PRESS  RELEASE    CONTACT                   FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE  Annie  Andres                    Public  Relations  Specialist,  The  Abbey  Resort  and  Avani  Spa  Annie@ProwessPublicRelations.com;  (414)  454-­‐9055    

LOCAL  SPA  HONORED  BY  PRESTIGIOUS  PRODUCT  LINE  COMPANY  Phytomer  recognizes  Avani  Spa  for  25  years  of  partnership  

   FONTANA,  Wis.  –  June  2,  2015  –  Avani  Spa  and  its  employees  were  today  recognized  for  25  years  of  partnership  with  Phytomer,  a  prestigious  line  of  spa  and  skincare  products  based  on  marine  biotechnology,  during  a  celebration  hosted  by  Phytomer  at  Avani  Spa  located  within  The  Abbey  Resort.      All  spa  employees  were  invited  to  attend  the  event,  which  included  breakfast,  special  recognition  of  three  long-­‐time  employees  of  Avani  Spa,  and  remarks  by  Phytomer’s  President,  Lenette  Casper,  and  regional  representative,  Shari  Kroening.      “For  a  quarter  of  a  century,  Phytomer  and  Avani  have  stuck  together.  We  are  proud  of  that  long-­‐term  relationship  which  is  based  on  just  that  –  relationship,”  said  Kroening.  “I’ve  truly  enjoyed  working  with  the  staff  at  Avani  Spa.  They  are  devoted  professionals  who  are  committed  to  providing  the  best  treatments,  services,  and  products  to  their  clientele.  We  could  not  be  more  proud  of  our  association  with  the  world-­‐class  Avani  Spa.”    On  behalf  of  Phytomer,  Kroening  and  Casper  recognized  three  long-­‐time  employees  of  Avani  Spa  for  their  dedication  to  serving  the  guests  of  The  Abbey  Resort  and  clients  of  Avani  Spa.  Lisa  McLernon,  Sarah  Stephan,  and  Mel  Pearson  of  the  spa  were  presented  with  a  beautiful  engraved  blue  vase  on  behalf  of  Phytomer  as  a  way  for  the  company  to  express  its  gratitude  for  years  of  service  working  with  Phytomer  products.      “It  was  a  wonderful  event!  We  enjoy  working  with  Phytomer  not  just  for  their  results-­‐oriented  products,  but  because  they  appreciate  Avani  Spa  as  a  partner,”  said  McLernon,  Spa  Director  at  Avani.    “They  are  delightful  to  work  with  and  our  clients  truly  value  the  remarkable  results  they  experience  from  the  Phytomer  line  of  skincare  products  made  available  through  Avani.”    For  details  about  Avani  Spa  and  available  treatments  and  services  offered,  please  visit  http://www.theabbeyresort.com/spa or call 1-800-SPA-1000. About The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa Located just 80 miles from downtown Chicago and 50 miles from Milwaukee, The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa is a treasured icon and the only full-service resort on the shores of Lake Geneva. The resort celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2013 with the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of the exterior, meeting space and common areas. The resort boasts a breathtaking setting on 90 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, award-winning dining and banquet facilities, nearby championship golf courses and a wide range of outdoor activities. This only scratches the surface of all the activities and offerings The Abbey Resort provides. With impeccable customer service, the team at The Abbey Resort consistently meets the needs and expectations of both guests and meeting planners. The 35,000 square-foot Avani Spa enhances the resort experience with innovative spa treatments and modern luxuries.

The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa is managed and operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group of Schaumburg, Ill. For more information or reservations, visit http://www.theabbeyresort.com, join Abbey Resort and Avani Spa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abbeyresort or follow @AbbeyResort on Twitter www.Twitter.com/abbeyresort.

About Phytomer With over 40 years as the leader in marine skin care, Phytomer is now a pioneer in the field of marine biotechnology, the future of results-oriented cosmetics. This is the newest technology to create innovative, 100% natural skin care ingredients. Based in Saint-Malo, France and distributed in 70 countries worldwide, Phytomer has a reputation of leadership and expertise within the spa industry. Phytomer, meaning “plant of the sea,” utilizes seawater, seaweed or seaside plants in every retail and professional product, combining science with the natural powers of the sea. Phytomer is one of the only spa brands with its own laboratory, allowing research and cultivation of its own ingredients, development of unique cosmetic formulas, manufacturing of skin care products and creating cutting-edge professional treatments to deliver remarkable results. For more information, please visit http://www.phytomer.fr/en/  

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