The Rittenhouse Spa & Club Announces Maureen Vipperman as New Director of Spa and Wellness
The Rittenhouse in Philadelphia recently announced Maureen Vipperman as its new Director of Spa and Wellness. She brings over two decades of industry experience and expertise to her new role, with an emphasis on programming development and maintaining the standard of luxury and excellence the urban wellness retreat is known for.
Vipperman began her career as the Corporate Director of Resort Spa Operations at the then-named Renaissance Resort in Bay Harbor, Michigan in 1999. Since then, she has held roles at renowned California properties including The Spa at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point and The Spa at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry.
In her most recent role, Vipperman was Corporate Director of Resort Spa Operations for Opal Collection Hotels and Resorts with specific emphasis on The Spa at Sandpearl in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In her new role with The Rittenhouse Spa & Club, she will lead day-to-day operations in addition to creative programming ideation and execution to ensure the highest-quality guest experience.
Aside from her spa industry expertise, Vipperman is a United States Air Force Gold Star Mother, published author, Marine Corp. Veteran, and certified naturopathic nutritionist.
“It is our pleasure to welcome Maureen to lead the team of experts at The Rittenhouse Spa & Club,” says Reginald Archambault, General Manager at The Rittenhouse. “Our spa and wellness facilities have been at the forefront of the property experience for many years and we look forward to ushering in this next era of excellence under her direction.”
The Rittenhouse is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the first and only independent Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A standout among luxury hotels in Philadelphia’s Center City, it offers guests a Forbes Five-Star experience with well-appointed rooms and suites, world-class service, and the most desirable location in town.
From fine dining culinary experiences and impeccably tailored events to a relaxing atrium salt water pool and rejuvenating treatments from the spa, the Rittenhouse Square luxury hotel offers personalized experiences and provides the perfect balance of sophistication and relaxation for visitors.
For more information about The Rittenhouse, visit their website and follow them on Instagram: @the_rittenhouse @rittenhousespa
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