Robert Neves has joined California, US-based Curry Spa Consulting as associate of construction development, bringing extensive experiential development knowledge to the team.

Neves also has a background in the creative arts, in particular in theatre and film production.

“With this creative background, plus his extensive experience in high-end and luxury hospitality and retail developments, combined with his personal passion for wellness, Robert is the ideal addition to our team as we continue to work on many unique spa developments,” said Lynn Curry, principal at Curry Spa Consulting.

Neves said that he enjoys creating a sense of escape from everyday lives into “a world of endless possibilities and unbelievable journeys.

“The focus of my skills and creativity while collaborating on artistic projects has been all about the journey,” he explained.

“My past experience in movie productions crossed over into fantastic environments such as amusement parks, retail stores, wineries and restaurants, and now into the hospitality sector of hotel, resort and casino spas, where we also focus on creating extraordinary guest experiences.

Neves added: "With a talented team, we can create space maximising architectural designs, proper circulation and flow, appropriate textures and finishes and operational excellence. It’s all about the guest being able to relax and concentrate on ‘being’ who they are in a moment. Cares are left in the lockers and wellness becomes the aura, while showing the economics of the customer experience on the bottom line.”