
The Luxury Spa Edit has announced its inaugural Global Awards honoring the very best of elite spas, clinics, wellness retreats and spa brands around the globe. The awards will recognize the luxury spa and wellness industry across 20 categories. The nominees were chosen by a panel of leading industry experts and the winners will be chosen by public vote.
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“I’m delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural awards, which are dedicated to celebrating the luxury spa and wellness industry," said Lisa Brown, founder of The Luxury Spa Edit. "Our nominees have been handpicked by a panel of leading spa, beauty, and wellness experts and respected travel journalists from publications such as Conde Nast Traveller, The Times, The Telegraph and Tatler. Our panel evaluates nominees based on those they feel excel in facilities, service, and innovation, offering a prestigious and credible accolade to all entrants.”
Awards Categories
Global
- Best Global Holistic Haven
- Best Global Medi-Spa
- Best Global Detox Retreat
- Best Global Yoga Retreat
- Best Global Sustainable Spa
- Best Global Spa Retreat
- Best Global Urban Spa Hotel
- Best Global Spa Hotel
Regional
- Best Spa Retreat – Europe
- Best Spa Retreat – Asia
- Best Spa Retreat – Africa
- Best Spa Retreat – North America
- Best Spa Retreat – South America
- Best Spa Retreat – Mexico & Caribbean
- Best Spa Retreat – Indian Ocean
- Best Spa Hotel – Europe
- Best Spa Hotel – UK & Ireland
Products
- Best Spa Product Brand
- Best Medi-Spa Product Brand
Awards Panel
- Lisa Brown, CEO and founder of The Luxury Spa Edit
- Suzanne Duckett, spa expert at The Telegraph and The Times, founder of Onolla
- Jo Foley, spa consultant and former editor of The Observer Magazine
- Gerri Gallagher, spa consultant, former editor of Tatler Magazine and Tatler Spa Guide
- Urwen Jong, experientialist-in-chief and co-founder at OutThere magazine
- Juliet Kinsman, sustainability editor at Condé Nast Traveller, founder of Bouteco
- Mark Smith, deputy editor at European Spa Magazine, founder of Kalm Horizons
- Tracey Woodward, experienced CEO in cosmetics and wellbeing, co-creator for Kalmar
- Lindsay Madden Nadeau, senior director wellness strategy and development for Red Sea Global
- Leo Bear, spa contributor to Condé Nast Traveller, Tatler, Quintessentially and Telegraph Luxury
- Lucy Brialey, founder and director of Sustainable Wellness
- Alice Hart-Davis, award-winning beauty journalist, author, speaker and founder of The Tweakments Guide
- Kim Brown, beauty editor at Glass Magazine, leading beauty expert and MUA