Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21: GlobalSpa Awards, the most euphoric and elite event in the wellness calendar, took place on 16th April 2025 in Mumbai. The event brought together key leaders from the spa, wellness, and hospitality industry. The evening also welcomed renowned celebrities from Bollywood, Television & Fashion, adding a touch of glamour and popularity. Now in its seventh edition, the primary goal of the GlobalSpa Awards is to champion exceptional standards and foster a deeper connection between spa aficionados and top-tier wellness establishments.
“At the GlobalSpa Awards, our mission is to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who relentlessly strive to elevate the standards of wellness. These awards stand as a tribute to their passion, dedication, and innovation,” said Parineeta Sethi, Chief Editor of GlobalSpa India & Middle East.
Hosted by the gorgeous Sophie Choudry and comedian Nitinn Miranni, this year’s extravagant gathering welcomed a-lister celebrities, like Rekha, Kajol, Sara Ali Khan, Vedang Raina, Malaika Arora, Rakul Preet Singh, Sonali Bendre, Nitanshi Goel, Avinash Tiwari, Pratibha Ranta, Veer Paharia, Jasmin Bhasin, and many others. Their presence on the red carpet added an exceptional sparkle to the event.
These luminaries not only added glitz and glamour, but they also played roles as presenters and recipients of awards across various categories, encompassing the best destination spa, best salon, best beauty brand, best hotel spa, and more. This year’s event raised the bar with expanded choices, innovative technology, sustainability & conservation wellness initiatives, and a commitment to inclusivity, highlighting the importance of self-care while featuring renowned celebrities.
The evening also witnessed the unveiling of the latest cover of GlobalSpa with Sara Ali Khan shot by Rohan Shrestha at the scenic Interlaken, Switzerland.
Partnering brands shared their experience of a successful collaboration with the GlobalSpa Awards 2025.
This year, Samira Habitats was the Presenting Partner for GlobalSpa Awards. With three decades of leading Alibag’s Real Estate story, Samira’s Signature, New World Livingscapes and Land Holds blend expanded lifestyles with nature, slower living, and wellbeing. Their vision aligns seamlessly with GlobalSpa’s ethos of promoting holistic, luxe wellness, as a way of life.
Mr Samir A. Nerurkar, Founder & M.D. – Samira Habitats reiterates,” Wellness is truly the new luxe”. Samira Habitats, aligns naturally, with the emerging, new world community, who choose life in harmony with nature, sustainability and expansion, in our large, pristine acreages and bay side-living opportunities, in Alibag. A vision, so perfectly synched with GlobalSpa’s uber luxe universe of wellness conscious and sustainable lifestyle.
Luxury Destination Partner, Austria Tourism with the mountains, springs and healing therapies, Austria has a deep-rooted spa and wellness tradition—think thermal baths, alpine health resorts, and medical wellness clinics and GlobalSpa Awards is an apt platform to partner.
Congratulating the team on the memorable event, Christine MukherjI, Country Head, Austria National Tourism Office, said, “Austria has long been a sanctuary for wellness, from our Alpine retreats to our world-class thermal spas. Partnering with the GlobalSpa Awards allows us to share our unique wellness culture with a global audience that values health, sustainability, and holistic experiences. It’s a natural alignment that celebrates wellbeing.
Heidi Grimwood, Sr. Vice President ELE|NA, said “It was a vibrant celebration—from impeccable organisation to a dazzling guest list—that radiated purpose and passion. As a beacon of excellence in conscious living and sustainable wellness, the event beautifully echoed the values we uphold at ELE|NA. It left a lasting impression on everyone who shared in this extraordinary experience.
“As the Audit & Knowledge Partner for this year’s awards, our role was to develop a process that was fair, subjective, transparent & inclusive. The enthusiastic response in the form of nominations received this year was nothing short of palpable”, says Monish G Chatrath, Managing Partner, MGC Global Risk Advisory.
Bubble Communication managed the Media & Influencer duties for the event.
🏆 GlobalSpa Awards 2025: The Complete List of Winners
Best Resort Spa
North
The Westin Resort and Spa, Himalayas
Ananta Spa & Resort, Pushkar
East
MAYFAIR Spa Resort, Gangtok
West
Alila Diwa Goa
South
The Tamara Coorg
Spa Manager of the Year
Agatha B. Marak – The Westin Resort and Spa Himalayas
Dr Avantika Kochar – Ksema, Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills
Best Destination Spa
Most Luxurious Spa Resort
Most Luxurious Spa Hotel
Best Hotel Spa
North
Best Spa Product – Anti Ageing (Global)
Best Spa Product (Global)
Most Luxurious Spa Treatment
Most Environmentally Inclined Spa (Hotel & Resort)
Best Wellness Cuisine
Aujasya by The Leela
Pema Wellness Resort
Best Ayurvedic Wellness Spa
Best Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat
Best Holistic Wellness Retreat
Best Day Spa Hotel
Best New Day Spa
Best Spa Interiors (Day)
Spa Therapist of the Year
Ms N Vini Achumi – Kaya Kalp The Royal Spa, ITC Mughal
Apokla Tsazito Sangtam – Pullman New Delhi Aerocity
Best New Resort Spa
Best New Hotel Spa
Best Spa Interiors (Hotel & Resort)
Best Spa Product – Anti Ageing Line (India)
Best Spa Product – Natural Line
Best Indian Spa Product
Most Luxurious Spa Day (Hotel)
Most Luxurious Spa Day (Standalone)
Best Salon With Spa
Best Day Spa Chain
🌏 READERS’ CHOICE
Favourite Destination – MIDDLE EAST
Favourite Emerging Destination
Favourite Destination – EUROPE
Favourite Destination – AFRICA
Favourite Destination – ASIA
Favourite Destination – USA
Favourite Destination – OCEANIA
Favourite Destination – INDIA
Favourite Airport Spa
Favourite Spa Brand – GLOBAL
Favourite Spa Resort – GLOBAL
Favourite Spa Hotel – GLOBAL
Medical Wellness Retreat – GLOBAL
Favourite Holistic Wellness Retreat – GLOBAL
Medical Wellness Retreat – INDIA
Favourite Eco Spa – GLOBAL
Favourite Honeymoon Resort & Spa of the Year – INDIA
Favourite Honeymoon Resort & Spa of the Year – GLOBAL
Favourite Spa Resort – INDIA
Favourite Salon – HOTEL
Favourite Salon – STANDALONE
Favourite Organic Brand
Favourite Sustainable Destination
Favourite Spa Hotel – INDIA
Best Product Range – Sunscreens
Best New Product Range – INDIA
Brand Founder Of The Year
Homegrown Beauty Brand
🖋️ EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Innovation In Wellness
Luxury Wilderness Wellness
Best Naturopathy Wellness Resort, India
🌟 CELEBRITY AWARDS
GlobalSpa Icon of Holistic Wellness – Deanne Panday
GlobalSpa Evergreen Diva – Kajol
GlobalSpa Rising Star – MALE – Vedang Raina
GlobalSpa Rising Star – FEMALE – Pratibha Ranta
GlobalSpa Most Loved Gen Z Icon – Nitanshi Goel
GlobalSpa Inspirational Icon – Sonali Bendre
GlobalSpa Most Versatile Performance of the Year – Avinash Tiwary
GlobalSpa Wellness Trailblazer – Rakul Preet Singh
GlobalSpa Emerging Face of The Year – Veer Pahariya
GlobalSpa Wellness Entrepreneur – Malaika Arora
GlobalSpa Icon of Wellness – Sara Ali Khan
GlobalSpa Charismatic Personality Female – Jasmine Bhasin
GlobalSpa Charismatic Personality Male – Taha Shah Badussha
GlobalSpa Style Icon – Sophie Choudry
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