Latest
issue
Latest news
Industry gathers for World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014
By Jak Phillips
The tranquil lap pool at the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa island resort helped its charge towards the Asia & Australasia destination spa of the year award Credit: Kamalaya
Having spent the day at the Professional Spa & Wellness Convention in London, industry leaders hopped across town to the Guildhall on Sunday night for the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014.
Mandarin Oriental was the big winner on the night, with its Singapore establishment scooping hotel spa of the year, while its Las Vegas offering won the hotel spa of the year gong for the North and South American region.
The Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa, situated on a Thai island, was also in the limelight, beating off stiff competition from resorts in Thailand, Indonesia and Australia to win the Asia & Australasia destination spa of the year award.
“It was heart-warming to collect this award on behalf of our unbelievably dedicated Kamalaya team,” said Kamalaya chair and co-founder John Stewart. “It is a great honour to win this accolade again and witness first-hand how the industry is evolving to improve wellness services worldwide.”
The awards aim to recognise the leading operators and professionals in spa, beauty and wellness. Entrants pass through a number of judging stages, including visits from both an official and mystery judge, before four finalists are chosen for each category.
The full list of winners:
Hotel Spa of the Year – Asia & Australasia
Sponsored by Professional Spa & Wellness magazineWinner: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Destination Spa of the Year – Asia & Australasia
Sponsored by ThalgoWinner: Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa Resort, Thailand
Hotel Spa of the Year – Eastern Europe
Winner: Mandara Spa at Lotte Hotel Moscow, Russia
Destination Spa of the Year – Eastern Europe Winner: Spa Vilnius, Druskininkai, Lithuania
Hotel Spa of the Year – Middle East
Sponsored by GharieniWinner: ShuiQi Spa & Fitness, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE
Destination Spa of the Year – Middle East & Africa
Sponsored by ElemisWinner: Banyan Tree Spa Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Hotel Spa of the Year – North & South America
Sponsored by Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy CollegeWinner: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, USA
Destination Spa of the Year – North & South America
Sponsored by ElemisWinner: Lapinha Spa, Brazil
Hotel Spa of the Year – Western Europe & Scandinavia
Sponsored by Carita ParisWinner: Espa at The Europe Hotel & Resort, Ireland
Destination Spa of the Year – Western Europe & Scandinavia
Winner: Clinique La Prairie, Switzerland
Hotel Spa of the Year – AfricaSponsored by Spatec Europe
Winner: One&Only Spa Cape Town, South Africa
Having spent the day at the Professional Spa & Wellness Convention in London,
industry leaders hopped across town to the Guildhall on Sunday night for the
World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014.
SAB,TOU,EVT
138994_581159.jpg
Latest news
19 Apr 2024
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
18 Apr 2024
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
16 Apr 2024
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
16 Apr 2024
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
16 Apr 2024
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
15 Apr 2024
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
15 Apr 2024
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
13 Apr 2024
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
11 Apr 2024
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
10 Apr 2024
Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed
10 Apr 2024
Jason Worthy has been appointed group CEO of Myzone to lead the 'next stage of
09 Apr 2024
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
09 Apr 2024
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
05 Apr 2024
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
05 Apr 2024
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
04 Apr 2024
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
GoCo Health Innovation City in Sweden plans to lead the world in delivering wellness and new science
28 Mar 2024
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
28 Mar 2024
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Egym snaps up Hussle as it moves to dominate the corporate wellness market with its Wellpass product
27 Mar 2024
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector
26 Mar 2024
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
“No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth”
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal
trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten
years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter
and more productive workforce, one membership at a time
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship
Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says
health assessment services can
boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –
is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the
CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most
important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
HCM People
Dr Jonathan Leary
Founder, Remedy Place“It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time”
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People
Cristiano Ronaldo
Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
“We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023. ”
HCM magazine
You might be tempted to skip a service, but
experts say it will cost you in the long run.
Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work
is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Current vacancies
Director of Operations Active Luton
£61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Luton, United Kingdom
Current vacancies
Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre Mount Batten Group
c£65,000pa + pension + benefits
mount batten centre, plymouth, United Kingdom
Read the latest issue
Featured supplier news
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
