«Do it with passion or don’t do it at all»
Our principles
- We stage worlds of experience for our guests.
- We are careful with our resources.
- We use our expertise and skills profitably.
- We are professional in the performance of our work.
- We treat each other with respect and appreciation.
- We act and communicate in a binding manner.
- We constantly improve ourselves.
Thierry Geiger
CEO
With a high demand for quality and good service, Thierry is committed to the guests and employees of the company every day. A highly qualified and well-trained team works at Aqua-Spa-Resorts, making it possible to meet the high quality expectations of the guests. Leisure time belongs to family and friends with all their activities and sports.
«My job is my hobby and I enjoy every day anew».
JOSEF T. MOLNAR
HEAD OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Developing strategies and tactics to enhance the company's reputation and drive qualified traffic, implementing successful marketing campaigns from idea to realisation and experimenting with different organic and paid acquisition channels is Josef's ultimate goal. He always finds a way.
«If you want something, you look for ways. If you don't want something, you look for reasons».
Rudolf Wanzenried
HEAD OF FINANCE, PEOPLE SOLUTIONS & IT
Networked, holistic thinking and maintaining an overall view, as well as collegial, respectful interaction within the company are very important to Rudolf. Figures, evaluations, analyses and payroll accounting are his passion. He finds the necessary balance to his working life with his family, in good conversations with friends and in politics. He loves nature, travelling, motorcycling and culinary delights.
«It is not enough to know - you also have to apply. It's not enough to want - you also have to do».
Uwe Jens Gulde
HEAD OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Good functioning of all technical systems, such as heating, ventilation and bath water technology, is the prerequisite for a relaxed and comfortable stay of our guests. Uwe looks after all the technical installations and takes care of renovations and conversions. Compliance with all legal regulations and the safety of staff and guests are our top priorities. A good training of the staff serves the safety in all areas. Family and family dog are the perfect balance to the working day.
«Every day without a smile is a lost day».
STEPHAN BILL
ADMINISTRATION PEOPLE SOLUTIONS
With proactive thinking and action, Stephan is dutifully and reliably engaged in personnel administration for the employees in our company. He enjoys spending his free time in nature with his wife.
«Satisfaction and trust is always the right choice»!
ISABELLE CIURLIA
ADMINISTRATION FINANCE
With a pronounced flair for numbers, Isabelle takes care of the complete and correct processing of various accounting procedures in accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial accounting. In doing so, the cooperation and support of the managing directors is just as important to her as meeting set deadlines. She loves to spend her free time with family and friends eating out, dancing or enjoying a SPA day.
«The only way to do great work is to love what you do».
Gisela Bussmann-Süess
DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
Enthusiastic. Curious. Attentive. This is how Gisela supports us in all areas of digital communication. Variety and challenges motivate her and she never misses out in her free time. Be it biking, travelling or doing puzzles.
«Doing what you like is freedom. To like what you do is happiness».
Maria Birrer
Marketing & Communication
Efficient, solution-oriented and creative, Maria supports us in online and content marketing, marketing campaigns and the creation of all kinds of communication materials. She finds the necessary balance to her working life with her family, yoga or playing basketball.
«Everything you don't feel like doing is work. Everything you feel like doing is your profession.»
Hammam & Spa Oktogon
Michael Büchler
MANAGER
Resilient. Efficient. Strong in planning. Michael has been at home in the wellness industry for many years. He brings this vast experience to bear every day in the lively hammam for the benefit of guests and staff. With perseverance, he spurs his team on to top performance and always offers his help. And no matter how hectic things get, Michael never loses his overview or his sense of humour. In his free time, he enjoys family life, cooking and eating very much and meeting friends for a nice evening out.
«Happiness is the only thing that doubles when you share it».
VANESSA GENDE
ASST. MANAGER/ I.C. OF MASSAGE & FRONT DESK
Commitment, fairness and a good sense of humour are the hallmarks of Vanessa's work. She motivates and strengthens the team with great ambition and a role model function. She actively supports all areas with heartfelt joy in order to open up a new world for the guests. With her brilliant ideas, she is constantly optimising the range of massages on offer. Thanks to her great flair for creativity, the fairy tale of 1001 Nights at reception always appears in new splendour. Vanessa finds her balance to work in her creative time and with her family and friends.
«The world is full of little joys, the art is just to see them».
SOLBAD & SPA SCHÖNBÜHL
FLAVIA BAUMANN
MANAGER
As a born hostess, Flavia does everything she can to welcome each guest as a personality and to exceed the high expectations of Aqua Spa Resorts AG. Loyal and entrepreneurial, an intact environment and correspondingly sustainable and fair processes in the business are important to her. Close to nature, Flavia spends most of her free time outdoors. Preferably in the mountains around the Area.
«Expect the best, plan for the opposite - and be prepared to be surprised».
REMO BÜRKI
DEPUTY MANAGER & MANAGER OF THE TECHNICAL DEP.
Remo knows his area of responsibility very well. Through his various professional experiences, he has taken on the position as Head of technical department with a very good knowledge. Remo is characterised by his precise, goal-oriented, flexible and reliable work. His extensive knowledge of the business makes him an important part of the SPA. Last year, Remo obtained a special licence for the use of chemicals. In his free time, Remo enjoys meeting friends. He has discovered mountaineering as a balance to his professional life. He has already planned many summit experiences in the future.
«You have to try the impossible to achieve the possible.»
Sarah Neumann
ASST. MANAGER
Sarah was looking for a new challenge and decided for a complete change of industry. But no matter what she does, she always manages to motivate everyone with her cheerful and outgoing manner. Her flexibility, independence and efficient way of working are highly appreciated by her team colleagues. When she's not spending her free time at the skittles box, she likes to go hiking or eat sushi.
«To become irreplaceable, you have to be different.»
MARION CLAVADETSCHER
ADMINISTRATION
With over 12 years of service, Marion is already part of the inventory at Solbad & Spa Schönbühl. She uses her flair for numbers skilfully and no cash register problem is safe from her. The concerns of our guests and staff are very close to her heart and are Marion's top priority. Marion loves to spend her free time with her family. Animals, nature and Escape Rooms are her passion.
«We get tired of the work we leave behind, not the work we do.»
Andrea Dolder
FRONT DESK MANAGER
As reception manager, Andrea knows exactly what matters. With her friendly and warm manner, she welcomes each of our guests with a smile and does everything she can to make them feel at home. Andrea is passionate about her work and her entrepreneurial thinking and actions are her great strength. Through her many years of experience in the catering and service industry, Andrea recognises the needs of our guests and knows how to fulfil them. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography and spending time with family and friends. Andrea finds relaxation in walks with her two dogs.
«We can't change the wind, but we can set the sails differently!»
Bedri Kuqi
BISTRO MANAGER
Warm. Committed. Always ready to help. Bedri found his calling in the world of gastronomy with all its facets. Growing up in a gastronomic family, he learned early on how to build lasting relationships. He and his team always want to inspire guests anew - according to the motto every day is a new day. In his free time, Bedri prefers to spend time travelling, cooking and in nature. He finds relaxation in his garden.
«Gastronomy is my passion - I want to change the world for our guests for a while.»
Sabine Andres
SPA MANAGER
Sabine Andres has been part of the AQUA-SPA-RESORTS family for more than 5 years now. With her outgoing and helpful manner, guests and staff alike immediately feel at ease and at ease. Sabine is always there with passion and a pinch of humour. The needs of our guests are her daily challenge, which she masters with heart and soul. In her free time she finds her balance in Pilates and Nordic Walking.
«Difficult times make us develop determination and inner strength.»
PINAR ACIKGÖZ
SAUNA MANAGER
Dynamic, refreshing and with new ideas, Pinar likes to start her work and thus motivates her team every day anew. In a relaxed atmosphere in our sauna lounge or in our beautiful garden in the bathing area, Pinar and her team enjoy taking time for their guests. The nicest compliment for her is when guests return to the relaxation oases with a smile.
«I think colourful, that's what leads me to happiness.»
Andreas Niederer
MANAGER CLEANING
Andreas and his team help to present the «wellness» experience in a perfectly hygienic environment to the guests at the Solbad & Spa Schönbühl and make it unforgettable. One of Andreas' passions is vintage cars and his Harley, he also loves nature and collecting old things.
«A perfect result only comes about because everyone in the team does a little more than they have to».
Hürlimannbad & Spa Zürich
JESSICA HILSENBECK
MANAGER
Motivated. Determined. Full of energy. Jessica is always bursting with new ideas and pulls everyone along with her enthusiasm and drive. She is at home in all areas and looks after the well-being of guests and staff everywhere. Jessica loves it when there is a lot going on. The more "stress", the more she blossoms. In her free time, she is at home in the mountains, loves to cook to relax and explore Switzerland on her motorbike.
«There are no problems - there are only solutions.»
MARLENE BAUMANN
ASST. MANAGER - HEAD OF CONTROLLING & TRAINING + Manager OF SPA & MASSAGE
Devoted. Warm. Creative. And always with a smile on her face. Marlene takes care of the guests in the spa area with dedication and cares for their well-being. She creates new massages with passion & love for her job, shows initiative and has a fine hand for the decorative details. With a lot of heart she supports her great team in all matters. In her free time she loves to discover the world and finds balance in nature, yoga or singing.
«Remember that there is only one important time. TODAY, HERE, and NOW.»
Stefanie Müller
ASST. MANAGER - HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Helpful. Loyal. Concentrated. Stefanie is a very important support for the whole team with her open & warm nature. She helps wherever she can and always has a smile on her lips. She has been supporting the Hürlimannbad & Spa Zurich for many years with her dedicated and cheerful manner. In her free time, she diligently continues her education in the medical field, likes to have many friends around her and is adventurous.
«Never give up - you never know how close you are to your goal....»
JUDIT SIC
FRONT DESK MANAGER
Cordiality. Loyalty. Tolerance.
Judit came to us from the dynamic sports and fitness industry. She is open-minded, brings a lot of experience from the service industry and has a fine feeling for the needs of the customers. She enjoys working in a «good mood» business, appreciates a good sense of humour and loves to listen. She likes to recharge her batteries by taking long walks in the forest. She loves short cultural and city trips and has a weakness for psychological thrillers.
«Everyone said, 'Nobody can do that! Then someone came along who didn't know that and just did it.»
ROGER SCHORI
MANAGER TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
Roger is very helpful and cordial. Thanks to his great know-how and enormous expertise, he is an important part of our house. If things get stuck, he is sure to know a few secret tricks of the trade. With his team of 3, he is always on hand in the background and foreground to help with minor and major mishaps at the Thermalbad & Spa Zürich. Roger likes to spend his free time with friends over a nice dinner, or on the mountain snowboarding.
«Many only read the instructions when they want to know why the installation didn't work.»
MATTHIAS TAMMERLE
MANAGER BISTRO
Passion. Heart. Love. Matthias has been a full-blooded gastronome with a love for his profession for many years. Nothing can faze him, always committed, passionate and with a smile. The well-being of the guests and his team is his top priority. With new creative ideas and his knowledge, Matthias gives the bistro a special flair. He helps wherever he can and always has an open ear. In his free time, Matthias loves to surround himself with his friends, cook or enjoy a nice glass of wine.
«A day without a smile is a lost day.»
TIBOR IHASZ
MANAGER CLEANING & GUEST RELATIONS POOL
With passionate commitment, enormous enthusiasm and an even bigger heart, Tibor helps everywhere and at any time where there is a need in the Thermal Bath & Spa. Thanks to his many years of service, he has a wealth of knowledge across all departments and is a great support throughout the entire hotel. Tibor is also very active in his free time - be it in the voluntary fire brigade, dancing (rock'n'roll), riding motorbikes, hiking, snowboarding or surfing. Everything that moves gives him pleasure!
«If you do something, do it right! If you don't want to or can't do it, then it's better to leave it alone.»
Mineralbad & Spa Samedan
VIVIAN ZWICKY
MANAGER
Vivian is an open and honest Engadin cheerful nature. As a mother of two grown-up children and a long-time manager in the family hotel, she can read the needs of small and large Spa guests in their eyes. She is a down-to-earth woman who can really lend a hand. In her free time, she enjoys the unique nature with long walks with her dog. But hunting, skiing and much more are also her passions.
«Only where you have been on foot have you really been there.»
CLAUDIA MASSIMO
ASST. MANAGER
Friendly, familiar, sporty, flexible and versatile! Claudia Massimo grew up in the Engadine. Her cheerful laugh is a trademark of hers! She welcomes spa and wellness guests from near and far in Romansh, German, English and Italian. During her holidays, she is drawn to the wide world. On her adventure trips she gets inspiration and new energy!
Be wild, be crazy, be you! is her motto in life!
Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad
MANDY KRONTHALER
MANAGER
On the Queen of the Mountains, Mandy makes the clocks tick a little slower and thus creates an unforgettable experience with her team in pure nature high above Lake Lucerne in the incomparable atmosphere of the Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad. Mandy is always dedicated to the well-being of the guests with heart & passion. As unique as each of us is, so individual are our needs. That is why the many hard-working "angels" of the Mineralbad strive to give your guests exactly what they need. With their empathy, expertise and many years of experience, all of their staff provide wonderful moments for body, mind and soul. Free time = ME time.
«Anyone who says "I can't" is only setting limits for themselves. Think of the bumblebee. The bumblebee has a wing area of 0.7 square centimetres, weighing 1.2 grams. According to the known laws of aerodynamics, it is impossible to fly in these conditions. The bumblebee doesn't know that. It just flies.»
ERNA LUSTENBERGER
ASST. MANAGER
Committed. Experienced. Helpful. Erna has put her heart and soul into her work for the Mineralbad und Spa Rigi Kaltbad for many years and keeps an overview even in challenging moments. Thanks to her many years of experience and her open manner, she is able to motivate her staff and support them in all matters. The well-being of the guests is her top priority. Passionately, Erna lives on the Queen of the Mountains and spends her free time in nature hiking or skiing.
«Give it your all. But never give up.»
Termali Salini & Spa Locarno
Giacomo di Dio
MANAGER
Giacomo is a sunny person who likes to be among people. In his previous career he has always worked in the hotel and restaurant industry, where he acquired communication and management skills. He is always customer-oriented and at the same time attaches great importance to teamwork in a balanced environment. He loves to enjoy nature with his beloved dog and has a passion for good food.
«Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.»
ALESSIA COLOMBI
ASST. MANAGER
Alessia is a dynamic, helpful, motivated, reliable person who puts the utmost effort into all the activities she undertakes. She enjoys direct contact with customers, but also does administrative and organisational work. She has a strong attention to detail and always tries to find a solution to every problem. She loves being always on the move - the more work the better! After having had various work experiences in the field of tourism and hospitality both in Switzerland and abroad, she returned to her beloved Ticino.
«Choose the job you love and you won't work a day in your life.»
Catarina Carvalho
MANAGER SPA & MASSAGE
Catarina is a dynamic, friendly and detail-oriented person. She welcomes guests with her smile and natural calm and helpfulness, making them feel like they can forget about time by completely relaxing and feeling at ease. She takes care to ensure and constantly improve the quality of the treatments and massages. She sets high standards for the spa & massage team to be attentive, friendly and fully dedicated to pampering the guest with expertise, highest quality and organisation.
Nature is her daily inspiration to create new wellness experiences for the guests to keep body and mind in balance.
MARCO TRESOLDI
MANAGER CLEANING & ASST. TECHNICAL DEP.
Marco is very dedicated and helpful and is always up for a laugh. As Head of cleaning dep., he is a competent pivot for many matters in the operation and has a pragmatic and far-thinking way of consolidating and advancing the quality of the facility. This in the areas of cleaning and hygiene, building services, security and fire safety. He is there for the Termali Salini & Spa almost around the clock. He devotes his free time to family and friends, as well as to sports and fitness.
«If you can dream it, you can do it.»
URSULA CAPOVILLA
MANAGER SAUNA & BATH
Ursula is a bundle of energy, always in a good mood and the sauna world is her passion. She leads the team that welcomes and looks after the guests in the bath and sauna area with a lot of verve. She attaches great importance to the well-being and safety of the guests and, together with her colleagues, is very attentive to their needs. The sauna and especially the infusion ceremonies are her passion and she is always thinking up new scent combinations to present at her next sauna infusion. Outside of the sauna world, she spends time with friends and takes walks with her dog.
«Health is the first duty in life.»
GABRIELE LETO
MANAGER TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
Gabriele is a calm, very competent and smart person. As head of technical dep., he has a great knowledge of bathing technology and other technical areas. With his willingness and interest in further development and improvement, he contributes a lot to an optimal and smooth operation. He always tries to tackle problems pragmatically and to solve them smartly. Gabriele enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends, e.g. barbecuing together.
«Maximum success with minimum effort.»