BODYHOLIDAY ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM TO USHER IN A NEW ERA OF INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Leading wellness resort operator appoints seasoned executives from Fairmont, IHG and Soho House to guide its next chapter, beginning with its first European resort.

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CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BodyHoliday, operator of the Caribbean’s first wellness resort, announces the appointment of a new global leadership team drawn from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, IHG, Soho House and other major brands. The leadership expansion will guide the company’s next phase of growth, beginning with its first European property, BodyHoliday Algarve in Portugal.

 

A pioneer in wellness travel since 1988, BodyHoliday has consistently been recognised among the world’s best destination spas by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. The resort is known for its holistic approach, offering an all-inclusive experience that integrates daily spa treatments, expert-led fitness and sports programs, an extensive activity schedule, and fresh, nourishing cuisine. BodyHoliday’s innovative « Feature Months » have brought Olympic champions, NFL and NBA stars, and leading experts in medical and wellness fields to host immersive programmes.

With global wellness tourism forecast to reach $9 trillion by 2028 (Global Wellness Institute), BodyHoliday is expanding beyond the Caribbean. Leading this evolution is Andrew Barnard, CEO of SunSwept Resorts (BodyHoliday, Stolentime), a third-generation hotelier with more than 25 years of luxury wellness experience.

« From windsurfing and trail running to yoga and nutrition, we’ve always believed true wellness should be intuitive and rooted in body awareness rather than routine, » said Barnard. « Our expansion into Portugal continues that philosophy, creating an oasis where guests rediscover joy, reignite passion and restore balance. We’re thrilled to bring our approach to Portugal’s stunning coastline. »

Opening in 2029, BodyHoliday Algarve will be a five-star sanctuary on Portugal’s Eastern Algarve, forty-five minutes from Faro International Airport. Discovered by Barnard during his travels, the site sits beside the Ria Formosa nature reserve, with a short walk through protected dunes leading to Praia da Lota’s golden sands and calm waters.

Designed by London-based architecture firm Gensler, the 26-acre beachfront resort will be integrated into its natural surroundings. Plans include 175 guest rooms and suites, five dining concepts, a 40,000-square-foot Wellness Center with more than 40 treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness complex, and multiple pools—including a dramatic negative-edge dune pool embedded in the landscape. Additional amenities will include a lush garden, FIFA-standard soccer field, racquet centre with tennis and padel courts, and BodyHoliday’s signature health and fitness programs.

Barnard said the new leadership team marks a significant milestone. « As a family business, we’ve always taken pride in our distinctive values and personal touch, » he said. « We are now building a world-class team dedicated to expanding and managing a collection of BodyHoliday resorts across multiple destinations. This ensures we preserve our heritage and philosophy while creating a platform for sustainable, long-term growth. BodyHoliday has always reflected what we hold most dear – movement, adventure, joy and the power of human connection. »

Senior Executive Team

• Indu Brar, Chief Operating Officer: With more than 30 years of luxury hotel experience, Indu has held senior operational roles across Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and most recently led Accor’s technology and operational strategy for North & Central America.
• Jean-Charles Denis, Chief Financial Officer: A seasoned finance leader with more than a decade at IHG, where he oversaw key elements of the group’s international hotel portfolio and growth strategy.
• Kevin Bundy, Project Director: A property development specialist with over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles on major global projects such as Battersea Power Station’s redevelopment and Soho House developments in Europe.

Non-Executive Board Members

• Jeremy Plummer, Chairman: Former Global Chief Investment Officer at CBRE Investment Management, where he oversaw $120 billion in real estate and infrastructure assets.
  
  
  
  
• Alice Avis MBE: Former CEO of The Sanctuary Spa Group, where she tripled the company’s value prior to its sale. She later served as Executive Chairman of Lumene Oy and holds multiple non-executive roles across beauty, financial services and real estate.
  
  
  
  
• Mia Kyricos: A global hospitality and wellness strategist with senior roles at Hyatt, Spafinder and Starwood Hotels & Resorts; founding board member of the Global Wellness Institute.

« This marks a pivotal chapter in BodyHoliday’s story, » said Plummer. « With an exceptional leadership team, we are honouring a proud legacy while shaping the next generation of transformative wellness destinations. »

About BodyHoliday


BodyHoliday in St. Lucia has been a pioneering wellness resort since 1988, offering a wide range of fitness classes, activities, spa therapies and treatments. The 155-room resort and four villas offer everything from archery and scuba diving to Pilates, Ayurveda and Reiki, alongside signature annual programmes such as September Solos, Jive-June, WellFit Tribes, boot camps and yoga retreats. bodyholiday.com

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