Verena Lasvigne-Fox, senior spa director, Europe for Four Seasons is to take up a new position at the Four Season Marrakech, Morocco, after 11 years at the Four Seasons George V in Paris – six and a half of them in charge of the spa.

The spa at the George V has won a number of accolades and awards during Lasvigne-Fox's tenure and she has become known for her ability to drive retail spend.

Lasvigne-Fox will take up her new position on 1 February 2014 and in addition to running the spa at the Four Seasons Marrakech, will continue her regional role overseeing European Spas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

* The Global Spa and Wellness Summit has announced its 2014 event will be held in Marrakech.

The announcement was made during the 2013 conference, which was held this month in New Delhi.

A representative of the Moroccan tourist board took to the stage at the end of the event to welcome the 2014 GSWS in Olympic-handover style. A date and venue have not yet been announced.

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