Emlyn Brown appointed vice president of wellbeing for AccorHotels

AccorHotels has appointed Emlyn Brown as vice president of Wellbeing for AccorHotels’ luxury and upper Upscale brands.

Brown joins the brand from Resense Spas S.A, where he most recently held the position of global design director and was responsible for managing corporate strategies, wellbeing concepts and related design services.

He brings over 20 years of international experience to this role, beginning his wellness career in 1996. Since then, Brown has held several progressive management positions throughout Europe, The Middle East and Asia.

Rick Harvey Lam, senior vice-president of AccorHotels Luxury Brands and global brand marketing, said: “We are delighted to have Emlyn join our team; his experience, skill set and leadership traits position him well for future success within the group.

“Emlyn will direct our global strategy in the pivotal area of wellbeing, enhancing our global luxury wellness offering through transformative guest experiences integrated with our leading spa and wellness standards.”

Commenting on his appointment, Brown said: “It is an honor and a privilege to join AccorHotels, to work with its prestigious luxury brands and among the highly respected professionals of its global wellness and marketing teams.

“Our discerning and affluent clientele are well-travelled individuals and they are increasingly motivated by the opportunity to maintain and even improve their approach to health and wellbeing along their journeys. From designs and concepts to facilities and programs, my goal is to continue to surpass the expectations of our guests and infuse their entire hotel experience with opportunities for transformative, innovative and extraordinary moments of wellness and wellbeing.”