«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».
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».
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».
Martin Stepanek
HEAD OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT
A structured approach to work, a stable portfolio of service providers and, above all, a highly motivated technical team ensure that all failures are eliminated and the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitary, electrical and bath water treatment systems are operated professionally on a daily basis. After all, trouble-free operations are the best prerequisite for guest satisfaction.
«Many well-done little things lead to the big things.»
Orianna Eiholzer
ADMINISTRATION PEOPLE SOLUTIONS
Orianna is helpful, empathetic and conscientious in her work in the personnel administration for our employees. She places particular emphasis on a trusting relationship and open dialogue. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing Zumba or enjoying nature while biking.
«Trust gives us the freedom to be courageous»
Isabelle Willimann
ADMINISTRATION PEOPLE SOLUTIONS & Finance
Isabelle supports the personnel administration and finance departments with her reliability, knowledge of human nature and precise way of working. Even in hectic situations, she keeps calm and maintains an overview. She enjoys spending her free time in nature or working off energy during sports. As a travel enthusiast, she likes to discover the diversity of cultures in foreign countries.
«Positive energy helps us move forward.»
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.»
Flavia Baumann
Asst. Project Management
Helpful. Loyal. Creative. With several years of experience in ASR, Flavia skillfully applies her extensive knowledge to her work. She appreciates challenges and knows how to make the connection between front and background work. Her main tasks include project assistance, the cash register and the reservation system.
«Expect the best, plan for the opposite - and be prepared to be surprised.»
Hammam & Spa Oktogon
VANESSA GENDE
MANAGER
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».
Michael Büchler
ASST. 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».
Brigitte Martignoli
Management of Hammam Masters
Motivated and full of verve, Brigitte leads the hammam master team. It is particularly important to her to create a positive working atmosphere. A relaxed atmosphere that appeals to all the senses should accompany our guests on their hammam tour. This includes not only cleanliness and order, but also calmness, respect and friendliness. Brigitte lives this together with her team. She has a calm and serious side, but also a lively and cheerful side, which is reflected in her work. When she is not working in the hammam, Brigitte is a family woman with all her heart and passionately trains Chentaiji in her spare time.
«Go where your heart takes you.»
Natalie Schlup
MANAGER CLEANING
Natalie has been working in the hammam for many years and therefore brings with her a wealth of experience which she likes to use often. Cleanliness and hygiene are particularly important to her. She makes sure that the corresponding guidelines are implemented exactly and passed on. In her free time, Natalie enjoys travelling with her husband and children. She particularly likes excursions in a convertible or on a Harley in combination with a fine meal.
«You can also build something beautiful out of stones that are thrown in your path.»
SOLBAD & SPA SCHÖNBÜHL
Ina Buschendorf
Manager
For me, it has always been a great concern to impress people with high quality standards. Guest satisfaction is my top priority. The Solbad & Spa Schönbühl is far and away the best bathing area I know. With more than 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, whether in the Bernese Oberland or directly in various gastronomic enterprises - in and around Bern, I can realise my potential here.
I live gastronomy with my heart and soul. I am proud to be part of this great team. In my free time I go hiking, live and enjoy hospitality, whether at home or abroad. Travelling is also one of my great passions. I am always surprised by new things and like to bring my impressions to this breathtaking and beautiful oasis of bathing. Let yourself be inspired and be my guest. I look forward to seeing you.
«There are only two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is a miracle». Albert Einstein
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.»
Christiane Ruprecht
ASST. MANAGER
Christiane has a pronounced attention to detail. Her calm, helpful and warm manner is a great asset to the whole team. She has many years of experience in the hotel and catering industry and her wealth of experience includes extensive further training. At Solbad, she is responsible for the daily cash accounting. She takes care of all administrative tasks with dedication. Christiane finds the balance to her work in nature. Mountains and lakes are her passion.
«The best times in life are the little moments when you realise you're in the right place at the right time.»
Marlies Hachen
FRONT DESK MANAGER
Marlies has been an important part of the Solbad family for more than 10 years. Thanks to her great warmth and passion for her job, she ensures the well-being of the guests at reception. As Marlies has a lot of experience in teamwork, team cohesion is very important to her. Thanks to her always positive, open and winning/solution-orientated manner, our wellness visitors feel at home from the very first minute and can relax as soon as they enter.
When Marlies is not at work, you can find her on a bike tour through the beautiful Seeland.
«Have sunshine in your heart - it's just as important there as in the sky.»
Ramona Jansen
BISTRO MANAGER
For Ramona Jansen, a dream is coming true. She has many years of professional experience in gastronomy. For her, it is most beautiful when a "smile" is conjured up on the guest's face. The well-being of the guests and her team have top priority. She is fascinated by discovering and creating new things, refining recipes, decorating products and trying out new dishes. In her free time she likes to be with friends at a games evening, a cosy glass of wine or cooking a 3-course menu. She loves being out in nature, enjoying the good mountain air while skiing or hiking. She also enjoys team sports, like playing football with friends, or trying to give free rein to her creative streak, or painting nature pictures using simple techniques.
«But in a nutshell - working here at Solbad & Spa Schönbühl is wonderful.»
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.»
Pippo Calabruso
SAUNA MANAGER
Pippo is a born host. Pippo is really looking forward to this task and the new challenge. With his dynamic, very positive and friendly manner, he delights guests and staff alike every day anew. He is passionate about saunas. He always blossoms in his role as sauna master. It is important to Pippo that his guests feel comfortable in the sauna as well as in the spa and are always happy to visit the Solbad. He finds a balance with his family and in sport. (Football)
«I've already done the easy stuff. I'm currently doing the difficult ones. It will take me a little longer to do the impossible, but I will achieve it.» Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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».
Sandra Gozzi
Asst. Manager - Operations & Training
Flexible - Cordial - Helpful. This is how we have known Sandra here at the Hürlimannbad for many years. She is a young woman who passionately looks after her family and sees the thermal spa as part of it. She lives by the belief - stay flexible every day and take everything as it comes. She has enjoyed the trust of her collegues for years. She is always on hand with vigour and positive energy whenever she is needed. With her ideas for improving things for our guests as well as for our employees, she is a very valuable member of the Hürlimannbad.
«We must become what we are.»
Suzana Hasanaj
ASST. MANAGER - HEAD OF CONTROLLING & TRAINING
Helpful. Cordial. In love with detail. Zana is dedicated to the well-being of both staff and guests. She helps wherever she can and always has an open ear. With her precise and analytical nature, she supports the Hürlimannbad & Spa Zurich in controlling. She puts her heart and soul into supporting our large team in all matters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
«Focus on the solution, not the problem.»
Marina Seregni
Front desk manager & Administration
Positive - Cordial - Upbeat. Marina is always there where she is needed. With her cheerful nature, hectic situations are her speciality. As a qualified management specialist with several years of experience, Marina manages her department with great commitment and diligence. She always has an open ear for her employees and supports everyone. Always with a smile on her face. In her free time, she is passionate about sport as a balance to her everyday life.
«Positivity is the key to enjoying life to the full.»
Giorgio Piccinin
Spa & Massage Manager
Helpful. Cordial. Dedicated. Giorgio has been at home in the massage & wellness world for many years, as he is here at the Hürlimannbad & Spa. He helps wherever he can and always has an open ear. With his cordial & detail-loving manner, he leads his large team with vigour in all matters. It is impossible to imagine the Hürlimannbad without him. In his free time, he loves spending time with his loved ones, going for a swim at the lake or simply doing something good for himself and his body.
«Where there's a will, there's a way.»
Roman Stämpfli
MANAGER TECHNICAL
Roman is extremely helpful and his positive and friendly nature contributes significantly to a good team spirit. His calm charisma and extensive expertise make him a reliable support for the entire team. He works in a solution-oriented way, enjoys sharing his knowledge and keeps a cool head even in stressful situations. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is particularly passionate about playing darts, where he constantly hones his technique with precision and ambition and loves a challenge.
Raphael Yoshitomi
MANAGER BISTRO
Tomasz is passionate about improving life in the culinary centre of Hürlimannbad & Spa with a team spirit, ensuring good cooperation and inspiring guests with new ideas. He always keeps an overview, even in stressful situations, and always finds a solution to new challenges.
Whether it's a creative meal, an exciting journey, an outdoor activity or simply an evening with friends – this mix helps him to switch off and recharge his batteries.
«Life is too short to leave it to someday.»
Diana Gjokaj
MANAGER CLEANING & GUEST RELATIONS POOL
Diana brings a refreshing atmosphere to the team with her humour. She adapts effortlessly to different situations and always finds creative solutions to challenges. Her helpful nature ensures that she is always ready to lend a helping hand to her colleagues. She is warm and welcoming to her colleagues, creates a friendly atmosphere and promotes team spirit. In her free time, she is passionate about cooking, experimenting with new recipes and spending quality time with her loved ones to enjoy meals together.
«The only way to do great work is to love what you do».
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.»
Mineralbad & Spa Rigi Kaltbad
Andrea Curth
MANAGER
I have been working and living on the Rigi since 2012. Working in a relaxed atmosphere, I enjoy the far-reaching view of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne. Working where others go on holiday and making other people happy. In my free time and on holidays, I explore different wellness facilities and hotels in Switzerland, Europe and Asia together with my husband.
«Every new day starts with a sunrise, use it wisely until it end.»
Nando Günther
DEPUTY MANAGER
Nando has lived and worked on the Rigi since 2008. As a former bar manager at Hotel Rigi Kaltbad, he brings new ideas for a sparkling Rigi Spa experience.
«New paths are created by going down them. I walk this path consciously, consistently and passionately.»
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.»
Sibilla Squizzato
FRONT DESK MANAGER
Sibilla is a firm believer in teamwork and is committed to making every guest feel comfortable and have a pleasant experience from the first moment. She is a practical, sensitive and creative person. She loves sports, especially horse riding, nature and good food.
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.
Davide Di Guida
Responsable bath & sauna
Davide is a person of strong character who likes to achieve goals with great energy. A past consisting of various jobs has allowed him to expand his knowledge and skills. He has always been a sports enthusiast and owes his perseverance to the fact that he became Italian rowing champion in 1997. When he joined Termali Salini & Spa, he immediately fell in love with the profession of infusion master and became an AISA (Italian Sauna and Infusion Association) champion. He manages the spa and sauna team, always in search of new experiences for the relaxation and well-being of guests.
An animal lover, he loves the heat, the sea, travelling by motorbike and sport.
«There are two rules in life: 1. never give up; 2. never forget rule number 1».
MARCO TRESOLDI
MANAGER CLEANING & 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.»