World Spa Awards
- Entry
- Public welcome
- 12th Year
- Annual Programme
- Public Vote
- Global Categories
- World Travel
- Sister Awards
About World Spa Awards
World Spa Awards 2027 dates are to be announced. Check back here for the confirmed dates.
World Spa Awards 2027 dates are to be announced. The details below are from the 2026 edition, and this page will be updated as soon as the organiser confirms the new dates.
The World Spa Awards is the most prestigious awards programme in spa tourism, celebrating and rewarding excellence in spa and wellness tourism through an annual public voting programme. A sister event of the World Travel Awards (now in its 33rd year), the programme covers Hotel Spas, Wellness Retreats, Detox and Longevity Programmes, Medical Spas, and Spa Destinations worldwide. Now in its 12th year, winners are determined by public vote across regional and global categories.
Key information
- Dates
- Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Time
- 09:00
- Venue
- Online, United Kingdom
- Type
- Awards, Beauty, Online, Spa & Wellness, Wellness / Retreat
- Entry
- Public welcome
- Hosted by
- World Luxury Media Group Limited
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Event features
- Networking opportunity
Frequently asked questions
What are the World Spa Awards?
The World Spa Awards is a global programme celebrating excellence in spa and wellness tourism. It is a sister event of the World Travel Awards and covers hotel spas, wellness retreats, medical spas and spa destinations.
How are World Spa Awards winners chosen?
Winners are determined by public vote. Nominations open around February to April, voting runs May to August, and winners are announced in September each year.
Who can be nominated for a World Spa Award?
Spas, wellness retreats, medical spas and spa destinations worldwide can be nominated across regional and global categories. The programme covers all continents.
When is the next World Spa Awards ceremony?
The 2026 winners are announced on 22 September 2026. The programme is in its 12th annual edition.
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