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Spa Finder Magazine Names Gary Walther as Editor-in-Chief

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Gary Walther, a veteran writer and editor, has been appointed editor-in-chief of Spa Finder Magazine. Walther, who previously worked at American Express' Departures magazine, will lead a redesign and editorial upgrade of the magazine, focusing on luxury spas and related lifestyle pursuits for affluent individuals. He will also expand the magazine's coverage to include relaxation, fitness, wellness, beauty, and fashion topics relevant to spa enthusiasts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gary Walther has been named editor-in-chief of Spa Finder Magazine, a position he will hold alongside his responsibilities as a veteran writer and editor.
  • Walther previously served as editor-in-chief of American Express' Departures magazine, where he transformed the publication into a dynamic travel-lifestyle magazine.
  • During his tenure at Departures, Walther led the magazine into new editorial territories, including real estate, luxury goods, and home furnishings.
  • Walther has also worked as an editorial consultant for Worth magazine and as a consultant to Angeles Publications, where he revamped the lifestyle magazine Distinction.
  • Walther plans to broaden the editorial scope of Spa Finder Magazine to include a range of topics relevant to affluent spa enthusiasts, such as health, beauty, fitness, and spirituality.

Statistics:

  • 25 years of writing and editing experience for Gary Walther
  • 10 years of experience as editor-in-chief at Departures magazine
  • 1995-1999: Substantial gains in advertising for Departures magazine under Walther's leadership
  • 2000: Walther left Departures to launch Expedia Travels, a Ziff Davis publication aimed at affluent travelers
  • 2000-present: Walther worked as an editorial consultant for Worth magazine and as a consultant to Angeles Publications

Sources:

  • "Gary Walther Named Editor in Chief of Spa Finder Magazine" - PRNewswire
  • Settlement of April 20 (no specific date mentioned)
  • Betsy Smith Isroelit of RBI Communications, cell, +1-213-300-0108, betsy@rbicom.com (Spa Finder Magazine contact)
  • http://www.spafinder.com/ (Spa Finder Magazine website)
  • American Express Publishing (Departures magazine)
  • Ziff Davis (Expedia Travels)
  • Worth magazine
  • Angeles Publications
  • Distinction magazine (revised by Gary Walther as consultant)

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