Leisure Opportunities
Job search
Job Search
see all jobs
Latest job opportunities
Everyone Active
Competitive
Middlesbrough
Heritage Great Britain
c£70,000pa + benefits + relocation support
Isle of Wight
star job
Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex

Celebrating excellence: winners of 10th annual World Spa Awards announced

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme
The programme spanned 10 categories and 355 awards, covering top destinations ranging from luxury resorts and wellness retreats to eco spas and urban sanctuaries
Winners were chosen through a year-long voting process, gathering input from industry professionals, media and the public, showcasing both renowned names and rising stars
The World category featured standout winners including The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Marrakech (Best Resort Spa) and SHA Mexico (Best New Wellness Retreat)
Job opportunities
Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
location: Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Heritage Great Britain
c£70,000pa + benefits + relocation support
location: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
more jobs

Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners of the 2024 World Spa Awards have now been revealed. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are a global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism.

With 355 accolades up for grabs this year, the awards were split into 10 categories: World (42), Africa (33), Asia (55), Caribbean (25), Europe (78), Indian Ocean (8), Latin America (20), Middle East (33), North America (44) and Oceania (17).

Winners are determined following a year-long search for the world’s top spa and wellness brands. Votes were cast by industry professionals, the media and the general public.

This year's awards showcased a remarkable variety of destinations – from urban sanctuaries and cruise line spas to medical wellness clinics, remote resorts, mountain retreats and more – reflecting the diversity of the flourishing spa and wellness industry.

Below is a summary of the winners in the World category. For the full list, click here.

• World's Best Resort Spa 2024: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech (Morocco)

• World's Best Hotel Spa 2024: Alpine Spa at Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (Switzerland)• World's Best Wellness Retreat 2024: Palazzo Fiuggi (Italy)

• World's Best Day Spa 2024: World Spa (New York)• World's Best Eco Spa 2024: The Edge Spa at The Lodge at Blue Sky (Utah)

• World's Best Private Members Club Spa 2024: Surrenne at The Emory (England)• World's Best Female Spa 2024: Kintsugi Space (Abu Dhabi)

• World's Best Male Spa 2024: The Male Spa at Shangri-La Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)• World's Best Casino Hotel Spa 2024: Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Las Vegas (US)

• World's Best Medical Spa 2024: Lanserhof Tegernsee (Germany)• World's Best Country House Hotel Spa 2024: Borgo Spa at Borgo Santo Pietro (Italy)

• World's Best Mineral & Hot Springs Spa 2024: Aqua Dome Spa 3000 at Tirol Therme Längenfeld (Austria)• World's Best Spa Service Excellence 2024: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York (US)

• World's Best Spa Design 2024: Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea (Saudi Arabia)

• World's Best New Hotel Spa 2024: Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO (England)• World's Best New Wellness Retreat 2024: SHA Mexico (Mexico)

• World's Best Spa Brand 2024: L'Occitane en Provence

• World's Best Hotel Spa Brand 2024: Mandarin Oriental (for the third year running)• World's Best Wellness Retreat Brand 2024: Miraval Resorts & Spas

• World's Best Aromatherapy Brand 2024: Aromatherapy Associates (for the third year running)

Rebecca Cohen, managing director of World Spa Awards, commented: “As we celebrate a decade of recognising excellence in the spa and wellness industry, we’re thrilled to see both the consistent quality of established names and the innovative spirit of new entrants.

“This year’s winners reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, showcasing a perfect blend of luxury, innovation and holistic wellbeing. The 10th anniversary of the World Spa Awards not only marks a milestone for us but also highlights the incredible evolution and vitality of the global spa and wellness sector.”

Sign up for FREE ezines, news alerts & magazines
Related news

Zulal Wellness Resort, Janu Tokyo and Mayr Resort scoop top honours at Destination Deluxe Awards

25 Sep 2024
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the ...

Architizer celebrates outstanding global wellness architecture with A+Awards

24 Jul 2024
Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and ...

Fontainebleau Las Vegas unveils 55,000sq ft wellness retreat inspired by precious lapis lazuli stone

22 Dec 2023
Luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its two-floor wellness retreat complete with ...
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners of the 2024 World Spa Awards have now been revealed. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are a global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism.
SAB,CPW,CAS,HOT,PRO,OPB,CON,SUP
2024/THUMB659-354221_657728_278955.jpg

More News

1 - 15 of 69,694
16 Jul 2026
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026. The event will bring ... More
16 Jul 2026
Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year compared with boys, according to research commissioned by Sky. The ... More

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a larger cultural campus that combines expanded exhibition spaces with learning, ... More

14 Jul 2026
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector ... More
14 Jul 2026
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest ... More
14 Jul 2026
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen, Denmark. Organised by the International Massage Association (IMA), the ninth ... More
14 Jul 2026
Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch of a club in Dublin. The four-storey destination will feature ... More
14 Jul 2026
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences. The Six Principles for ... More
14 Jul 2026
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining ... More
13 Jul 2026
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center, a US$107 million (£79 million, €92 million) destination that combines ... More
12 Jul 2026
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry. ... More
11 Jul 2026
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins ... More
10 Jul 2026
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public sauna-bathing charter. The ten guiding principles form the foundation for ... More
10 Jul 2026
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness destination on behalf of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. This will ... More
10 Jul 2026
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise occupant health.  Marriott has become Fitwel’s first Enterprise Partner and ... More
1 - 15 of 69,694