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Hydrating, Rejuvenating Sunless Tanning System Comes to Serenity Spa & Salon

In an effort to combat the most common form of human cancer, Serenity Spa & Salon is now offering the Infinity Sun spray tan to people who want a healthy glow, without the dangerous side effects that come from spending hours in the sun or tanning bed.

In addition to slicing the risks of skin cancer, Infinity Sun uses a cutting edge technology to deliver the most customized tan through anti-aging, hydrating elixirs for the ultimate beautifying experience. Celebrities like Jessica Alba, Giselle Bündchen, Paula Abdul, David Beckham stand by Infinity Sun, and apply the sunless spray tan before red carpet appearances and big events.

“As people are becoming ever more aware of the dangers of sun exposure and tanning beds, we are happy to offer this new service that will give our clients a healthy glow without aging their skin or putting them at risk,” said Jessica Woolfrey, manager of Serenity Spa & Salon. “This system, and our expert tanning consultant will deliver the longest-lasting, most natural looking sunless tan possible.”

Infinity Sun’s “Glow On the Go” eco-friendly sunless tanning aerosol is made with 7 essential oils, Vitamin A, E and vanilla aromatherapy. It is the only spray tan in a can that does not use propellants and alcohol, and keeps the skin soft and hydrated, while creating a luminous glow that lasts for up to 7 days.

Serenity Spa and Salon, a full-service Spa and Salon in Carmel Valley, serves locals and visitors to America’s Finest City. They offer a full range of services including hair, beauty, massage, and nail treatments. For more information about Serenity Spa & Salon visit www.serenityspasandiego.com or call 1-858-369-4900 to book an appointment.

Infinity Sun is featured prominently on many hit TV shows, including Millionaire Matchmaker, Entourage, Sunset Tan, The Style Network’s “Style Scenes”, E! Entertainment’s Academy awards “48 hour make-over”, Dr 90210 and many others. Infinity Sun was also the Official Spray Tanning system on the Britney Spears Circus Tour. For more information about Infinity Sun visit www.infinitysun.com or call 323-782-1049.

“I commend Bob Rauch, the owner [of the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar] and his entire staff as true professionals… particularly Amy, Rona, Pantia, Matt, and Joanne. I stayed for one month before moving to a new apartment near the hotel and I was in a new city. Everyone went out of his or her way to make my stay perfect. They even answered my questions about nearby shopping centers, houses of worship, and exercise facilities. My family will definitely stay at the Hilton Garden Inn when they travel to San Diego from overseas.”
~Katrin Colamarino, 5/20/10

“2009 is expected to be a buyer’s market now that the softening economy has created far more price sensitive travelers.”

Despite a fairly strong first half of the year which included economic growth of 3.5% in the second quarter, the third quarter of 2008 “was less robust,” according to Business Week. Weak consumer confidence, a rising unemployment rate and inflationary pressures punctuated by a major rise in the price of fuel cut into demand for U.S. hotel rooms in the third quarter of 2008. Income growth from wages has slowed as businesses feel the pressure from the weak economy.

According to PKF Hospitality Research, hotel room supply in the U.S. rose 2.5% in 2008 and will climb 2.7% in 2009. While economic uncertainty, slowing travel demand, shorter length of stays and a shorter booking window make the job of a hotelier more difficult, this is not doom and gloom.

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Recent occurrences within the hospitality industry and the nation have resulted in a market with extremely different characteristics than those of just a few years ago. Consolidation, globalization, and business failures continue to reduce the number of industry participants; lending and building excesses have been widespread; and the ability to acquire, finance or sell hinges upon international capital market events. To review R. A. Rauch’s perspective on industry events, visit our press section.

There are over 440 hotels in San Diego County, representing over 54,000 rooms and suites. Chains and institutions own most of the larger hotels, but small business operators own many. Whether one gets excited about taking an asset and converting it into a more successful venture or developing “ground-up,” it takes an entrepreneurial spirit as well as a willingness to take financial risk to be successful in this game. After all, hotel performance has ups and downs and the capital markets virtually walk away from the hotel market when times are tough.

This year, at each lodging conference, analysts talk about the Commoditization of the industry due to the transparency of rates, difficulty in obtaining terrorism insurance, the potential for war and the inability to determine where the top or bottom of this cycle is. Generally, the conversations have turned rather pessimistic for the short term. Hence, is it a good time to get in the game? My typically contrarian answer is yes. San Diego’s lodging industry is resilient and growing, and with the proper ingredients, success is very possible.
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