Archive for August 6th, 2012

Camdeboo Day Spa, located at the African Pride Irene Country Lodge, Centurion has received distinctive recognition at the 2012 Les Nouvelles Esthétiques South African Spa Awards – the most respected industry awards in the country.

Only two spas on the African continent were honoured with distinctive recognition:  Camdeboo at Irene, Centurion, and the Sanctuary Spa Indigo Bay, Bazaruto Island, Mediterranean coast.

Now into its eighthyear, the awards recognise the highest standards within the spa, health and wellness industry and are designed to stimulate service excellence among local spas.

“As a first time entrant, it is a remarkable achievement to have been identified as a Spa of Distinction – on a par with international spa trends. “We are deeply humbled to have been recognised by our peers,” says Carmenita Pedro, Camdeboo Spa Manager.

“At Camdeboo, the customer experience is paramount. Our staff are enrolled in on-going training and recognition programmes. This keeps them abreast with current industry trends, and internal programmes keep staff informed on the individual requirements of our guests,” says Pedro.

The staff and management take guest feedback very seriously, and adjust and upgrade spa offerings in response to guests’ needs and requests. “It is our mandate to not meet, but exceed the expectations of our valued guests,” she says.

Situated in the picturesque valley of Irene, twenty minutes north of Sandton, Camdeboo Spa offers a naturally beautiful, secluded, and harmonious environment in which to escape from the frenetic pace of modern life.

Pedro is committed to maintaining the standard that has come to be expected from the spa, and aims to continue collecting accolades with the support of her highly qualified team.

About Camdeboo Spa

Camdeboo Spa & Restaurant, surrounded by lavish gardens and a stinkwood forest which lends the spa its name, is housed in a century-old building. The spa is part of the African Pride Irene Country Lodge, which has been developed on hectares of open farm land and boasts historical charm dating back to the 1800s. A haven of luxury and relaxation, this pristine and intimate spa offers skin and body treatments designed to soothe the mind, rejuvenate the body, and transform your mental and physical stress into total relaxation.

For more information review Camdeboo Spa specials on www.irenecountrylodge.co.za or call 012 667 6464

About Les Nouvelles Esthétiques Awards

The Les Nouvelles EsthétiquesSouth African Spa Awards are the country’s premier spa awards. Now into its 8^th year the awards have grown from strength to strength, honouring South Africa’s spas of superlative quality.

The African Pride Irene Country Lodge will, this Women’s Day, host a “Live Your Purpose” high tea event organised by Mrs South Africa 2012 finalist, Gugu Chama with special guests Thoko Mokgosi-Mwantembe, a successful business woman, Kutana Investment co-founder and former country manger of HP South Africa and Lee Griessel, internationally accredited associated certified Meta coach.

This exclusive event is aimed at celebrating the contributions that women make in the South African society on a daily basis, and at the same time will be a networking and idea sharing platform for the modern day career woman.

In addition, the High Tea, which will take place at one of Centurion’s celebrated icons, which boasts tranquil and exquisite surroundings with a 13-year heritage of providing exceptional modern luxury, will be an opportunity for women to escape their daily hustle and tussle, and get together in a relaxed environment to discuss any current affairs on their minds.

“As women in our society, we are seldom celebrated for our contributions and at the same time, we tend to forget to celebrate ourselves and wait to be acknowledged by others. Events like this one will do a lot to remind us of how much we do as women and what a difference we make,” says Gugu Chama.

“We are delighted to be hosting this event, especially because of the purpose it aims to serve and our location and environment are a perfect setting for women of this calibre,” says Cecilia McKay, marketing manager at African Pride Country Lodge.

Some of the topics that will be discussed at the event will be: Making it as a successful business leader; the home-career balancing act and finding and living your purpose. There will also be some spot prizes and give-aways at the event.

Event details

Date: 09 August 2012

African Pride Irene Country Lodge

Nellmapius Drive, Irene

Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Tickets: R300

For more information contact:

Contact person: Gugu Chama

Email address: gugulethuchama@gmail.com

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