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Kairali sets a world record at the World Luxury Hotel Awards

Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village, located in Palakkad, Kerala, has achieved a global milestone by winning four prestigious awards at the 18th World Luxury Hotel Awards in Bali. This accomplishment makes it the only establishment worldwide to earn such recognition at the event. The accolades include Best Luxury Yoga and Wellness Retreat Worldwide, Best Luxury Wellness Healing Retreat in Asia, Best Luxury Holistic Retreat in South West Asia, and Best Luxury Ayurveda Spa in South West Asia. These awards solidify Kairali’s leadership in authentic Ayurveda-based wellness, celebrated for its holistic and transformative experiences.

Abhilash K Ramesh, Executive Director, Kairali Ayurvedic Group, expressed, “These awards are a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team. At Kairali, we strive to offer not just a retreat but a holistic journey that reconnects body, mind and spirit.”

LOOKS Salon leads the way in wedding beauty

LOOKS Salon has been awarded the title of ‘Best Wedding Influencer for Friends and Family Hair & Makeup’ at the WeddingSutra Influencer Awards 2024, held in Mumbai. The salon, with over 6,000 professionals and 228 locations across 52 cities in India, specialises in providing personalised hair and makeup services for wedding guests.

The award recognises LOOKS Salon’s commitment to excellence in hair and makeup artistry, enhancing the confidence and appearance of wedding attendees. The team expresses gratitude to clients and the WeddingSutra community for their recognition and support and remains committed to elevating wedding celebrations.

Aveda hosts an exclusive re-launch event with Streamline Beauty

Aveda redefined plant-based beauty with a relaunch event at Mumbai’s NMACC. Designed for salon partners and industry leaders, the evening showcased Aveda’s mission of clean, conscious beauty through wellness zones like Chakra Alignment and Ritual of Renewal. Ankith Arora, Founder and CEO, Streamline Beauty India; Gillian Pope, Head Educator, EMEA; Shane Wolf, Global Brand President; and Rohan Vaziralli, GM, Estée Lauder India, shared insights on Aveda’s sustainable vision, while live sitar music and a vegan feast celebrated the brand’s ethos. Guests explored innovative products, received eco-conscious gifts and strengthened partnerships. The presence of international educators, global brand leaders, and top salon clients such as Enrich and Affinity added depth and diversity to the event.