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