The spa travel website Spas of America today announced the appointment of Kristin Gladfelter Johnson and Mary Blackmon to the growing Spas of America team. Launched in 2005, Spas of America is the fastest-growing Spa & Wellness travel website, showcasing over 750 spas to travel consumers around the world.

“Kristin and Mary are two of the leading marketing and branding strategists in our industry,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Both bring valuable knowledge, relationships, experience and passion-for delivering the best Spa & Wellness experiences to our targeted audience.”

Mary Blackmon, founder and CEO of Spa-Addicts.com, joins Spas of America as Editor-at-Large. An Internet entrepreneur turned spa expert and consumer advocate, Mary has been featured in leading publications, including Women’s Health, Self, the New York Times, Forbes Traveler, Cosmo, O Oprah and Glamour. She has been interviewed on Extra TV, TV Guide, Better TV, Voyage TV and countless news programs, and is well known for her spa expertise and promotion of the spa industry. A trusted advisor, educating consumers on everything from spa health and beauty benefits to spa etiquette, Mary will continue to share her perspective and experiences within the spa industry.

“I look forward to my contributing here and empowering Spas of America’s audience to make more informed spa going decisions by sharing my professional and personal perspective,” says Mary. “My focus will be on helping this community of spa goers find meaningful experiences through signature treatments that promote greater wellness and beauty - whether inner or outer, while encouraging them to embrace a lifestyle of greater balance and well-being.”

Kristin Gladfelter Johnson brings 16 years of experience in marketing, media and publishing to the Spas of America team in the role of US Relationship Manager. As the former Associate Publisher of SPA Magazine, Kristin is now President of Flourish-a media consulting and marketing firm based in Seattle. Kristin’s extensive travels along with her experience in marketing and online and print publishing will be an invaluable complement to Spas of America’s spa partners across North America.

“The Internet is the preferred medium for consumers researching spa experiences.” says Kristin Gladfelter Johnson,  “I’m looking forward to working with the Spas of America team, as well as the resort & destination clients I’ve gotten to know over the last 14 years in the spa industry.  I’m excited to provide our travel partners results-oriented marketing programs that are both cost efficient and effective”

“I’ve had the pleasure to know both of these individuals for many years,” says Craig Oliver. “As Spas of America enters its sixth year, their combined presence will help take our company to the next level.”