W Retreat and Spa – Maldives, has been awarded the Maldives’ Leading Spa resort at the prestigious World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held in Johannesburg on July 7, 2010.
See this article from October 2006 for more information on the W Retreat & Spa MaldivesCompeting against 14 other nominations in a hotly contested category, the picturesque surroundings, environment, and bespoke service of the W Retreat & Spa won them Leading Spa Resort. Striding ahead of other Spa resorts across the globe, W Retreat & Spa – Maldives is the perfect haven to indulge a fabulously chic & contemporary lifestyle.
With the award winning “Whatever/Whenever” philosophy as its mantra, the W Retreat & Spa Maldives takes the service culture one step further by offering guests exclusive access ”Wherever”. This mindset helps to ensure that guests get what their hearts desire – as long as it’s legal! Whether its couture hot off the catwalks in Milan, Champagne straight from the French vineyards or even just your favourite shoes you left at home, W Retreat & Spa – Maldives will grant your wish.
The W Retreat & Spa Maldives also features its renowned AWAY Spa. With its indoor and outdoor treatment areas and over 125 treatments on the menu, it’s the perfect place to escape whilst on the island. Highlights include private yoga lessons, creative expression and champagne facials.
Rosemarie Domdom, Complex Director of Marketing at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives comments; “We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award. It is a great testament to all the hard work the W Talent team has put into running and building up its fantastic reputation.”
The awards were attended by 1,200 of the region’s most senior industry leaders including CEOs, directors of leading travel companies, government ministers, heads of tourism departments and destinations, industry association leaders, and celebrities.
Graham E. Cooke, founder and president of World Travel Awards, comments “Because of their global reach and reputation, World Travel Awards are unique and regularly referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of travel and tourism. This means that consumers are increasingly using our portfolio of winners as a reliable and independent guide when booking their vacation.”
W Retreat & Spa – Maldives will now go on to compete in World Travel Awards 2010 final in London, immediately before World Travel Market on Sunday, November 7, 2010.