Spa Spotlight – December 2018

Jamie Bowden, Spa Director, Relâche Spa, Gaylord Palms, Orlando

Jamie began his Marriott career in 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande Lakes Spa as a Spa Attendant/Concierge, then Learning Coach, eventually being promoted to Spa Operations Supervisor.

Jamie began his Marriott career in 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande Lakes Spa as a Spa Attendant/Concierge, then Learning Coach, eventually being promoted to Spa Operations Supervisor.  (read more) After a few years, he transitioned from Grande Lakes to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota as Spa Supervisor. His career path next took him away from Marriott for a few years when he became the Assistant Director of Spa & Wellness at the Viceroy Hotel & Spa in Miami. While at the Viceroy, Jamie was named 2015 Spa Manager of the Year by the Greater Miami Beach Hotel Association, chosen from among 340 nominated leaders from the area.

Jamie’s most recent role before taking on his Director of Spa role at the Gaylord brought him back to Grande Lakes Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando in April 2016, returning as Associate Spa Director. During this time at Grand Lakes Spa, Jamie saw growth in employee engagement and guest satisfaction for the spa along with increased revenues.

Jamie lives in Orlando with his Wife, Molly, 6-month old baby girl, Mila, their two golden retrievers Chase and Finn and their cat Eva. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, friends, golfing and all outdoor activities.