The winners of the second annual World Spa & Wellness Awards 2013 have been announced at en event at the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane, London, UK.

The awards recognise destinations that set the standards, both in client service and care, and also in business management.

The winners, selected from across the globe, are deemed to offer exceptional facilities and treatments while 'going the extra mile', inspiring others in the industry with their business models.

This year the awards partnered with the charity Wellbeing of Women, which funds research into illnesses affecting women and babies.

The full list of winners in all 10 categories:

Destination Spa of the Year - Middle East

Sponsored by ElemisWinner: Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Hotel Spa of the Year - Middle East

Sponsored by GharieniWinner: Shuiqi Spa and Fitness at Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

Spa of the Year - Africa

Winner: One & Only Spa Cape Town, South Africa

Destination Spa of the Year - Asia and AustralasiaSponsored by Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College

Winner: Como Shambhala Estate, Bali

Hotel Spa of the Year - Asia and AustralasiaSponsored by Elemis

Winner: The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental

Destination spa of the year - North and South AmericaWinner: Lapinha Spa, Brazil

Hotel Spa of the Year - North and South America

Winner: Spa Montage Laguna Beach, USA

Day Spa of the Year - EuropeSponsored by Professional Spa and Wellness magazine

Winner: Urban Spa Santander, Spain

Destination Spa of the Year - EuropeSponsored by Thalgo

Winner: Ayurveda Parkschlosschen Bad Wildstein in Traben-Trarbach, Germany

Hotel Spa of the year - EuropeSponsored by Carita

Winner: The Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa at The Yeatman, Portugal