The Destination Deluxe Awards & Wellness Day 2024 lit up the city with a spectacular celebration at The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok on September 19, 2024. Marking the 6th anniversary of these prestigious awards, this year’s event recognized excellence across 25 Awards categories and 3 People’s Choice Awards, which received an overwhelming response with nearly 60,000 votes from the global wellness community. The event brought together 150 wellness leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to celebrate the achievements shaping the future of the wellness industry.
A panel of 20 esteemed judges handpicked the most exceptional contributions in wellness, spa, beauty, and travel. Their expert selections underscored the rigorous standards and high caliber of this year’s winners.
A major highlight of this year’s ceremony was the inaugural Destination Deluxe Wellness Day. This groundbreaking event featured a full day of immersive wellness experiences, including expert-led panels, workshops, and interactive sessions, culminating in the eagerly anticipated awards presentation. The Wellness Day offered attendees a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, sparking cross-industry collaboration and inspiration that truly defines Destination Deluxe.
This milestone was made possible by the generous support of our industry-leading sponsors: Intraceuticals, The Sukhothai Spa, Comfort Zone, Ecocert, Boddy, Matrix, AYA, AVEA, Subtle Energies, HARNN, Philosophia Botanica, ESPA, PANPURI, THIA Wellness, Lululemon, and The Salil Bangkok. Their contributions underscore a shared commitment to advancing wellness, beauty, and luxury travel.
“We are incredibly proud of this year’s winners, who have demonstrated exceptional vision and dedication to enhancing the global wellness and travel landscape,” said Vivienne Tang, Founder & CEO of Destination Deluxe. “With the addition of the Wellness Day, we have created a platform that not only celebrates these achievements but also fosters meaningful discussions and connections within the industry.”
The Destination Deluxe Awards 2024 showcased several notable highlights. Familiar brands such as Biologique Recherche and JOALI BEING once again secured top honors, solidifying their positions as industry leaders. Newcomers also made an impact, with Naturhotel Forsthofgut in Leogang, Austria,claiming the title of Eco-Hotel of the Year, and Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection in Jomsom, Nepal, being recognized as New Hotel of the Year.
Expert-led panels and workshops were a key feature, including the Longevity & Biohacking Panel with leaders such as Laura Hof (The Icewoman, Wim Hof Method Ambassador, and biohacker) who also conducted an immersive Wim Hof Method Breathwork Workshop, Duri Granziol (AVEA), and Diana Kraemer(REKOOP). Additionally, the Future of Wellness in Hospitality Panel included visionaries such as Davide Bollati (Davines Group) and Ingo Schweder (GOCO Hospitality), and Yuki Kiyono (AMAN). Guests were treated to enriching experiences, including an evening of Yoga led by social media sensation Daniel Rama and a restorative Sound Bath hosted by Lynn Ubonwan Khorthavornwong and Dian Pannusa Boonsri.
With such a dynamic line-up and support from some of the most prestigious names in the industry, the Destination Deluxe Awards & Wellness Day 2024 not only celebrated innovation but also set the stage for future trends and conversations within the wellness sector.
The Destination Deluxe Awards 2024 marked the culmination of a day dedicated to wellness, innovation, and community, recognizing outstanding contributions across various categories.
Find the full list of winners here and join the conversation about the future of wellness, beauty, and travel.
1. Hotel of the Year
Winner
Our Habitas AlUla, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
2nd Place
Royal Mansour Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
3rd Place
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Danang, Vietnam
2. Wellness Retreat of the Year
Winner
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Al Ruwais, Qatar
2nd Place
Kamalaya Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
3rd Place
JOALI BEING, Raa Atoll, Maldives
3. Urban Wellness Retreat of the Year
Winner
Janu Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
2nd Place
Six Senses Rome, Rome, Italy
3rd Place
PAÑPURI Wellness, Bangkok, Thailand
4. New Hotel of the Year
Winner
Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection, Jomsom, Nepal
2nd Place
Songtsam Lodge Nujiang Canyon, Yunnan Province, China
3rd Place
SHA Mexico, Cancún, Mexico
5. Urban Hotel of the Year
Winner
Corinthia London, London, United Kingdom
2nd Place
Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris, France
3rd Place
The Upper House, Hong Kong, China
6. Hotel Design of the Year
Winner
One&Only One Za’abeel Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2nd Place
Engel Ayurpura, Nova Levante, Italy
3rd Place
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini, Greece
7. Private Island of the Year
Winner
The Brando, Tahiti, French Polynesia
2nd Place
Song Saa Private Island, Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia
3rd Place
Banwa Private Island, Palawan, Philippines
8. Eco-Hotel of the Year
Winner
Naturhotel Forsthofgut, Leogang, Austria
2nd Place
OLM Nature Escape, Campo Tures, Italy
3rd Place
The Datai Langkawi, Langkawi, Malaysia
9. Spa of the Year
Winner
Dior Spa Royal Scotsman, Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
2nd Place
HARNN Heritage Spa, ANA InterContinental Beppu, Beppu, Japan
3rd Place
WORLD SPA, New York, United States
10. Medi-Spa of the Year
Winner
Original Mayr Resort, Klagenfurt, Austria
2nd Place
Lanserhof Sylt, Sylt, Germany
3rd Place
Clinique La Prairie, Montreux, Switzerland
11. Eco-Spa of the Year
Winner
Soneva SOUL, Soneva Jani, Manadhoo, Maldives
2nd Place
Spa Sanctuary, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Queensland, Australia
3rd Place
Londolozi Healing House, Londolozi Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa
12. New Spa of the Year
Winner
JOALI BEING Cure, JOALI Maldives, Muravandhoo Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives
2nd Place
The Sukhothai Spa, The Sukhothai Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
3rd Place
RAKxa Wellness Spa, Castelfalfi, Tuscany, Italy
13. Wellness Program of the Year
Winner
Sleep Enhancement Program, Ananda in the Himalayas, Narendra Nagar, India
2nd Place
The Ranch Malibu, The Ranch Malibu, California, United States
3rd Place
Stress & Burnout Recovery Retreat, Amatara Welleisure Resort, Phuket, Thailand
14. Spa Treatment of the Year
Winner
Nam Hai Earth Song, Heart of the Earth Spa, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam
2nd Place
Deep Body Renewal by Comfort Zone, KĒPOS by GOCO, Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Crete, Greece
3rd Place
The Flow Facial by Philosophia Botanica, ELE | NA Spa at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, Bolifushi Island Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
15. Medi-Spa Treatment of the Year
Winner
Beauty Stem Cells, Clinique La Prairie Switzerland, Montreux, Switzerland
2nd Place
ESPA Cryotherapy Facial, ESPA Life at Corinthia, Corinthia London, London, United Kingdom
3rd Place
Human TECAR-Therapie, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
16. Holistic Treatment of the Year
Winner
Water (Healing) Massage, Preidlhof, Naturno, Italy
2nd Place
Watsu, Chiva-Som Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Thailand
3rd Place
Listen & Feel Massage, Spa L’Occitane, Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa L’Occitane, Mane, France
17. Wellness Cuisine of the Year
Winner
The Love Kitchen, Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui, Thailand
2nd Place
Vikasa Life Cafe, Vikasa, Koh Samui, Thailand
3rd Place
Wellness Your Way, Calm Spa Sanctuary, JA Manafaru, Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives
18. Spa Skincare Brand of the Year
Winner
Comfort Zone
2nd Place
VOYA
3rd Place
Moringa Project
19. Natural Skincare Brand of the Year
Winner
Subtle Energies
2nd Place
Wildsmith Skin
3rd Place
Philosophia Botanica
20. Results-Oriented Skincare Brand of the Year
Winner
Intraceuticals
2nd Place
111Skin
3rd Place
Dr Burgener
21. Anti-Aging Skincare Brand of the Year
Winner
Biologique Recherche
2nd Place
Margy’s Monte Carlo
3rd Place
Dr. LEVY Switzerland
22. New Skincare Brand of the Year
Winner
Kintsugi
2nd Place
The Preidlhof Way
3rd Place
Eartheories
23. People’s Choice of the Year (Hotels & Retreats)
Winner
NIHI Sumba, Sumba, Indonesia
2nd Place
Anantara Angkor Resort, Siem Reap, Cambodia
3rd Place
Centara Reserve Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand
24. People’s Choice of the Year (Spas, Programs & Treatments)
Winner
Detox Hydro Circuit Therapy, TIA Wellness Resort, Danang City, Vietnam
2nd Place
Aman New York, New York, United States
3rd Place
Mindfulness & Emotional Balance Retreat, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali, Indonesia
25. People’s Choice of the Year (Skincare)
Winner
ESPA
2nd Place
Comfort Zone
3rd Place
AEOS
A special thank you goes to our sponsors, whose support made this event possible: Intraceuticals, The Sukhothai Spa, Comfort Zone, Ecocert, Boddy, Matrix, AYA, AVEA, Subtle Energies, Philosophia Botanica, ESPA, HARNN, PANPURI, THIA Wellness, Lululemon, The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok
