Middle East Spa Award 2012 Winners Announced

World Class Design, Amenities and Service Recognised in Prestigious Industry Awards

The winners of the third Middle East Spa Awards, the region’s ultimate recognition of excellence in the spa and wellness industry, were crowned this morning (Tuesday) at a spectacular breakfast ceremony held at The Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai, on the opening day of The Hotel Show.

Sponsored by The Address Hotel, the awards were judged by an international panel of independent industry experts and attracted a record 77 entries from spas throughout the Middle East in 10 different categories including: best green initiative, best spa marketing, best spa therapist, best independent spa, best destination spa and best hotel spa.

Frederique Maurell, Event Director for The Hotel Show said: “The exceptional calibre of entries received this year highlights the international standards of spas in our region. As the largest and most influential hospitality supplies event in the Middle East, The Hotel Show has consistently showcased the best products and services from around the world, and to see this excellence carried through to the Awards only adds to the show’s stature.”

Middle East Spa 2012 Winners:

Green Initiative Award: Six Senses, Zighy Bay
Spa Marketing Award: The Spa – The Address, Marina
Spa Therapist Award: Anni Loma – Zen The Spa, Beach Rotana,

Abu Dhabi

Devi Iranti – Zen the Spa, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi

Spa Director/Manager Award: Dr.Mary Ann – Al Nahda Resort & Spa
Spa Design Award: Spa Aquatonic – Crowne Plaza, Kuwait
Signature Facial Treatment Award: Amara Spa – Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi
Signature Body Treatment Award: Ahasees Spa & Club – Grand Hyatt, Dubai
Best Independent Spa Award: Sensasia Urban Spa – Emirates Golf Club
Best Destination Spa Award: Banyan Tree Spa Alwadi
Best Hotel Spa Award: Ahasees Spa & Club – Grand Hyatt, Dubai

The Hotel Show runs until 17th May 2012 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Entry is free for industry professionals with registration conducted on-site.