28th October 2020: A pioneer in global wellness, Chiva-Som is delighted to announce that its two wellness destinations, Chiva-Som Hua Hin, the flagship property in Thailand have been named Asia's Best Wellness Retreat and Thailand's Best Wellness Retreat in the 2020 edition of the World Spa Awards, crowning a glittering year of accolades and award wins for the wellness destination and its first venture outside of Thailand, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, in Qatar, has also been recognised in the prestigious awards programme, named the World's Best New Wellness Retreat.

The World Spa Awards aim to drive up standards in spa and wellness tourism and foster growth by rewarding the leading organisations in their respective fields. Award categories cover the entire spectrum of the spa and wellness industry, ranging from hotel spas, detox programmes and aromatherapy brands to wellness apps, spa destinations and wellness retreats. Announced on 28th October 2020 with a digital celebration, the World Spa Awards recorded a phenomenal show of support from spa and wellness professionals as well as spa consumers this year with an outstanding number of nominations. For further details visit: www.worldspaawards.com / Social media: #worldspaawards2020

Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som, Mr. Krip Rojanastien, said of the awards: “We are deeply touched and proud to receive worldwide recognition for our continuous efforts within the spa and wellness industry. With both Chiva-Som in Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort in Qatar being recognised in the awards, this is a wonderful testament to our brand promise of supporting and delivering exceptional health and wellbeing experiences for our guests. We are excited to have created something completely new with Zulal Wellness Resort, whilst ensuring the much loved Chiva-Som DNA runs through every element of the offering, and we only hope to elevate our benchmarks of excellence in the years to come.”

Chiva-Som is recognised as a leader in wellness, and its flagship resort, located on the shores of Hua Hin, Thailand, since 1995 has been highly regarded for its world-class facilities and the wellness team's unparalleled skill and depth of knowledge in inspiring optimal health and wellbeing. Offering a holistic approach to health and wellness that blends Eastern and Western philosophies, Chiva-Som Hua Hin is renowned for the quality of its therapies as well as its delicious, healthy wellness cuisine. A host of cutting-edge physiotherapy and spa treatments further enhance an already encyclopedic wellness offering, cementing the brand's longstanding position as a pioneer in the wellness industry.

Drawing on Chiva-Som's 25 years of expertise and wellness knowledge, Zulal Wellness Resort has been recognised with the prestigious award, World's Best New Wellness Retreat. Set to open early 2021, Zulal will be the Middle East's first full-immersion wellness resort, the largest wellness destination in Qatar, and the world's first centre for Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM). Representing a key departure for Chiva-Som, the resort will encompass a bespoke holistic Family Wellness Resort which anticipates the needs of the modern family, as well as catering for individuals and couples seeking to indulge in Chiva-Som's world-class wellness programmes and state-of-the-art international treatments.

Whilst travel restrictions remain in place, Chiva-Som has launched its Online Wellness Services and Online Intensive Wellness Series to continue its programme of support for those at home. The new services offer interactive sessions designed to connect participants with Chiva-Som's expert wellness advisors and provide remote access to a wide range of therapies and activities to enhance and support wellness goals.

 For more information about Chiva-Som and Zulal Wellness Resort, please visit www.chivasom.com

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ABOUT CHIVA-SOM

For more than 25 years, the company behind the award-winning Chiva-Som has been a pioneer in transformative wellness practices to global acclaim. Its commitment to an innovative, holistic approach which expertly balances mind, body and spirit, continues to this day with its flagship resort in Hua Hin, Thailand and the latest addition to the Chiva-Som family - Zulal Wellness Resort in Khasooma, Qatar.

Optimal, bespoke wellness lies at the heart of each Chiva-Som experience. With its unique synergy of indigenous traditions and evidence-based wellness, Chiva-Som partners with guests on highly personalised wellness journeys focused on complete lifestyle transformation. At the new Zulal Wellness Resort these extend to the entire family. Guests are motivated throughout their journey by knowledgeable and caring staff, who address their goals with the unique heart of Chiva-Som Hospitality.

Chiva-Som's genuine approach to wellness extends to the wider community, with educational opportunities and global sustainability initiatives at the core of everything the brand does.

ABOUT ZULAL WELLNESS RESORT BY CHIVA-SOM

Zulal Wellness Resort is a unique wellbeing haven, brought to life by Qatar's premier master developers, Msheireb Properties. Set to be Qatar's largest wellness destination, and the Middle East's first wellbeing resort, Zulal is expected to be a major tourism transformation driver, bringing the world's attention to Qatar and the region. Located in Khasooma, a private coastal location to the north of Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort brings visitors a holistic wellness experience, offering the highest international standards that are inclusive of local family values.

Zulal is an Arabic word which means 'pure natural water' and is used to reflect the rejuvenating properties of the natural water found in the desert. Zulal Wellness Resort offers two venues for health and wellbeing. Adults can access a wide range of therapeutic and lifestyle enhancement treatments based upon traditional Arabic and Islamic wellness principles through the destination. The Family Wellness Resort enables families to enjoy positive wellness experiences together, inspiring young children and their parents with fun, interactive activities that help them learn more about adopting a healthy lifestyle. Zulal Wellness Resort offers guests unique services and treatments, which are based upon Islamic wellness principles and use indigenous ingredients to the region.