US-based Curry Spa Consulting has joined forces with wellbeing hospitality consultancy brand Resources for Leisure Assets, creating a new division of the company: RLA USA, LLC.

The merger represents RLA’s brand expansion into North America; the company also has offices in Vienna and Dubai.

Founded by Lynn Curry in 2011, Curry Spa Consulting has specialised in feasibility, creative concept, design development and pre-opening consulting for high-end and luxury resort and hotel spas.

RLA USA will be headquartered in Sonoma, California, and led by Curry, who becomes president and co-owner.

“This merger will allow us to expand our services to existing and future clients who have wellbeing assets in hospitality developments,” said Curry. “Not only will we be able to provide our clients with additional investment and operational consulting, but we are also increasing our team to include the world’s leading professionals in wellbeing hospitality consulting. I’m extremely proud to be associated with this group of exceptional and reputable talent and expertise.”

RLA will now operate in four continents, and specialises in hotels, resorts, residential, mixed-use, healthcare, active living community and health tourism developments.

“We are very enthusiastic about working with Lynn and her team,” said Roger Allen, group CEO. “The RLA board was impressed with Lynn’s 30 years of experience and know-how in the wellbeing and hospitality industry. Furthermore, the success she had with her consulting company was a testament to her capabilities and value she could contribute in leading the RLA brand in North America.”