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27 Mar 2024
Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table event in Bangkok, Thailand.
Among the distinguished guests was Dr Pakpilai Thavisin, the first lady of Thailand.
Representatives from various sectors including the Federation of Thai Industry, senior Thai government officials, and industry professionals from diverse locations such as Maldives, India, Japan and the Philippines graced the occasion.
Andrew Jacka, APSWC chair, said: “The APAC region is known for its unique spa and wellness offering and while the industry’s governance is still playing catchup post-pandemic, the industry is moving forward at a rapid pace as the element of wellness becomes all-encompassing”.
The awards – deliberated upon by a panel comprising 22 specialists from spa, fitness, wellness and tourism fields across 15 countries – reflect a comprehensive evaluation spanning from Pakistan to New Zealand.
Notably, the Operator and Product categories include a public voting element (weighted at 60 per cent and 50 per cent respectively) to award the most deserving winner rather than the most popular.
Reflecting APSWC's commitment to sustainability, recipients were presented with custom trophies crafted from recycled chopsticks, underscoring the organisation's environmental consciousness.
In 2024, a total of 25 trophies were bestowed across 23 categories, honouring recipients hailing from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam.
Vietnam emerged as the most decorated nation, clinching five trophies, while The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, Philippines, secured the highest number of awards, with four trophies to its credit.
2024 APSWC Awards Winners
• Natural Product Line of the Year – Biossentials Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.
• Product Innovation of the Year – Energy Lounger LLC, New Zealand.
• Product Partner of the Year – IplusQ Co., Thailand.
• Equipment Partner of the Year – SpaTX by Xin Performance, Hong Kong.
• Consultant of the Year – Lumina Wellbeing, Vietnam.
• Trainer of the Year (tied vote) – Alyssa Lim, Inner Peace Spa Consultancy & Academy, Malaysia, and Cesar Tejedor, Massage Around The World, Spain.
• Independent Service Provider – Vietnam Detox, Hue, Vietnam.
• Best Newcomer of the Year – Panpuri Wellness Harbor, Pattaya, Thailand.
• Rising Star Personality of the Year – Emilie Chanon, Lumina Wellbeing, Vietnam.
• Industry Personality of the Year – Michelle Ford, Lumina Wellbeing, Vietnam.
• Management Company of the Year – Martha Tilaar SPA, Indonesia.
• Corporate Wellness Program of the Year – The American Club, Singapore.
• Employer of the Year – The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Wellness Business Innovation of the Year – Ayana Spa, Bali, Indonesia.
• Community Service Achievement – Inner Peace Spa Consultancy & Academy, Malaysia.
• Sustainability Champion – The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Association of the Year (tied vote) – Association of Malaysian Spas, Malaysia, and Okinawa Esthetic Spa Cooperative (OESC), Japan.
• Day/Club Spa of the Year – Let’s Relax, Thailand.
• Hotel Spa of the Year – The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Resort Spa of the Year – V-Senses Wellness & Spa, Furama Resort, Danang, Vietnam.
• Wellness Resort of the Year – Kairali – The Ayurvedic Health Resort, Kerala, India.
• Wellness Menu of the Year – The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Lifetime Achievement – Dr Mooryati Soedibyo, Indonesia.
APSWC Lifetime Achievement Award
For 2024, the APSWC Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Her Royal Highest Princess Dr Mooryati Soedibyo of Surakarta Sunanate who has devoted her life to preserving ancestral traditions.
A CIDESCO graduate and educator, she founded Mustika Ratu – a cosmetics and herbal product company, established the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa franchise and founded the Indonesian Spa Association (Asosiasi Spa Indonesia Wellness) among other achievements.
The APSWC Board recognised Soedibyo for her contributions and invited Dr Pakpilai Thavisin, First Lady of Thailand, to present the accolade to Soedibyo’s representative, Mr Bingar Egidus Situumorang, CEO of Mustika Ratu.
About the APSWC
The APSWC was established as a not-for-profit trade association in Singapore in July 2007 to act as a bridging mechanism between countries to promote, protect, educate and develop the spa and wellness industry in the APAC region.
Since its launch, the organisation has grown in both size and reputation.
As of March 2024, the APSWC Board of dedicated industry professionals live in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
All representatives work on a 100 per cent voluntary basis to represent a membership base of over 1,300 spa and wellness operators and related businesses across APAC and beyond.
The APSWC holds an annual Round Table event, bringing together key industry players from across the region to discuss problems and solutions which is then presented to the industry, regional governments, media and relevant third parties via a White Paper to help give guidance to both the industry and those responsible for its governance.
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19 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort gears up to host UK Aufguss Championships next week
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
highly anticipated second annual UK Aufguss Championships.
08 Mar 2024
Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under
the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the
natural world.
04 Mar 2024
SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend.
01 Mar 2024
Second edition of UK Aufguss Championships set to heat up Galgorm Resort
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Championships at destination spa and hotel Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland.
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06 Feb 2024
Canyon Ranch announces Enchant at The Ranch wellness festival
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch will host the first edition of its beauty and wellness
festival, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to 21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in
Arizona.
10 Jan 2024
Spas of America unveils Top 100 Spas of 2023, Spa at Séc-he lands first place
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of 2023, with
The Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs, California, taking the top spot.
20 Dec 2023
We Work Well unveils 2024 event schedule for fitness, wellness and hospitality industries
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and
locations for its 2024 conference calendar.
11 Dec 2023
First Wellness Hospitality Conference attracts 500 attendees to Milan – dates revealed for 2024 event
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork
Hospitality and InSpaTime, was recently hosted at the NH Hotel in Milan and attracted more
than 500 delegates.
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