Press & Accolades

The Wellness Questionnaire With Amy McDonald, Principal and CEO of Under a Tree Consultancy (August 2025)

No stranger to the spa industry, Amy McDonald, principal and CEO of Under a Tree Consultancy, has more than 25 years of global experience advising real estate developers, investors, and hospitality executives looking to unlock the long-term value of wellness as a driver of real estate performance.

Featured In: Gharieni Magazine Edition (July 2025)

We’re proud to share Amy McDonald’s feature in Gharieni Magazine (page 20), where she reflects on her 20-year journey from hospitality to founding Under a Tree Consultancy and creating purpose-driven, award-winning wellness projects around the world.

Under a Tree 2oth Anniversary (June 2025)

Celebrating 20 years of Under a Tree Consultancy—honoring the people, places, and purpose that shaped our journey in global wellness and hospitality, and looking ahead to the future we’re proud to help shape.

“This anniversary is not just a milestone—it’s a tribute to the people, the places, and the purpose that have guided our work—and to a future we are honored to help evolve.”

Spa Business (2025)

Halotherapy Solutions marks its 10th anniversary with a landmark partnership at Four Seasons Toronto. This collaboration represents a significant step into the luxury hospitality sector, reinforcing Halotherapy’s commitment to innovation and elevated wellness experiences.

Spa Business (2025)

Under a Tree supported the early conceptual development of Basin Glacial Waters at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise—a thermal experience designed to honour the land, the waters, and the deep legacy of this sacred place.

Hospitality Design (June 2025)

Under a Tree is proud to be named Spa & Wellness Consultant for the newly opened Conrad Orlando. Featured in Hospitality Design, the project spans 20 acres and centers around a striking Crystal Lagoon. The wellness offering includes a two-story spa, recovery lounge, and a signature water garden—one of the many programs conceptualized by Under a Tree.

Castle Hot Springs has been recognized as one of Travel and Leisure's Top 500 Best Hotels in the World for the fourth consecutive year! (June 2025)

Castle Hot Springs is in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, with 31 guest rooms, a restaurant, and a bar, a spa, and multiple hot spring pools. Here's what it's like to stay.

Spa & Wellness Mexico (March 2025)

Amy McDonald authored a featured piece for Spa & Wellness Mexico reflecting on the East Cape Futures Forum in Baja California Sur. As both contributor and panel moderator, Amy explored regenerative development, community-centered design, and the evolving role of wellness in shaping resilient futures.

GoWellMag (The 252525) (January 2025)

Wellness isn’t confined to buildings or treatment rooms; it’s shaped by the natural world, history, culture, art, music, and the rhytm of daily life.

Teen Wellness (2024)

There’s a significant market for families travelling with teens

GWS recognizes Amy McDonald with Leading Woman in Wellness Award (2024)

Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman in Wellness Award.

Wellness Of Men Wellness For Men (2024)

The initiative is curated by HTWWLife, a leading provider of insight on how wellness intersects with leisure, travel, hospitality, recreation, healthcare, and spa. My insights are on pages 86–87.

The ROI of Wellness

Exploring The Value in Hospitality and Real Estate Through The Lens of Wellness

Amy McDonald is a trusted advisor to real estate developers, investors, and hospitality executives seeking to unlock the long-term value of wellness as a driver of real estate performance.