New Delhi: At the recently concluded AsiaSpa Awards, 2011, The Leela Palace Udaipur took home the trophy for the ‘Most luxurious hotel spa’ in India.

The AsiaSpa Awards recognise exceptional spas and have been instrumental in focusing international recognition on India’s spas. Setting a benchmark in quality and innovation, these awards are held to encourage the rapidly growing spa and wellness industry in the country. The nominations are processed and validated by the reputed audit firm, Grant Thornton.

Receiving the award, Tamir Kobrin, General Manager, The Leela Palace Udaipur said, “I am delighted to receive this honour. It gives us tremendous pride to be recognised for our passion to serve and care. We embrace this commitment as we carry on our mission to create experiences that bring joy to our guests.”

This recognition comes close on the heels of the Leela Palace Udaipur winning the ‘Best luxury resort spa’ in India at World Luxury Spa Awards™ 2011. The World Luxury Spa Awards™ celebrate the spa industry with 8 spa categories. These Awards have an independent judging process based on spa guest votes and feedback and votes from a selected global panel of spa industry professionals.

Open to luxury spas in the respective categories, the World Luxury Spa Awards™ are recognized and respected on the global front and are universally acknowledged.

Marinique Truter, Executive Manager, World Luxury Spa Awards™ said: “Recipients of this prestigious accolade see challenges as opportunities and stay ahead with strategic changes allowing facilities and service to stay on par with global trends.”