Mandarin Oriental Sweeps 2024 World Spa Awards with 19 Accolades

Mandarin Oriental Sweeps 2024 World Spa Awards with 19 Accolades

By Nithyakala Neelakandan

Published on October 13, 2024

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has achieved a remarkable year at the 2024 World Spa Awards, securing 19 awards, a significant increase from the 11 it received last year. This recognition underscores the Group's unwavering commitment to delivering luxury wellness experiences and exceptional service.

For the third year in a row, Mandarin Oriental was named the "World's Best Hotel Spa Brand," a title that reflects its dedication to raising the bar for global luxury wellness. The recognition highlights the Group's ability to blend local culture with a holistic approach to wellness, ensuring that each spa offers a unique and tailored experience for its guests.

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Jeremy McCarthy, Group Director of Leisure and Spa Wellness, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are honored to see so many of our spas recognized in this year’s World Spa Awards. This is a reflection of the incredibly talented wellness specialists that we have in each of our spas and the passion and authenticity with which they deliver these experiences that help our guests to feel and be their best.”

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Some standout wins include Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, which was named the "World's Best Resort Spa," and Mandarin Oriental, New York, which earned the title of "World's Best Spa Service Excellence." These accolades further emphasize the Group's focus on providing personalized and high-quality wellness experiences.

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Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino made an impressive debut in its first year of full spa operations, winning several awards, including "World's Best New Resort Spa," "Europe's Best Resort Spa," and "Greece's Best Resort Spa." This achievement showcases the Group's ability to expand into new destinations and deliver wellness services that resonate on a global scale.

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Additionally, the recently renovated spas at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental and Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como also received notable recognition. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental was named "Abu Dhabi's Best Resort Spa 2024," while Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como was awarded "Italy's Best Hotel Spa 2024." These honors highlight the Group's commitment to continually enhancing its wellness offerings in response to growing demand from luxury travelers.


AARNA Salon by Deepak Jalhan Opens at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida

AARNA Salon by Deepak Jalhan Opens at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on November 4, 2026

Crowne Plaza Greater Noida has welcomed AARNA Salon by Deepak Jalhan, a new luxury beauty and grooming destination, with its grand opening on 30 October. Launched in partnership with Schwarzkopf Professional, the salon aims to offer premium hair care, styling and personalised grooming experiences to clients in Greater Noida.

The launch brought together social media influencers, media representatives, journalists, beauty and hair experts, industry professionals and other distinguished guests. Olympic champion and boxing icon Mary Kom attended the event as the special guest. She was welcomed by Dinesh Rai, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Greater Noida.

Speaking about the launch, Dinesh Rai said, "We are delighted to welcome AARNA Salon to Crowne Plaza Greater Noida. This association further enhances our lifestyle offerings and brings world-class beauty, grooming and styling experiences to our guests, right within the hotel premises."

Mary Kom also enjoyed an exclusive hair styling session conducted by celebrity hairstylist Deepak Jalhan. Guests at the launch had the opportunity to experience selected beauty and hair services, offering them a first look at the salon's expertise and personalised approach.

Sharing his vision for the salon, Deepak Jalhan, Creative Director & Educator at LOOKS PRIVE, said, "Bringing AARNA Salon to Crowne Plaza Greater Noida in association with Schwarzkopf Professional is an important milestone for us. Our vision is to create a destination that goes beyond conventional salon experiences, combining professional expertise, premium products and personalised services. We look forward to welcoming clients into this beautiful space and offering them an exceptional luxury beauty and wellness experience."

AARNA Salon offers a range of hair care, styling, beauty and grooming services. Its hair care portfolio includes treatments such as Fiber Clinix, Botox and Organic Keratin Treatments. Other services include bridal and engagement makeup, luxury manicures and pedicures, and its signature Elixir Head Massage. Men's grooming services feature the Royal Shave and Beard Spa.

The salon's partnership with Schwarzkopf Professional brings the brand's hair care products and professional expertise into the new space. With a legacy spanning more than 120 years, Schwarzkopf Professional is known for its hair care innovations and support for salon professionals.

The launch concluded with a hospitality experience for guests, featuring wine and cheese alongside savoury tarts, pinwheel wraps, stuffed cucumber rolls, marshmallow treats and other hors d'oeuvres.

With its focus on professional expertise, international hair care products and personalised services, AARNA Salon by Deepak Jalhan adds a new beauty and grooming offering to Crowne Plaza Greater Noida.


Hyatt Regency Chennai Introduces Aromatherapy Wellness Journey at Siddh Spa

Hyatt Regency Chennai Introduces Aromatherapy Wellness Journey at Siddh Spa

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on November 3, 2026

Siddh Spa at Hyatt Regency Chennai is introducing its Aromatherapy Wellness Journey this November, offering guests a 120-minute wellness experience designed to relax the senses and restore inner calm.

The treatment combines a nourishing body mask with a soothing massage, giving guests an opportunity to unwind as the festive season transitions into cooler days. The experience begins with a body mask that helps replenish the skin, leaving it feeling soft and revitalised. This is followed by a massage designed to ease tension, relax the senses and encourage a sense of stillness.

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Designed as an unhurried wellness ritual, the experience invites guests to take a break from their daily routines and focus on relaxation. The session aims to leave them feeling refreshed, balanced and restored.

The Aromatherapy Wellness Journey will be available at Siddh Spa, Hyatt Regency Chennai, from 1 to 30 November 2026, Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 6 pm. Each session lasts 120 minutes.

Experience Details

  • Offer: Aromatherapy Wellness Journey

  • Dates: 1–30 November 2026

  • Days: Monday to Friday

  • Timings: 9 am–6 pm

  • Duration: 120 minutes

  • Venue: Siddh Spa, Hyatt Regency Chennai.


Yashoda Medicity Launches Gym Trainer Cardiac Response Initiative

Yashoda Medicity Launches Gym Trainer Cardiac Response Initiative

By Hariharan U

Published on October 1, 2026

Yashoda Medicity, Ghaziabad, has launched ‘Rep Se Rescue Tak – Train Hard. Respond Faster.’, a World Heart Day campaign focused on strengthening cardiac emergency preparedness across gyms and fitness facilities in Delhi-NCR.

The initiative brings together fitness professionals, cardiologists, emergency medicine specialists, paediatric cardiac experts and fitness influencers to address the need for faster recognition and response when a medical emergency occurs during exercise.

The campaign comes amid growing public attention around reports of sudden collapses and cardiac emergencies during or immediately after workouts. The issue has also featured in policy discussions, with Punjab issuing an advisory in 2025 focused on preventing sudden cardiac arrest among gym-goers and sportspersons, including recommendations related to medical screening, safer training practices and emergency response.

Against this backdrop, Yashoda Medicity has structured ‘Rep Se Rescue Tak’ around three areas, cardiac and fitness awareness, structured trainer certification, and hands-on emergency response training.

The campaign brings together Dr. P.N. Arora, Chairman and Managing Director, Yashoda Group of Hospitals; Dr. Sandeep Jain, Director and Head, Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Dr. Asit Khanna, Director, Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Manish Aggarwal, Director, Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart; Dr. Dhirendar Singhania, Director, Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Rachit Saxena, Director and Unit Head, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery; Dr. Gaurav Kumar, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology and CTVS; and Neeraj Pal, Fitness and Wellness Coach.

More than 70 fitness professionals across participating gyms have already completed the Yashoda Certified Gym & Trainer Initiative. The programme covers the recognition of a suspected cardiac arrest, activation of professional medical assistance, initiation of CPR and awareness of when an automated external defibrillator (AED) may be used.

The training combines expert instruction with live CPR demonstrations and hands-on simulations. Participants practise assessing an unresponsive person, beginning chest compressions and coordinating the response while waiting for professional medical assistance.

Dr. P.N. Arora, Chairman & Managing Director, Yashoda Group of Hospitals, said the initiative aims to bring cardiac preparedness beyond the hospital and into everyday fitness environments. He highlighted the importance of equipping trainers and fitness professionals with the knowledge and confidence to respond during the crucial first minutes of an emergency.

Dr. Asit Khanna, Director, Interventional Cardiology, Yashoda Medicity, said fitness professionals are often among the people closest to an individual when an emergency occurs. He emphasised the importance of recognising a suspected cardiac arrest, activating medical assistance and beginning an appropriate response while professional care is on the way.

The campaign also extends its outreach through fitness and community influencers across Delhi-NCR. The initiative aims to bring conversations around heart health, responsible exercise and emergency preparedness into everyday fitness spaces.

Through ‘Rep Se Rescue Tak – Train Hard. Respond Faster.’, Yashoda Medicity is positioning cardiac preparedness as part of the broader fitness conversation, with the certification programme focused on helping participating gyms and trainers develop basic emergency response capabilities.

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