Category Hotel, Organisations & Operators, Spa

As Crete continues to emerge as one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling luxury destinations, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the luxury seafront resort which launched in 2025, will reopen for the summer season on April 15, welcoming guests to a serene coastal retreat where architecture, nature and understated hospitality come together above the island’s dramatic shoreline near Chania.

Mandarin Oriental is proud to announce that Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time and one of the defining athletes of her generation, has joined the brand as its first-ever Global Wellness Ambassador.

The long-term, purpose-driven collaboration represents a strategic step in positioning Mandarin Oriental as a global authority in modern, holistic wellbeing. It reflects the Group’s belief that true wellness is the integration of physical strength, mental health, recovery and balance, a philosophy that Biles embodies with authenticity and grace.

A new chapter in Australian wellness begins in March 2026, when Mt Mulligan Lodge introduces a purpose-built spa and private mineral bathing experience, redefining wellness in the outback. Positioned on the banks of a eucalyptus-fringed weir overlooking Mount Mulligan (Ngarrabullgan), the new tented spa ensures the vast outback setting remains an essential part of every treatment. Opening with the new season in March 2026 is a new spa and private bathing experience at Mt Mulligan Lodge, further enhancing the beloved Luxury Lodge of Australia’s unique take on wellness in the Australian outback.

In a city defined by craft and creativity, Irene Forte Spa expands its “natura e scienza” concept to its eighth European location. This is wellness designed for the Milanese mindset: purposeful, expressive, and deeply sensorial, reflecting the conviction that beauty, like style, begins from within.

Corinthia London proudly announces the next chapter in the evolution of one of the capital’s most iconic and best-loved spa destinations, with the launch of Biome by Corinthia London.

Long celebrated as a pioneer in urban wellness, Corinthia London’s spa has set the benchmark for restorative luxury for over a decade. Now, with the debut of Biome by Corinthia London, the hotel introduces a bold new philosophy: Primal Luxury – an approach to wellbeing that unites instinct and intelligence, the healing rhythms of nature, and the precision of modern science

With a history spanning more than 2,500 years, Traditional Thai Medicine is a holistic healing system centred on harmony between the body, mind, and environment. It has been embedded in Chiva-Som Hua Hin’s offering since the resort’s inception and remains fundamental to its integrative approach to balancing physical, mental, and emotional health. Time-honoured treatments – including therapeutic bodywork, movement disciplines, and herbal remedies – are delivered by the resort’s experienced certified TTM practitioner, drawing on the indigenous wisdom for which the country is renowned.

Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, the world’s only all-inclusive luxury wellness sanctuary with traditional Bhutanese medicine at its heart, presents Glimpse of Bhutan, a six-day, five-night all-inclusive journey that distils the essence of the Himalayan Kingdom into a deeply restorative and culturally rich experience. Designed for travellers who value meaning over movement, the programme blends sacred landscapes, living traditions, and traditional wellness into one seamless, unhurried stay.

Set amidst 50 acres of olive groves and gardens fragranced by over 100,000 roses, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is an elegant oasis from the lantern-lit Marrakech Medina, embodying a harmonious blend of Moroccan heritage and Oriental charm. The first Mandarin Oriental property in Africa and Voted no. 1 Hotel in Africa by the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, the villa and suite-only resort invites guests to unwind and experience the country’s cultural heritage and wellness traditions, with three new packages for 2026.

Spa Cenvaree, the signature wellness brand of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has redefined holistic well-being throughout 2025 with transformative therapies and immersive experiences across its global portfolio. This year marked significant milestones in wellness innovation and international recognition.