Editorial Board Guest Author

Mark Grenoble
President, Enchantment Group
Mark Grenoble is the President of Enchantment Group. He founded the firm in effort to meet the growing market demand for providing proven experience in developing and managing all aspects of resorts and spas. Currently, Enchantment Group's portfolio includes Enchantment Resort, Mii amo, the Tides Inn, and the Golden Eagle Golf Course in Irvington, VA. Mr. Grenoble draws on a unique collection of skills that encompasses every facet of resort operations, from creating concepts, pre-opening strategies and systems for all departments to managing effective recruitment, training and retention programs, and developing highly profitable retail design and merchandise programs. Mr. Grenoble and his Mii amo team pioneered a number of destination spa industry firsts: first to create common guest arrival and departure days that maximize occupancy and revenue; first to feature full 60- and 90-minute treatment sessions, and first to offer alcohol, including organic and biodynamic wines. Mii amo was named “World's Best Destination Spa” in 2007 and 2009 by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Also named in the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Survey, Enchantment Resort was ranked the #1 Resort in Arizona and the Tides Inn was ranked the #1 Resort in Virginia. Prior to joining Enchantment Resort in 1993 and developing Enchantment Group in 2007, Mr. Grenoble served as Vice President and General Manager of a major real estate development and management company and managed a $250 million real estate portfolio. In addition, he has held sales and operational positions with Omni Hotels, Americana Hotels and properties in New York, Hawaii and California. In 2009, Mr. Grenoble was named Arizona's Tourism Champion of the Year by the Arizona Governor.Mr. Grenoble can be contacted at 480-264-3015 or mark@enchantmentgroup.com
Author's Articles

- Spas Which Look Beyond the Body and Engage the Mind with Soul-Inspiring Transformations
- By Mark Grenoble, President, Enchantment Group

- Cuisine and the Dining Experience as Part of the Wellness Trend
- By Mark Grenoble, President, Enchantment Group

- Bringing Value to the Destination Spa Experience
- By Mark Grenoble, President, Enchantment Group