us the power to take chances or make changes to better oneself. No matter how difficult the past, you can always begin again. Whether it’s the New Year or just a new day, a chance to begin again will presents itself.
“My intention for 2021 is to start everyday with positive thoughts and realistic expectations.”
Charlotte Prescott, FSA President – Director of Spa & Fitness, Fisher Island Club:
Inspired by Queen Elizabeth II….“We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.”
“My personal intention for 2021 is to take time to see the messages, learn the lessons and embrace and share gratitude for the journey”.
Linda Higgs, FSA Board Chair – Director of Spa & Wellness, Auberge Beach Resort & Spa:
“I predict a new found appreciation for simple pleasures and a new found freedom that we will never take for granted - there is always a sunny side to adversity!”
Suzanne Holbrook, FSA Senior Board Director – Senior Corp. Dir., Spa Operations - Marriott Intentional
Don’t feel discouraged if the New Year’s Resolutions you made one year ago slipped from sight somewhere along the way. 2020 was that kind of year. I hope that 2021 will bring healing to all. The start of a new year is a time of making positive change, arriving at fresh decisions, and transforming.“My New Year’s resolution for a better and happier me is to practice self-compassion, being fundamentally happy & grateful with who we are can lead to compassionate, positive and healthy living”
Jill Barron, FSA Board Director – Spa Director, Ocean Reef Resort & Spa
“In 2021 we will continue to focus on putting more heart into home, embrace the slower pace of 2020 while being driven by spirituality, passion and compassion, travel to places we have never been, Invest in creativity and connections with others, breathe calmly through challenges, make self-care a top priority & we will create long lasting memories and incredible experiences with family and friends”
Catherine Warren, FSA Board Director – Vice President of Training, WTS International, Inc.
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”– Bernard Baruch
Caline Assilian, FSA Advisory Board – Area Director - Intentional Health & Wellness, Exhale Spa
“In 2021 the world will prioritize making time on a daily basis to focus on health, love, and gratitude… because we can now appreciate this more than ever.”
Mitchell Berkman, FSA Committee Chair – Spa Director, Villa Grande Club - Porto Vita Property
“My Intention is to see everyone in a more compassionate light and challenge my ingrained stereotypes and prejudices”
Kris Hiskey, FSA Advisory Board – Spa Director, Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
“You will attract beautiful things into your life, once you start accepting you are worthy of them.”
Danny Silva, FSA Advisory Board – Director of Wellness, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences
“2020 has increased consumer awareness of spa, wellness and mindfulness due to the increase in online content focusing on these topics. Whether people get back to traveling in 2021 or practice self-care at home - mental wellness, respiratory wellness, immune boosting lifestyle changes as well as tips, tools and services that support this will continue to be popular in the new year.”
Kimberly DeOrsey, FSA Advisory Board & Wellness Advocate – Consultant, Wellness That Works
“With 2020 literally turning our world upside down, we learned a lot about ourselves and what is important; it’s the people and personal connections that we strive for. We realized material items are no longer what we crave but the human connection. I predict, that the wellness industry will focus more on the unprecedented mental health crisis; and wellness will be a priority to make changes in one’s life. New Year’s Resolutions will change from a 2-4 week weight loss challenge to lifestyle changes that are obtainable.”
Ashley Spurlock, FSA Regulatory Committee Chair – Director of Heavenly Spa & Fitness, Westin Fort Laud
Mahatma Gandhi said, " It is health which is real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver." This year, consumers will recover and rediscover the meaning of health and life through travel, self-care, time with loved ones and better life work balance. Resort spas will play a greater financial role in attracting transient occupancy and boosting revenues as convention and business travel continues to be limited. Spas have the opportunity to shine and finally be recognized not just as an amenity, but the asset we've always been!”
Albert Jimenez, FSA Committee – Spa Supervisor, Playa Largo Resort & Spa
“Like a Phoenix that rises from the ashes, continue to chase your dreams...if your dreams don't scare you, you're not dreaming big enough. Life is too short to live in tomorrow, live in the now. God only gives us what we can handle. Let's build towards a stronger 2021 and continue to build our industry and be the leaders that we are for people that look towards us to be.” Happy New Year FSA members and friends!!
