Layan Life by Anantara at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort Announced as Finalist for AHEAD Asia 2025 Awards
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is proud to announce that Layan Life by Anantara has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious AHEAD Asia 2025 Awards, a recognition that celebrates outstanding achievements in hospitality design and guest experience.
Organized by Sleeper Magazine, AHEAD Asia is part of the global AHEAD Awards program that honors excellence in hotel design, architecture, and innovation, judged by a panel of leading industry professionals from architecture, interior design, and hotel operations. The winners will be announced at the AHEAD Asia Awards Ceremony on September 12, 2025.
Layan Life by Anantara was shortlisted for AHEAD Asia 2025 for its exceptional design that raises the standard for wellness hospitality. This sanctuary blends advanced medical science with Thailand’s ancient healing traditions in a setting that is both innovative and deeply connected to nature.
Architect Martin Palleros, the Tierra Design team and interior designers P49 Design Co. Ltd created a biophilic retreat that reflects the Whole of Life philosophy and the four elements of traditional Thai medicine, offering guests a true sense of balance, transformation, and peace. Its focus on sustainability, harmony with the natural surroundings and integrated approach to wellbeing reflect the values celebrated by the AHEAD Awards
We are honored that Layan Life by Anantara has been shortlisted for the AHEAD Asia Awards. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our design partners to create meaningful spaces that connect guests with nature while upholding a strong commitment to sustainability. We are proud to offer an experience that is both distinctive and responsible,Frederic Varnier, Vice President Operations, Thailand South for Minor Hotels.
Building on this vision, Layan Life offers transformative wellbeing for life. Guests can choose from personalised luxury wellness retreats such as Mindfulness for Life, Beauty for Life and Active for Life, or explore treatments à la carte at their own pace. Exclusive memberships are also available for those who wish to make wellness part of their daily lifestyle with ongoing expert care and guidance.
For more information visit www.layanlifephuket.com
A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara has connected guests to genuine places, people, and stories in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations since 2001. Each Anantara embraces the surroundings and culture of its destination to create unforgettable memories for every guest. From city to sea and desert to jungle, Anantara delivers heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality at its over 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean.
Anantara is part of the global hospitality group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
Visit anantara.com for more information, and connect with Anantara on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 640* hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its hotel brands including Anantara, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, Colbert Collection, NH, Oaks, and iStay, as well as a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences, and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.
Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.
Discover our world at minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
*Property count includes operating properties as well as committed developments through ownership, joint ventures, signed leases and management agreements.
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- Mark Thomson
- Group Director of PR and Communications
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