APSWC recently held its second annual awards ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.
In 2024, a total of 25 trophies were awarded across 23 categories, honoring winners from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam.
The winners are determined by a panel of 22 experts in the spa, fitness, wellness and tourism sectors from 15 countries.
Dr. Pakpilai Thabisin, First Lady of Thailand, was also in attendance and received the prestigious APSWC Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently achieved a new industry achievement at a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table event in Bangkok, Thailand.
Among the distinguished guests was Dr Pakpilai Thabisin, First Lady of Thailand.
Representatives from various sectors graced the ceremony, including the Federation of Thai Industries, Thai government officials, and industry experts from various locations such as the Maldives, India, Japan, and the Philippines.
APSWC Chairman Andrew Jacka said: “The APAC region is known for its unique spa and wellness offerings, and while industry governance is still playing catch-up post-pandemic, the wellness element is everything. “The industry is moving forward rapidly because of this.” -comprehensive”.
The awards were deliberated by a panel of 22 experts in the spa, fitness, wellness and tourism sectors from 15 countries and reflect a comprehensive evaluation spanning from Pakistan to New Zealand.
In particular, the operator and product categories include a public voting element (weighted at 60 percent and 50 percent, respectively) to award the most deserving winners, rather than the most popular.
Reflecting APSWC’s commitment to sustainability, winners received custom trophies made from recycled chopsticks, highlighting the organization’s environmental consciousness.
In 2024, a total of 25 trophies were awarded across 23 categories, honoring winners from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam.
Vietnam emerged as the country with the most awards, winning five trophies. Meanwhile, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila in the Philippines bagged the most awards with four trophies.
2024 APSWC Award Winners
• This year’s natural product line – Biossentials Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.
• Product innovation of the year – Energy Lounger LLC, New Zealand.
• Product Partner of the Year – iPluscue Co., Ltd. (Thailand).
• Equipment Partner of the Year – SpaTX by Xin Performance, Hong Kong.
• Consultant of the Year – Lumina Wellbeing, Vietnam.
• Trainer of the Year (tie vote) – Alyssa Lim, Inner Peace Spa Consultancy & Academy, Malaysia, and Cesar Tejedor, Massage Around the World, Spain.
• independent service provider – Vietnam Detox, Hue, Vietnam.
• Best Newcomer of the Year Award – Panpuri Wellness Harbor, Pattaya, Thailand.
• This year’s rising star personality – Emilie Chanon, Lumina Wellbeing, Vietnam.
• Industry Person of the Year Award – Michelle Ford, Lumina Wellbeing, Vietnam.
• Management Company of the Year – Martha Tilal Spa, Indonesia.
• Corporate Wellness Program of the Year – American Club, Singapore.
• Employer of the Year – The Retreat Spa in Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Wellness Business Innovation of the Year – Ayana Spa, Bali, Indonesia.
• Achievements of community service – Inner Peace Spa Consultancy & Academy, Malaysia.
• sustainability champion – The Retreat Spa in Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Association of the Year (tie vote) – Malaysia Malaysian Spa Association, Japan Okinawa Esthetic Spa Cooperative (OESC).
• Day/Club Spa of the Year – Let’s relax, Thailand.
• Hotel Spa of the Year – The Retreat Spa in Okada Manila, Philippines.
• Resort Spa of the Year – V Senses Wellness & Spa, Furama Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam.
• Wellness Resort of the Year – Kairali – Ayurvedic Health Resort, Kerala, India.
• This year’s wellness menu – The Retreat Spa in Okada Manila, Philippines.
• lifetime achievements – Dr. Mouriati Soedibyo, Indonesia.
APSWC Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2024, the APSWC Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Mouriati Soedibyo, Crown Princess of Surakarta Sunanate, who dedicated her life to preserving the traditions of her ancestors.
A CIDESCO graduate and educator, she founded Mustika Ratu, a cosmetics and herbal products company, founded the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa franchise, and founded the Indonesian Spa Association (Associasi Spa Indonesia Wellness).
The APSWC Board of Directors recognized Soedibyo’s contributions and invited Thailand’s First Lady, Dr. Pakpilai Thabisin, to present the award to Soedibyo’s representative, Mr. Bingal Egidus Situmoran, CEO of Mustika Ratu.
About APSWC
APSWC was established as a non-profit industry association in Singapore in July 2007 with the aim of serving as a bridging mechanism between countries to promote, protect, educate and develop the spa and wellness industry in the APAC region. .
Since its inception, the organization has grown in size and reputation.
As of March 2024, the APSWC Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated industry experts residing in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
All representatives work 100% on a voluntary basis to represent our membership base of over 1,300 spa and wellness operators and related businesses in APAC and the rest of the world.
APSWC holds an annual round table event that brings together key industry stakeholders from across the region to discuss issues and solutions, which are then presented to industry, local government, media, and relevant third parties through a white paper. , can provide guidance to both industries and companies. Those responsible for the industry and its governance.
