Banyan Tree Spa Krabi has been recognised at the Thailand Tourism Awards, taking home the Outstanding Award in the Hotel & Resort category and the Sustainability Award in Health & Wellness Tourism. Both accolades reflect the spa’s dedication to personalized care, sustainable practices, and use of locally sourced ingredients.

While Banyan Tree Spa Krabi secured second prize in both categories, its sister property, Banyan Tree Spa Samui, also made the Top 5 for Outstanding and Top 10 in Sustainability, underscoring the Banyan Tree brand’s growing reputation in luxury, wellness, and sustainability.

Montira Vichiankoo, Spa & Gallery Manager at Banyan Tree Spa Krabi, said, “Our treatments draw from Krabi’s heritage, using ingredients like coconut, turmeric, and tamarind to create authentic experiences. Sustainability is at our core—we support the local community while ensuring our team shares these values with guests. Personalized care is key, from our signature ‘Scent of the Day’ welcome ritual to treatment consultations and self-care guidance after the visit.”

The spa features eight treatment suites with private gardens and adaptive “colour-calm” lighting designed to balance guests’ chakras. It is also home to Krabi’s first hydrotherapy spa, The Rainforest, offering a holistic wellness journey with a Rain Walk, Steam, Sauna, Ice Fountain, Vitality Pool, Outdoor Cold and Hot Plunge Pools, Jet Pool, and Heated Bed.

Banyan Tree Spa Krabi was recently recognised by the MICHELIN Guide as one of Thailand’s seven most luxurious spas and received 2 Keys for its hotel listing. Its Wellbeing Sanctuary programme, led by Ayurvedic specialist Dr Subhash Shanbhag, combines meditation, yoga, massage, nutritious diet, and sleep therapy to deliver a holistic wellness experience.

The resort itself offers 72 suites and villas, all sea-facing with private infinity and jet pools, alongside recreational activities like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Thai boxing, hiking, and fine dining with Thai and international cuisine.

About Banyan Tree Group:
Founded in 1994, Banyan Tree Group is a global hospitality leader focused on sustainability, wellbeing, and exceptional design-led experiences. With 58 operating hotels in 17 countries and 47 properties under development, the group has received over 2,900 awards and recognition for its environmental and community initiatives through the Banyan Tree Global Foundation. Strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Accor, support its global growth and guest loyalty programmes.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Wyndham Garden Conegliano, a four-star hotel located in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its cultural heritage and world-class winemaking, the region is home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prosecco Hills, offering guests the chance to explore rolling vineyards, medieval villages, and family-run wineries.

The Wyndham Garden Conegliano combines contemporary design with a wide range of amenities for both leisure and business travelers. Its 51 refurbished guestrooms feature modern furnishings, premium bath products, a pillow menu, and mini fridges, along with bright, airy interiors. Guests can enjoy fresh Italian and international dishes at the Nice & Vice self-service restaurant, Starbucks coffee, and a continental buffet breakfast at the Garden Lounge Bar, which transforms into a relaxed evening space.

Positioned near Conegliano’s train and bus stations and only half an hour from Treviso Airport, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions, including Venice and the Dolomites. Prosecco Road, Italy’s first official wine route, is just a short distance away, inviting guests to enjoy vineyard tours, tastings, and regional cuisine.

The hotel also provides a fitness centre, free parking, and pet-friendly facilities. For business and events, it offers 70 square meters of event space with a meeting room that accommodates up to 50 guests, supported by catering services and audiovisual facilities.

Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “With the rising demand for meaningful experiential travel, Wyndham Garden Conegliano is ideally positioned to attract this growing audience. Located in the heart of the Treviso wine-making region, the hotel is set to drive further footfall to local wineries, cultural heritage sites, and historic landmarks.”

Alberto Reggidori, CEO, All In Italia Hotels & Resorts, added, “In our third collaboration with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we’ve created a traditional but modernised destination, where the soul of Veneto is poured into every experience. From the rolling vineyards to the timeless charm of Treviso, guests are invited to savour the beauty, culture, and warmth that define this region.”

This is the third hotel developed under Wyndham’s partnership with All In Italia Hotels & Resorts, following openings in Siracusa and Florence. Guests at Wyndham Garden Conegliano can also benefit from Wyndham Rewards, named the number one hotel rewards program by readers of USA Today.

Surrounded by ochre-hued mountains, Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost Emirate of the UAE, offers travellers a journey where heritage and nature seamlessly converge. On World Tourism Day, as the United Nations highlights Tourism and Sustainable Transformation, the Nature Emirate invites slow travellers and culture seekers to walk through 7,000 years of history and discover stories that live under open skies.

The journey begins at Dhayah Fort, a 19th-century stronghold now on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Rising above fertile date wadis and arid mountains, the fort is the UAE’s only surviving hilltop fort. A climb up its 239 stone steps rewards visitors with sweeping views of sea, oasis, and the Jebel Jais range.

A short distance away lies Shimal, a Bronze Age site dating back more than 4,000 years. Stretching across gravel plains and acacia forests, it houses prehistoric tombs, settlements, and the remains of a medieval palace, once a key stop along ancient trade routes connecting the Arabian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.

For a glimpse of more recent history, Al Jazeera Al Hamra offers an evocative window into the Emirate’s pearling past. This abandoned yet well-preserved village features coral-brick homes, souqs, wind towers, and mosques, all telling stories of merchants and divers from before the oil era.

Heritage in Ras Al Khaimah also lives on its waters. At Suwaidi Pearls in Al Rams, the UAE’s only operational cultured pearl farm, visitors board traditional dhows across lagoons framed by mountains and mangroves. Guided tours introduce age-old pearl-diving tools, maps, and traditions, ending with a live oyster-opening demonstration.

The Emirate’s cultural vibrancy shines every winter through the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival, which transforms Al Jazeera Al Hamra into a living gallery. From humble beginnings in 2013, it has grown into the Emirate’s flagship cultural event. The 2025 edition welcomed 200 artists from around the world, while the upcoming 2026 Biennale will explore Civilizations, A Journey Through Time & Culture, with works spanning visual arts, installations, and film.

Food too carries the imprint of heritage. At restaurants like Skeek and Eayshat Al Awal, traditional Emirati dishes such as rigag, khameer, chebab bread, and balaleet bring authentic flavours to the table. For a mountain experience, Camp 1770, the highest camp in the UAE, pairs guided hikes with tribal dishes like mandi and luqaimat under breathtaking sunsets.

In Ras Al Khaimah, heritage is not only preserved, it is lived. From forts and pearl farms to cuisine and art, the Emirate offers a sensory-rich encounter with authenticity, making it the perfect destination to celebrate World Tourism Day.