ELE|NA Spa has been announced as a recipient of prestigious certifications from sustainable wellness organizations, winning Gold Awards for Sustainable Spa Operations with OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, OBLU NATURE Helengeli By Sentido, OBLU SELECT Sangeli and VARU By Atmosphere, as well as Silver Awards with OBLU SELECT Lobigili and OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi.
The announcement was made on World Environment Day, a key event led by one of our Sustainable Wellness Partners, the United Nations Environment Programme. This year’s theme, “Ecosystem Restoration”, highlights the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainability – values that align perfectly with our ongoing efforts.
Commenting on the honour, Heidi Grimwood, Vice President of ELE|NA Spas, said: “This Gold Award is a testament to the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of our team members across all our facilities. Each of our spas has appointed a Sustainable Ambassador who continually delivers new projects each month, ensuring that our sustainability efforts are continually evolving and making a real impact. This recognition underlines our commitment to creating a green and sustainable environment for both our guests and staff.”
ELE|NA Spa’s Gold and Silver Awards reflect the company’s comprehensive approach to sustainability. Each spa under the ELE|NA Spa brand has a dedicated Sustainable Ambassador who is responsible for introducing and overseeing a new eco-friendly project each month. These efforts include reducing waste, conserving water and utilizing sustainable products and energy sources.
Sustainable ambassadors also host sustainability workshops for guests, teaching them how to make sustainable snacks, household essentials, and skin care products. These workshops provide valuable knowledge and practical skills to help guests incorporate sustainable practices into their daily lives. By engaging guests in these hands-on activities, ELE|NA Spa is expanding its sustainability efforts beyond operational practices and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among its customers.
ELE|NA Spa’s commitment is not limited to operational practices, but also extends to educating guests and staff on the importance of sustainability. This dual approach ensures that everyone involved with ELE|NA Spa is part of the journey to a greener future.
Heidi Grimwood emphasized the important role each team member plays in achieving these sustainability goals. The collaborative efforts of staff, guests and the broader community are essential to driving the positive change necessary to protect the environment. ELE|NA Spa is leading the wellness industry by continually evolving its practices and setting new sustainability benchmarks.
Being recognized by a sustainable wellness organization on World Environment Day is a powerful reminder of the impact that committed sustainability efforts can make. ELE|NA Spa remains committed to fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and strives to ensure its operations have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the planet.
ELE I NA stands for Elements of Nature, referring to the five forces of nature – wood, fire, earth, metal and water – whose energies circulate around and within everyone, helping to heal. Offering a customized wellness journey with the “Wellness Your Way” program, it is specially designed to suit the individual needs of guests, with a focus on holistic treatments, alternative medicine therapies and gourmet plant-based cuisine during the all-inclusive getaway. At ELE|NA, guests embark on a journey of holistic wellness, healing and relaxation, leaving them feeling rejuvenated and refreshed by a life-changing experience that combines local healing traditions with international beauty and spa treatments to provide a one-of-a-kind experience.
