World Spa & Wellness Awards 2013

The winners of the second annual World Spa & Wellness Awards were announced by UK presenter, Claudia Winkleman, at an extravagant black tie gala dinner at the London Hilton on Park Lane, last month.


The World Spa & Wellness Awards were developed to give recognition to the best of the best, and attracted hundreds of entries from across the globe. The awards set the standard in quality, innovation and service for spas around the world as well as attracting the attention of global spa-goers and industry experts. The leaders in the world of spa came out in force to support these awards, making London the destination to do spa business.

The prestigious awards rewarded the passion, care and excellence that these spa professionals put into their businesses. They raise awareness of the industry whilst helping to raise standards, with the intention of ultimately inspiring spas to perform to their very best.

Winners are:

Destination Spa of the Year – Middle East sponsored by Elemis

Winner: Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Hotel Spa of the Year – Middle East sponsored by Gharieni


Winner: Shuiqi Spa and Fitness at Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

Spa of the Year – Africa

Winner: One & Only Cape Town, South Africa

Destination Spa of the Year – Asia and Australasia sponsored by Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College

Winner: Como Shambhala Estate, Bali

Hotel Spa of the Year – Asia & Australasia sponsored by Elemis


Winner: The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Destination spa of the year – North & South America

Winner: Lapinha Spa, Brazil

Hotel Spa of the Year – North & South America

Winner: Spa Montage Laguna Beach, USA

Day Spa of the Year – Europe sponsored by Professional Spa & Wellness magazine

Winner: Urban Spa, Spain

Destination Spa of the Year – Europe sponsored by Thalgo

Winner: Ayurveda Parkschlosschen Bad Wildstein, Germany

Hotel Spa of the year – Europe sponsored by Carita

Winner: The Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa at The Yeatman, Portugal

The call for entries for the 2014 awards will go out in summer 2013. Keep an eye on www.professionalspawellness.com

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