GlobalSpa
24-Oct-2026
ELE|NA, a Leading Wellness and Spa Brand adds another jewel to its crown.
ELE|NA has been named Leading Wellness and Spa Brand at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, marking another milestone for the Maldives-born wellness brand and its work across the region’s hospitality industry.
For ELE|NA, the recognition reflects a journey built around more than the guest experience alone. As wellness becomes an increasingly integral part of luxury hospitality, the brand continues to work with resort partners to develop and operate wellness destinations that bring together thoughtful experiences, trained therapists, locally relevant elements and operational expertise.
Rooted in its Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, ELE|NA approaches wellness as an integrated part of a guest’s stay. It’s Pillars Of Vitality: TouchFlow, ReFine, BodyFit, SoulVibe, SleepSync and FoodDelight, bring together therapeutic treatments, movement, emotional wellbeing, restorative sleep and mindful nourishment, allowing each resort to shape experiences around its setting and guest profile.
Beyond the guest experience, ELE|NA works closely with hospitality partners to develop and operate wellness destinations, bringing together concept development, spa operations, therapist training and guest-centric experiences. Combining the individuality of each resort with the systems and expertise required to deliver consistent, high-quality wellness, the brand also embeds sustainability into its operational approach.
With Platinum Sustainable Wellness Accreditation across all its Maldives properties, ELE|NA continues to champion responsible spa operations, environmental stewardship and community wellbeing, demonstrating how sustainability can become an integral part of luxury wellness hospitality.
Extending its commitment to wellbeing beyond the treatment room, the ELE|NA Wellness Academy nurtures the people behind the experience. Through personalised learning journeys that bring together traditional therapies, practical training and contemporary wellness knowledge, the Academy empowers therapists to grow in their craft and become catalysts for positive change across the wellness industry.
The recognition at SATA Awards 2026 marks an important milestone in ELE|NA’s journey as it continues to expand its presence beyond its Maldivian roots, bringing its approach to integrated wellness into India, Nepal and other emerging hospitality destinations.
As wellness becomes an increasingly important part of how travellers choose to experience a destination, ELE|NA remains focused on creating spaces where wellbeing feels less like an addition to a stay and more like a natural part of it.
