In a significant triumph for the Maldivian wellness and hospitality industry, homegrown wellness brand ELE|NA has been announced as a finalist in two prestigious categories at the upcoming World Spa & Wellness Awards (WSWA) 2026.

The brand has secured spots on the global shortlist for:

• Worldwide Luxury Hotel / Resort Spa of the Year – awarded to ELE|NA Elements of Nature at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI.
• Sustainable Spa of the Year – awarded to ELE|NA Ayur at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO.

Launched in 2012 by the UK-based Professional Beauty Group, the London-hosted World Spa & Wellness Awards are widely regarded as one of the highest accolades in the international wellness circuit. Judged by an independent panel of leading global experts, the awards recognize ultimate excellence in guest care, service innovation, operational standards, and sustainability.

Luxury Meets Holistic Science

The nomination for Worldwide Luxury Hotel / Resort Spa of the Year recognizes the bespoke, transformative wellness journeys curated at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. Melding ancient therapeutic traditions with modern wellness science, the property features tranquil overwater treatment rooms where guests receive highly personalized, sensory-rich holistic care aimed at restoring vitality and balance.

Leading the Charge in Eco-Wellness

In the Sustainable Spa of the Year category, ELE|NA Ayur at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO stands out as the only representative from the Maldives to make the global shortlist.

This nomination underscores the brand's rigorous commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Sustainability is deeply integrated into the guest experience through interactive workshops and mindful, nature-rooted activities. Solidifying this dedication, ELE|NA has achieved the coveted Gold Standard accreditation from Sustainable Wellness, a benchmark non-profit organization established in 2020 to provide independent sustainability auditing for the wellness industry.

Shaping the Future of Wellness Hospitality

Being shortlisted alongside the world’s leading international wellness giants marks a major milestone for ELE|NA. The recognition validates the success of the brand's signature Wellness Your Way™ philosophy—an adaptable framework designed to enhance both the guest experience and long-term eco-value across resort environments.

As ELE|NA continues to expand its conscious, nature-rooted wellness concepts across the Maldives, India, and beyond, this double nomination firmly cements its growing influence on the global wellness stage.