Wellness Trends Take Center Stage at Condé Nast Traveller’s Wellness & Spa Awards 2026

London, UK – February 17, 2026 – Industry leaders in wellness gathered at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair last night to celebrate the Condé Nast Traveller Wellness & Spa Awards 2026, in partnership with Healing Holidays. The event highlighted emerging trends and honored exceptional standards in the wellness industry.

Celebrating Excellence in Wellness

Over 150 industry experts convened at the hotel’s Atrium Restaurant to recognize leading wellness destinations. Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveller’s global editorial director, emphasized the importance of trustworthy information in the age of artificial intelligence, stating that the guide provides audiences with “information they can trust and act on.” The guide features a curated selection of 35 of the world’s best spas, focusing on longevity, burnout recovery, and innovative treatments.

Honorees and Key Discussions

Five spas received honors in person during the event. Attendees, including Adeela Crown, Nieve Tierney, Uliana Gout, Anjali Mahto, and Frances Geoghean, engaged in discussions surrounding longevity, cold plunges, high-tech treatments, and advanced facial techniques.

Culinary Delights and Refreshments

Guests enjoyed a selection of canapés, including beetroot tacos, burrata tarts, tuna crudo, and sweet corn tempura. Beverages included Silverhand English Sparkling Wine, cocktails featuring Sapling Vodka, and non-alcoholic sparkling wine from French Bloom. Dessert options included passionfruit pavlovas and melon ice cream popsicles.

Rakxa Integrative Wellness Recognized

Among the honored spas was Rakxa Integrative Wellness, recognized for its Asian Transformation program. The spa was lauded for weaving together Thai, Indian, and Chinese medicine with a technology-forward approach.

(L-R) Hemal Jain, Divia Thani and Kate Warner