Innovative wellness brand and experts in transformative lifestyle Chiva-Som celebrates another year of success marked by multiple awards and recognitions for excellence in wellness for its exceptional resorts Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar. These prestigious, global recognitions are a testament to Chiva-Som’s dedication to excellence in the art of wellness and bringing their best-in-class properties to guests from across the world.
Chiva-Som’s wellness resorts share a global reputation as places where lives change, because of its holistic and innovative approach to health and its heartfelt hospitality. Each destination is elegantly integrated into its coastal topography meaning that time spent in nature plays an active role in its guests’ experiences and transformative journey.
These accolades from various prestigious forums globally showcase Chiva-Som’s brand reputation and credibility as it prepares to enter its 30th year delivering wellness excellence and innovation. The passion, attention and professionalism the team maintains to support guests’ wellness journey to achieving optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and enhanced quality of life has been recognised by its guests, new as well as repeat, from around the world.
In one of its most recent recognitions, Chiva-Som Hua Hin was selected one of the 100 hotels in ‘Tatler Best Hotels of Asia’ announced in November. Unique in its approach, Tatler Best awards is the only hospitality awards programme where Asia’s most influential ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals participate in selecting the top hospitality venues. Tatler Best is an exclusive platform celebrating exceptional establishments in Asia’s hospitality sector, spotlighting the finest hotels, restaurants and bars.
Solidifying its unwavering commitment to sustainability and wellness, Chiva-Som Hua Hin was also awarded the ‘Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2024’ having been chosen by a panel of experts from various fields, including sustainability advocates, industry leaders, environmental activists, and influential figures in fashion and beauty. A member of the United Nations Global Compact, Chiva-Som takes practical action in driving towards its Sustainable Development Goals, including spearheading Krailart Niwate, a mangrove preservation and environmental wellness project, and investing in the next generation of wellness practitioners at the Bangkok-based Chiva-Som International Academy.
Additionally, Chiva-Som Hua Hin was also recognised by the Mahidol University Faculty of Public Health with the ‘Public Health Influencer Award for Organisation 2024’ for demonstrating a consistent and effective approach to communicating health promotion information to a broad audience and serving as a role model for other organisations in health promotion and motivating the local community to embrace healthy practices. Chiva-Som Hua Hin’s awards this year also include the recognitions as ‘Asia Pacific’s Top Wellness and Spa’ by NOW Travel Asia Awards 2024, ‘Spa Resort of the Year – Silver’ by Compare Retreats’ Luxury Wellness Travel Awards 2024, and ‘Best Spa Retreat – Asia’ by The Luxury Spa Edit Awards 2024.
Furthermore, reinforcing brand Chiva-Som’s unparalleled dedication to holistic wellness and revolution in wellbeing, its latest offering Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar strengthens its positioning with multiple distinctions in just under 3 years of its operation. The resort received the award for ‘Middle East’s Leading Retreat 2024’ at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year, going up against some of the best retreats in the region. The prestigious award which is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence was bestowed at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai. The first immersive wellness resort in Middle East also was named a 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Winner in the ‘Wellness Retreat and Resort’ category. This Australian-based award, which culminates an eight-month process of entries, judging, and public voting, recognizes the best in wellness travel.
A testament to its family forward approach, Zulal Wellness Resort was also recognised as the ‘Multigenerational Wellness Resort of the Year’ in the first ever Compare Retreats’ Luxury Wellness Travel Awards 2024. Qatar’s largest wellness destination and the Middle East’s first full immersion wellness resort, Zulal Wellness Resort is the first to offer comprehensive Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM), as well an innovative approach to Family Wellness. It offers two distinct experiences, one for adults only, the other for families who can enjoy unique programmes fostering connection and self-discovery. It was also awarded the ‘Wellness Retreat of the Year’ at the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards 2024 and ‘Best Regional Spa Retreat – Middle East’ by The Luxury Spa Edit Awards 2024 highlighting its unique spa facilities and services.
Dedicated to holistic wellness, Zulal Wellness Resort also assists guests in achieving their desired state of total wellbeing through the power of nutrition. Blending food science and culinary artistry, the resort offers nutrient-rich meals that are not only flavourful but also designed to enhance happiness, vitality, and longevity. Its restaurant Al-Sidr Restaurant was recently named the ‘World’s Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant’ for the second consecutive year at the 5th annual World Culinary Awards. Additionally, it was recognised with the ‘Best Green & Clean’ Award for its outstanding wellness cuisine at the Fact Dining Awards 2024 in Doha.
