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.


Osho Dham Marks International Yoga Day with Pranayoga Meditation and Dynamic Sessions

Osho Dham Marks International Yoga Day with Pranayoga Meditation and Dynamic Sessions

By Author

Published on June 23, 2026

Osho Dham marked International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026, with a day dedicated to meditation, breath awareness, and inner transformation. The celebration brought together participants seeking to experience yoga beyond physical practice, focusing instead on mindfulness and deeper states of consciousness.

The day began with Dynamic Meditation from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, energising participants through Osho’s signature active meditation technique. The morning set the tone for a deeper experiential journey into awareness and inner balance.

The celebrations continued with a special Pranayoga Meditation session held in the Meditation Hall, facilitated by Swami Chaitanya Keerti. The session explored the concept of Pranayoga, rooted in Patanjali Yoga philosophy and Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, focusing on the science of breath awareness.

Participants were guided to observe the natural rhythm of their breath, gradually moving from mental activity toward stillness and heightened awareness. The practice emphasised breath as a bridge between body and consciousness, aligning with Osho’s teachings on inner transformation.

Speaking on the occasion, Swami Chaitanya Keerti highlighted that yoga is not limited to physical exercise but serves as a doorway to deeper transformation. He emphasised that meditation helps individuals move beyond surface-level living into a more conscious and inward-focused way of being.

He further shared Osho’s perspective that breath penetrates both body and soul, and that a deeper understanding of breathing can lead to profound self-realisation.

The event concluded with a live band performance, bringing participants together in a moment of shared celebration and reflection. The strong turnout reflected a growing interest in holistic wellness practices and reinforced the significance of meditation-centric approaches to yoga in contemporary life.


ELE|NA Marks Global Wellness Day 2026 in India with Curated Wellness Experiences

ELE|NA Marks Global Wellness Day 2026 in India with Curated Wellness Experiences

By Hariharan U

Published on June 15, 2026

ELE|NA celebrated Global Wellness Day 2026 in India with specially curated wellness experiences at Minerals by ELE|NA at Vantara Niwas, Jamnagar, and ELE|NA Ayur at Sadar Manzil, Bhopal. Designed around movement, mindfulness, nourishment, and human connection, the initiative aimed to encourage guests and team members to embrace wellness in a joyful and meaningful way.

Observed on June 13, 2026, the celebrations were inspired by this year’s Global Wellness Day theme, #JoyMagenta, which highlights joy as an essential element of overall wellbeing. Through a thoughtfully planned schedule of activities, ELE|NA reinforced its commitment to making wellness accessible, inclusive, and deeply personal.

Sharing her thoughts on the occasion, Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President, ELE|NA, said that wellness should be personal, purposeful, and inspiring. She noted that Global Wellness Day reflects the brand’s Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, encouraging individuals to reconnect with practices that nourish both body and mind. According to her, the #JoyMagenta theme celebrates joy through movement, mindfulness, gratitude, creativity, and meaningful human connections.

The day’s programme began with an energising Aqua Zumba session, allowing participants to engage in fun, movement-based fitness. This was followed by a guided meditation session designed to promote mental clarity and inner calm. Guests later participated in an outdoor fitness session that encouraged physical activity in a natural environment.

The celebrations concluded with a restorative sound healing meditation experience, offering participants an opportunity to relax and reconnect through therapeutic sound frequencies. Throughout the day, guests also had access to a healthy snack and refreshment corner serving nourishing food and beverages.

Global Wellness Day 2026 marks the movement’s 15th anniversary and places a strong emphasis on joy as a conscious wellbeing practice. The theme encourages people to embrace gratitude, creativity, connection, and movement as everyday tools for improving quality of life.

The initiative aligns closely with ELE|NA’s Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, which focuses on delivering personalised wellness journeys tailored to individual needs. By hosting these experiences in Jamnagar and Bhopal, the brand sought to create uplifting environments where guests and employees could experience wellness in a natural, enjoyable, and memorable manner.

Through its ongoing wellness programmes across India and the Maldives, ELE|NA continues to champion holistic wellbeing experiences that help individuals reconnect with themselves, their communities, and the world around them.


Technogym Unveils Sand Stone Collection for Premium Wellness Spaces

Technogym Unveils Sand Stone Collection for Premium Wellness Spaces

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on June 8, 2026

Technogym has launched its new Sand Stone collection, bringing together nature-inspired design, innovative materials and wellness-focused functionality. Created to elevate luxury homes and premium wellness environments, the collection introduces a warm and sophisticated aesthetic that blends authenticity with modern technology.

Inspired by the natural beauty of Mediterranean sandstone, the collection features neutral shades and carefully crafted finishes that seamlessly complement materials such as wood and stone. The result is a refined wellness environment that combines performance, sustainability and timeless design.

A key feature of the collection is its use of innovative materials and textures designed to strengthen the connection between people and nature. The product casings are made using Speckled Stone, an advanced plastic material containing 2-3% natural mica to create a stone-like textured finish. Additionally, 30% of these components are sourced from recycled materials, helping reduce environmental impact.

The collection also incorporates Warm Titanium finishes across frames and design details, offering a contemporary look that combines luxury with technology. Clay-inspired tactile surfaces, including handles and vegan leather seats, provide a soft and comfortable user experience while maintaining a natural aesthetic.

Natural beech and ash wood elements further enhance the collection, highlighting organic textures and craftsmanship. These details can be seen across products such as Personal Tools and Technogym Reform, reinforcing the collection’s connection to natural materials.

Designed for both residential and commercial applications, Sand Stone is suitable for homes, hotels, residential communities and fitness clubs. The collection enables architects and designers to create distinctive wellness spaces with a consistent visual identity, helping enhance customer experiences and strengthen brand positioning.

One of the collection’s standout features is its ability to deliver a complete wellness ecosystem across multiple fitness categories. Sand Stone offers a unified design language across Technogym Checkup, Artis cardio, Artis strength, Biostrength, Personal Tools and Technogym Reform, allowing wellness spaces to maintain a cohesive look throughout.

By combining elegant design, advanced materials and a welcoming aesthetic, the Sand Stone collection aims to create wellness environments that feel approachable and inspiring. The collection offers users a premium training experience while providing operators with an opportunity to develop unique and differentiated wellness destinations.

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