Oct 22: ELE|NA, the wellness and spa brand of Atmosphere Wellness Pvt. Ltd., has been named Leading Wellness and Spa Brand at the South Asian Travel Awards 2026, recognising its contribution to the evolving wellness hospitality landscape across the region.
Commenting on the recognition, Heidi Grimwood, Senior Vice President, ELE|NA, said,
“This recognition reinforces our belief that wellness should be an integral part of hospitality. Across the Maldives, India and beyond, we are committed to creating thoughtful, locally rooted experiences that make wellbeing a meaningful part of every stay.”
Guided by its Wellness Your Way™ philosophy, ELE|NA integrates wellness into the wider guest experience through its six Pillars of Vitality: TouchFlow, ReFine, BodyFit, SoulVibe, SleepSync and FoodDelight. Together, they encompass therapeutic treatments, movement, emotional wellbeing, restorative sleep and mindful nourishment, with experiences tailored to each resort’s setting and guest profile.
Beyond guest experiences, ELE|NA partners with hospitality businesses to develop and operate wellness destinations, offering expertise across concept development, spa operations, therapist training and guest experience management. Its approach combines the individuality of each property with the operational expertise required to deliver consistent, high-quality wellness experiences.
Sustainability remains central to this approach. ELE|NA holds Platinum Sustainable Wellness Accreditation across all its Maldives properties and is extending its wellness philosophy in India through destinations such as Vantara Niwas, Sadar Manzil Heritage by Atmosphere in Bhopal, and Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh. These partnerships reflect the brand’s commitment to creating wellness experiences that are rooted in their surroundings while bringing together responsible operations and holistic wellbeing.
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, Sri Lanka 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.
