The pioneering wellness brand and experts in transformative lifestyle Chiva-Som stays ahead with multiple award recognition for excellence in wellness for its Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar.
The world-class reputations of Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort in wellness and spa tourism have been further cemented by the array of global awards and accolades they have collected this season. Recently the two acclaimed wellness resorts achieved recognition from multiple organisations around the world.
Since its inception in 1995, Chiva-Som has led the industry in bespoke transformative health and wellness, combining evidence-based, traditional wellness philosophies rooted in local culture with the latest health research and technology. 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.
For its unparalleled commitment to both wellness and sustainability, Chiva-Som Hua Hin was awarded a Gold in the 14th annual Thailand Tourism Awards under the category of Best Wellness and Spa Retreat. Held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and announced in September, the award highlights Thai operators that support sustainable and responsible tourism to high international standards.
Chiva-Som Hua Hin’s team of world class wellness practitioners deliver 15 precision-targeted, results-orientated retreats supporting wellness goals from Gut Health, Fitness, and Sustainable Weight Management through to specialist retreats to support recovery from specific conditions, such as migraines (Cranial Relief retreat) and hypertension (Tension Release retreat). Reflecting the excellence of the wellness offering, the resort won Best Medical Wellness Retreat at the India-based GlobalSpa Awards 2023. Inspiring exceptional standards and connecting consumers with the best health destinations in the world, the GlobalSpa Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in wellness tourism.
The pioneering wellness brand recently expanded its offering with the opening of Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som soft launched in 2021, Qatar’s largest wellness destination and the Middle East’s first full immersion wellness resort. Zulal Wellness Resort also offers the world’s first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM), which combines a thousand years of wellness traditions with 21st century expertise and technology. It is no wonder that the resort was named World’s Leading Retreat 2023, Middle East's Leading Retreat, and Qatar's Leading Resort by the renowned World Travel Awards which is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. For the third consecutive year, it was also named Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat in the 9th annual World Spa Awards in October.
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 culinary offerings have been named Wellness Cuisine of the Year in the Destination Deluxe Awards 2023 and its restaurant Al-Sidr Restaurant was named World's Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant 2023 by the World Culinary Awards. Complementing the resort’s unique wellness offerings is its service excellence, recognised by the Qatar Tourism and the World Tourism Board which gave Zulal Wellness Resort a ‘5 Star Hotel Award’ in 2023.
Of the awards, Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som, Mr. Krip Rojanastien, said, “We are honoured to be given such extensive recognition by industry experts, and customers across the world. These achievements reflect the views of our valued guests without whom we would not have come this far. We would also like to spotlight the teams of Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort – the advisors, specialists, and practitioners - because these awards, which recognise excellence of our wellness offerings, are a direct result of their hard work and dedication to guests.”