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Top Honours for Thai Spas and Wellness Resorts |
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Thai spas and wellness retreats won top honours at the 2006 SpaAsia Crystal
awards ceremony during the second SpaAsia Wellness Summit organised at this
rapidly growing beach resort last week.
Just under 300 delegates from 30 countries including spa professionals, investors, hoteliers, medical practitioners, brand managers and governmental agencies attended the summit, held in Thailand for the second consecutive year. The summit focussed on reviving the “spirit” of the industry under the theme “Themed Enlivening the Spirit: Kindred Hearts to Healing Passions.” Organised by the Singapore-based publishing group Wellness Media, the summit featured a line-up of internationally acclaimed and accredited speakers, comprising academics, doctors, life coaches, healers, trainers and spa operators. The Thailand SpaAsia Crystal award winners were: BEST HUMAN RESOURCE PROGRAMME: Six Senses Resorts & Spas BEST DESTINATION SPA: The Dheva Spa at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiangmai. BEST WELLNESS RETREAT: Chiva-Som International Health Resort BEST COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: Chiva-Som International Health Resort . PUBLISHER'S CHOICE AWARD: The Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. The summit was preceded by a professional Study Tour organised by the Spa Association of Thailand to give participants a chance to meet with a premium selection of Thai Spa operators and checkout a display of Thai Spa products. Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Mrs Juthamas Siriwan, said, “The promotion of health and wellness tourism is one of our key strategic marketing directions in the year ahead. The summit gave Thailand a wonderful opportunity to take this strategy forward.” The Thai government is trying to promote traditional health because they focus on prevention rather than cure, use local resources and contribute to the preservation of tropical plants and local heritage. Thai herbs, cuisine and medicine as well as health and beauty products are a part of daily life and used prominently in the more than 700 long stay health care, spa and resorts in Thailand. For those who prefer modern medical treatments, Thailand boasts more than 400 private hospitals. Wellness and beauty products are estimated to generate annual revenues of billions of baht for the Thai economy. |
 Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiangmai  Spread over 60 acres of serene, natural landscapes, incorporating picturesque rice paddies, tropical hardwoods and exotic plantations lies Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai. Dhara Dhevi comes from the Sanskrit words meaning “Star Goddess”, epitomizing romance, mystique and legendary beauty, the same qualities found at the resort. The Resort’s design draws from authentic Lanna structures - found across Northern Thailand, South China, Laos and Myanmar - and colonial splendor. Traditional wooden rice barns, ornate temple-like structures and magnificent colonial mansions have been erected in clusters, providing luxury accommodation, restaurants and recreational areas. The result is a beautiful and richly restored heritage, creating an ambience of serenity. |
 Khantoke
Dinner - Traditional Northern Thai CuisineJoin this coach tour for an evening out by having Khantoke Dinner. The customary northern Thai style of eating with food being served in large platters at low tables while you sit on mats on the floor. Let yourself be entertained by a selection of northern cultural performances. Don't delay - book now for this truly wonderful experience. Click here for more information and Booking Details » |
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