Leslie Shammas

Canyon Ranch
With 30 years dedicated to the hospitality architectural design industry, Leslie Shammas joined Canyon Ranch® as Vice President, Design & Development.
Canyon Ranch has been a trailblazer; an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since 1979, operating the world’s most celebrated collection of life-enhancement properties, holistic living, & brand extensions.
She brings to her role, expertise in hotel & resort design, spa design, and resort residential design along with her passion for travel.
Shammas began her career with Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo and continued to be a Senior Associate/ Spa Studio Manager.
For Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, as Director, Design & Construction, she supported new developments and major renovations. Shammas continued with Fairmont Raffles Hotels International as Executive Director, Design & Construction Americas, where she provided guidance during design & construction phases.
Leslie graduated from California Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Architecture and has a CAB Architects License.
LIVING WELL: HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS FROM HOTELS TO COWORKING SPACES