To better support its brand extension – Leading Spas – The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has recently launched a new, upgraded website -

The new site offers detailed information and rich imagery on all 94 Leading Spas – including Cornelia Day Resort – the first day spa to attain Leading Spas certification. 

Welf Ebeling, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., said, "The response to, and demand for,  Leading Spas  has been very strong.  And we are extremely pleased to add Cornelia Day Resort to our portfolio, as it provides an extraordinary experience and sets the standard for the new day spa category within Leading Spas."

The site also has sections providing recent spa news from the various member spas; what's hot now – with updates on trends and products; a glossary of terms; an ask-the-expert segment where readers can pose questions to a director of one of the Leading Spas; information on exclusive offers and packages; and interactive maps.

Commenting further, Mr. Ebeling said, "This much-anticipated upgrade was the next natural step in the evolution of Leading Spas.  For nearly 80 years, discerning travelers have depended on The Leading Hotels of the World to identify the most luxurious and exclusive hotels and resorts, and Leading Spas extends that promise to the world of spas.  Like our hotels, our spas undergo a rigorous inspection process consisting of more than 200 exacting criteria to ensure that every guest of will enjoy an exquisite and rewarding spa experience." 

He concluded by saying, "The new Leading Spas website enables them to begin enjoying that experience even before they arrive, by providing them with a wealth of information ahead of time.  The next phase of the enhancement, due to launch soon, will let guests book and schedule their treatments on-line and in real time."  

www.lhwspas.com