DESTINATION DELUXE AWARDS 2024 CELEBRATE GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN WELLNESS AND TRAVEL
DESTINATION DELUXE AWARDS 2024 CELEBRATE GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN WELLNESS AND TRAVEL
The Destination Deluxe Awards & Wellness Day 2024 lit up the city with a spectacular celebration at The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok on September 19, 2024. Marking the 6th anniversary of these prestigious awards, this year’s event recognized excellence across 25 Awards categories and 3 People’s Choice Awards, which received an overwhelming response with nearly 60,000 votes from the global wellness community. The event brought together 150 wellness leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to celebrate the achievements shaping the future of the wellness industry.
A panel of 20 esteemed judges handpicked the most exceptional contributions in wellness, spa, beauty, and travel. Their expert selections underscored the rigorous standards and high caliber of this year’s winners.
A major highlight of this year’s ceremony was the inaugural Destination Deluxe Wellness Day. This groundbreaking event featured a full day of immersive wellness experiences, including expert-led panels, workshops, and interactive sessions, culminating in the eagerly anticipated awards presentation. The Wellness Day offered attendees a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, sparking cross-industry collaboration and inspiration that truly defines Destination Deluxe.
This milestone was made possible by the generous support of our industry-leading sponsors: Intraceuticals, The Sukhothai Spa, Comfort Zone, Ecocert, Boddy, Matrix, AYA, AVEA, Subtle Energies, HARNN, Philosophia Botanica, ESPA, PANPURI, THIA Wellness, Lululemon, and The Salil Bangkok. Their contributions underscore a shared commitment to advancing wellness, beauty, and luxury travel.
“We are incredibly proud of this year’s winners, who have demonstrated exceptional vision and dedication to enhancing the global wellness and travel landscape,” said Vivienne Tang, Founder & CEO of Destination Deluxe. “With the addition of the Wellness Day, we have created a platform that not only celebrates these achievements but also fosters meaningful discussions and connections within the industry.”
The Destination Deluxe Awards 2024 showcased several notable highlights. Familiar brands such as Biologique Recherche and JOALI BEING once again secured top honors, solidifying their positions as industry leaders. Newcomers also made an impact, with Naturhotel Forsthofgut in Leogang, Austria, claiming the title of Eco-Hotel of the Year, and Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection in Jomsom, Nepal, being recognized as New Hotel of the Year.
Expert-led panels and workshops were a key feature, including the Longevity & Biohacking Panel with leaders such as Laura Hof (The Icewoman, Wim Hof Method Ambassador, and biohacker) who also conducted an immersive Wim Hof Method Breathwork Workshop, Duri Granziol (AVEA), and Diana Kraemer (REKOOP). Additionally, the Future of Wellness in Hospitality Panel included visionaries such as Davide Bollati (Davines Group) and Ingo Schweder (GOCO Hospitality), and Yuki Kiyono (AMAN). Guests were treated to enriching experiences, including an evening of Yoga led by social media sensation Daniel Rama and a restorative Sound Bath hosted by Lynn Ubonwan Khorthavornwong and Dian Pannusa Boonsri.
With such a dynamic line-up and support from some of the most prestigious names in the industry, the Destination Deluxe Awards & Wellness Day 2024 not only celebrated innovation but also set the stage for future trends and conversations within the wellness sector.
