Terra Palm Springs appoints Kurt Englund as General Manager

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA – Terra Palm Springs announce the appointment of Kurt Englund as General Manager, effective February 2025. A seasoned hospitality professional with a distinguished career spanning luxury and boutique properties across North America and Central America, Englund brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Terra Palm Springs team.

Throughout his 30 year career, Englund has worked with industry giants as well as a range of independent properties. His career began with the prestigious Four Seasons; however, it is his work with boutique concepts like the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront that have served as the building blocks for his career. A maestro of his craft, Englund has dedicated his expertise to overseeing boutique, luxury concepts that continue to inspire and spark innovation in the hospitality industry.

An instrumental figure in the opening of ARRIVE Palm Springs and Colony Palms Hotel, where he served as General Manager, Terra Palm Springs is not Englund’s first foray into the Coachella Valley. His deep understanding of the local market and ability to seamlessly blend corporate and creative practices make him an ideal figure to lead Terra Palm Springs as it enters the region’s hotel scene.

“I am honored to join the team at Terra Palm Springs and look forward to developing its unique presence in the Coachella Valley. As the first wellness resort in the area, Terra is changing the landscape and raising the standard for what guests expect from hotels in the region. This is an incredibly exciting endeavor to be a part of and I look forward to this new chapter,” said Kurt Englund, General Manager.

Englund’s outstanding hospitality prowess and appreciation for the boutique hotel industry make him a tremendous asset to Terra Palm Springs. Under his expert guidance, the property is positioned to flourish as a premier wellness destination in the heart of the desert.

Terra Palm Springs is a new luxury wellness retreat nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, offering an oasis of rejuvenation and tranquility. Thoughtfully curated amenities create a serene environment to reset and recharge, including a Himalayan salt sauna, cold plunge therapy, and an immersive rain room with soothing thunderstorm sounds.  Health-conscious cuisine is available for guests to enjoy total nourishment of body and mind. Begin the day with a gentle morning yoga flow, followed by a revitalizing wellness tonic and an Ayurvedic spa treatment. End the evening with restorative sleep, enhanced by the healing power of in-room PEMF mats, designed to support well-being at every touchpoint.

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