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Celebrating excellence: winners of 10th annual World Spa Awards announced
POSTED 09 Oct 2024 . BY Megan Whitby
Kintsugi Space – a brand new women's only wellness club in Abu Dhabi – scooped the title of World's Best Female Spa 2024 Credit: Letizia Cigliutti
World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme
The programme spanned 10 categories and 355 awards, covering top destinations ranging from luxury resorts and wellness retreats to eco spas and urban sanctuaries
Winners were chosen through a year-long voting process, gathering input from industry professionals, media and the public, showcasing both renowned names and rising stars
The World category featured standout winners including The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Marrakech (Best Resort Spa) and SHA Mexico (Best New Wellness Retreat)
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners of the 2024 World Spa Awards have now been revealed. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are a global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism.

With 355 accolades up for grabs this year, the awards were split into 10 categories: World (42), Africa (33), Asia (55), Caribbean (25), Europe (78), Indian Ocean (8), Latin America (20), Middle East (33), North America (44) and Oceania (17).

Winners are determined following a year-long search for the world’s top spa and wellness brands. Votes were cast by industry professionals, the media and the general public.

This year's awards showcased a remarkable variety of destinations – from urban sanctuaries and cruise line spas to medical wellness clinics, remote resorts, mountain retreats and more – reflecting the diversity of the flourishing spa and wellness industry.

Below is a summary of the winners in the World category. For the full list, click here.

• World's Best Resort Spa 2024: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech (Morocco)
• World's Best Hotel Spa 2024: Alpine Spa at Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (Switzerland)
• World's Best Wellness Retreat 2024: Palazzo Fiuggi (Italy)
• World's Best Day Spa 2024: World Spa (New York)
• World's Best Eco Spa 2024: The Edge Spa at The Lodge at Blue Sky (Utah)
• World's Best Private Members Club Spa 2024: Surrenne at The Emory (England)
• World's Best Female Spa 2024: Kintsugi Space (Abu Dhabi)
• World's Best Male Spa 2024: The Male Spa at Shangri-La Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
• World's Best Casino Hotel Spa 2024: Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (US)
• World's Best Medical Spa 2024: Lanserhof Tegernsee (Germany)
• World's Best Country House Hotel Spa 2024: Borgo Spa at Borgo Santo Pietro (Italy)
• World's Best Mineral & Hot Springs Spa 2024: Aqua Dome Spa 3000 at Tirol Therme Längenfeld (Austria)
• World's Best Spa Service Excellence 2024: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York (US)
• World's Best Spa Design 2024: Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea (Saudi Arabia)

• World's Best New Hotel Spa 2024: Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO (England)
• World's Best New Wellness Retreat 2024: SHA Mexico (Mexico)

• World's Best Spa Brand 2024: L'Occitane en Provence
• World's Best Hotel Spa Brand 2024: Mandarin Oriental (for the third year running)
• World's Best Wellness Retreat Brand 2024: Miraval Resorts & Spas
• World's Best Aromatherapy Brand 2024: Aromatherapy Associates (for the third year running)

Rebecca Cohen, managing director of World Spa Awards, commented: “As we celebrate a decade of recognising excellence in the spa and wellness industry, we’re thrilled to see both the consistent quality of established names and the innovative spirit of new entrants.

“This year’s winners reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, showcasing a perfect blend of luxury, innovation and holistic wellbeing. The 10th anniversary of the World Spa Awards not only marks a milestone for us but also highlights the incredible evolution and vitality of the global spa and wellness sector.”
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Celebrating excellence: winners of 10th annual World Spa Awards announced
POSTED 09 Oct 2024 . BY Megan Whitby
Kintsugi Space – a brand new women's only wellness club in Abu Dhabi – scooped the title of World's Best Female Spa 2024 Credit: Letizia Cigliutti
World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme
The programme spanned 10 categories and 355 awards, covering top destinations ranging from luxury resorts and wellness retreats to eco spas and urban sanctuaries
Winners were chosen through a year-long voting process, gathering input from industry professionals, media and the public, showcasing both renowned names and rising stars
The World category featured standout winners including The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Marrakech (Best Resort Spa) and SHA Mexico (Best New Wellness Retreat)
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners of the 2024 World Spa Awards have now been revealed. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are a global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism.

With 355 accolades up for grabs this year, the awards were split into 10 categories: World (42), Africa (33), Asia (55), Caribbean (25), Europe (78), Indian Ocean (8), Latin America (20), Middle East (33), North America (44) and Oceania (17).

Winners are determined following a year-long search for the world’s top spa and wellness brands. Votes were cast by industry professionals, the media and the general public.

This year's awards showcased a remarkable variety of destinations – from urban sanctuaries and cruise line spas to medical wellness clinics, remote resorts, mountain retreats and more – reflecting the diversity of the flourishing spa and wellness industry.

Below is a summary of the winners in the World category. For the full list, click here.

• World's Best Resort Spa 2024: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech (Morocco)
• World's Best Hotel Spa 2024: Alpine Spa at Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (Switzerland)
• World's Best Wellness Retreat 2024: Palazzo Fiuggi (Italy)
• World's Best Day Spa 2024: World Spa (New York)
• World's Best Eco Spa 2024: The Edge Spa at The Lodge at Blue Sky (Utah)
• World's Best Private Members Club Spa 2024: Surrenne at The Emory (England)
• World's Best Female Spa 2024: Kintsugi Space (Abu Dhabi)
• World's Best Male Spa 2024: The Male Spa at Shangri-La Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
• World's Best Casino Hotel Spa 2024: Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (US)
• World's Best Medical Spa 2024: Lanserhof Tegernsee (Germany)
• World's Best Country House Hotel Spa 2024: Borgo Spa at Borgo Santo Pietro (Italy)
• World's Best Mineral & Hot Springs Spa 2024: Aqua Dome Spa 3000 at Tirol Therme Längenfeld (Austria)
• World's Best Spa Service Excellence 2024: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York (US)
• World's Best Spa Design 2024: Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea (Saudi Arabia)

• World's Best New Hotel Spa 2024: Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO (England)
• World's Best New Wellness Retreat 2024: SHA Mexico (Mexico)

• World's Best Spa Brand 2024: L'Occitane en Provence
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Rebecca Cohen, managing director of World Spa Awards, commented: “As we celebrate a decade of recognising excellence in the spa and wellness industry, we’re thrilled to see both the consistent quality of established names and the innovative spirit of new entrants.

“This year’s winners reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, showcasing a perfect blend of luxury, innovation and holistic wellbeing. The 10th anniversary of the World Spa Awards not only marks a milestone for us but also highlights the incredible evolution and vitality of the global spa and wellness sector.”
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