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Mumbai: The GlobalSpa Awards, the most exhilarating event in the wellness calendar, took place on 13th September 2023 at St. Regis Mumbai. The event brought together key leaders from the spa, wellness, and hospitality industry. The evening also welcomed renowned celebrities from Bollywood, sports, fashion, and music, adding a touch of glamour and popularity. Now in its fifth edition, the primary goal of the GlobalSpa Awards is to champion exceptional standards and foster a deeper connection between spa aficionados and top-tier wellness establishments.

Parineeta Sethi, Chief Editor, GlobalSpa India & Middle East, expressed, “At the GlobalSpa Awards, we are dedicated to honouring and celebrating those who tirelessly work to uplift the standards of well-being, and these awards are a testament to their commitment and innovation.”

Hosted by Kubbra Sait, this year’s extravagant gathering witnessed prominent celebrities such as Rekha, Sobhita Dhulipala, Raashii Khanna, Manushi Chhillar, Vaani Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurrana, Radhika Madan, Saiyami Kher, Angad Bedi, Manish Malhotra, Babil Khan, Maniesh Paul, Randeep Hooda, Sania Mirza, and many others. Their presence on the red carpet added an exceptional sparkle to the event.

These luminaries not only added glitz and glamour, but they also played roles as presenters and recipients of awards across various categories, encompassing the best destination spa, best salon, best vegan beauty brand, best hotel spa, and more. This year’s event raised the bar with expanded choices, innovative technology, sustainability initiatives, and a commitment to inclusivity, highlighting the importance of self-care while featuring renowned celebrities.

The partnering brands shared their experience of a successful collaboration with the GlobalSpa Awards 2023.

Congratulating the team on the memorable event, Christine Mukherjee, Country Head, Austria National Tourism Office, said, “I have heard nothing but praise from all who attended the award function. The presenter was well prepared and the function was well attended by many superstars from various industries. The team did a superb job on the social media coverage of the GlobalSpa Award.”

Arlisya Murninda, Marketing & Communications Manager, ELE|NA, said, “I had the distinct honour of representing ELE|NA as Wellness Partner at the prestigious GlobalSpa Awards. It was a vibrant celebration, from its impeccable organisation to its star-studded guest list. It served as a beacon of excellence in the pursuit of conscious living and sustainable wellness, leaving a lasting impression on all fortunate enough to participate in this extraordinary event.”

“As the Knowledge Partner for this year’s awards, our role was to develop a process that was fair, subjective, transparent, and inclusive. We received an overwhelming response from all the participants,” says Monish Chatrath, Managing Partner, MGC Global.

GlobalSpa Awards 2023: The Complete List of Winners

GlobalSpa Eternal Icon: Rekha
GlobalSpa Fitness Icon: Vaani Kapoor
GlobalSpa Sports Trailblazer: Sania Mirza
GlobalSpa Versatile Performer of the Year: Sobhita Dhulipala
GlobalSpa Impactful Performer of the Year: Aparshakti Khurana
GlobalSpa Fitness Ground-breaker: Randeep Hooda
GlobalSpa On-Screen Sport Inspiration: Saiyami Kher
GlobalSpa Multi-Faceted Fitness Icon: Angad Bedi
Global Couture Visionary of the Year: Manish Malhotra
GlobalSpa Rising Star of the Year (Female): Radhika Madan
GlobalSpa Rising Star of the Year (Male): Babil Khan
GlobalSpa Stellar Performer of the Year: Raashii Khanna
GlobalSpa Woman of Substance: Manushi Chhillar
GlobalSpa Ace Performer of the Year: Maniesh Paul
Best Resort Spa       : Ananta Spa & Resort Pushkar and Alila Diwa Goa
Spa Manager of the Year: Lalnun Mawii – Pullman New Delhi Aerocity and Nilesh R. Kantak – The Leela Mumbai
Best Destination Spa: Raffles Udaipur and Atmantan Wellness Centre, Mulshi
Most Luxurious Spa Hotel: Andaz Spa, Andaz Delhi and CHI, The Spa – Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru.
Most Luxurious Spa Retreat: Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters and Beyond, Kumarakom
Most Luxurious Spa Resort: Santata Spa, Grand Hyatt Kochi, Bolgatty and The Spa, The Leela Palace Jaipur
Best Hotel Spa:
North: Ruhab Spa, Fairmont Jaipur and R The Spa, Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
South: The Ritz Carlton Spa, The Ritz Carlton, Bangalore and Kaya Kalp – The Royal Spa, ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad.
West: J Wellness Circle, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai and AWAY Spa, W Goa
East: MAYFAIR Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok
Best Spa Product- Anti Ageing (Global): Hyalu- Procollagene, THALGO
Best Spa Product (Global): Dermalogica – Power Bright Dark Spot Serum
Most Luxurious Spa Treatment: Vino Therapy, Conrad Bengaluru and Hot Stone Combination Therapy, Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Most Luxurious Spa New (Day): SORIN Spa, IOSIS Spa & Wellness pvt ltd
Most Luxurious Spa (Day): CINQTUAIR, The Claridges Delhi and Aura Spa, The Park Indore
Best Spa for Beauty Treatments: CHI, The Spa- Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi
Most Environmentally Inclined Spa: The Earth Spa, Grape County Eco Resort & Spa
Best Wellness Cuisine: Six Senses Vana, Uttarakhand and Viveda Wellness Resort
Best Ayurvedic Wellness Spa: Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort, Kerala and Rejuve, The Spa, The LaLit Bekal
Best Holistic Wellness Retreat: Ananda Spa, Ananda in the Himalayas and AMAL Tamara, Mannanchery, Kerala
Best Day Spa: Sawadhee Traditional Thai Spa, Delhi
Best Spa Interiors (Day): The Spa, The Leela Palace, New Delhi
Spa Therapist of the Year: Lalrodingi Chhakchhuak, Conrad Pune
Best New Resort Spa: Ksema by Mulberry Shades, Bengaluru and Heavenly Spa by Westin, The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas
Best New Hotel Spa: Spa by JW, JW Marriott Goa
Best Spa Interiors Hotel: Rejuve The Spa, The LaLit Chandigarh
Best Spalon Chain: Jean-Claude Biguine and IOSIS Wellness
Best Spalon (Standalone): LEVO Spalon, Gurgaon
Best Spalon Hotel: JW Hair Studio, JW Marriott Bengaluru
Best Spa Product – Anti Ageing Line (India): Anti-Ageing Serum, Biosol
Best Spa Product- Natural Line: Shankara Kumkumadi Oil
Best Product for Hair Nourishment: Shankara Nourishing Hair & Scalp Oil
Best Indian Spa Product: Tishya by The Leela 
Favourite Spa Hotel – Global: JW Marriott Mauritius Resort
Favourite Spa Resort – India: Shine Spa –  Sheraton Grand Resort & Spa, Chennai
Favourite Spa Resort – Global: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Favourite Spa Brand – India: JIVA Spa by Taj
Favourite Spa Brand – Global: ELE|NA The Spa
Favourite Wellness Destination – Oceania: Fiji
Favourite Wellness Destination – America: California
Urban Wellness Destination: Singapore
Favourite Wellness Destination – Asia: Thailand
Favourite Wellness Destination – Africa: South Africa
Favourite Wellness Destination – Upcoming: Jamaica
Favourite Wellness Destination – Europe: Austria
Favourite Wellness Destination – Middle East: AlUla, Suadi Arabia
Favourite Eco Spa – Global: Soneva Soul
Favourite Honeymoon Spa of the Year – Global: Jumeirah Bali
Favourite Salon: LOOKS Prive
Favourite Spa – India
South: Antahpura Spa, Park Hyatt Chennai
North: Quan Spa, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity
West: Iridium Spa, The St. Regis Mumbai
Favourite Honeymoon Spa of the Year – India: Raffles Udaipur
Favourite Sustainable Destination: Bhutan
Favourite Organic Brand: Juicy Chemistry
Conscious Estate Brand: Lodha
Vegan Beauty Brand: Kimirica
Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat – India: NAAD Wellness
Medical Wellness Retreat – Global: Chiva Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand
Homegrown Beauty Brand: MyGlamm
Best Wellness Club: DISCOVER Collection Club New Delhi