India is set for its largest-ever participation in World Wellness Weekend, with more than 525 properties confirmed for the 10th edition from 18–20 September 2026. The expanded participation brings hotels, retreats, Ayurveda networks, and institutional partners together, strengthening India’s positioning as a global wellness destination.
India has confirmed more than 525 properties for the 10th edition of World Wellness Weekend (WWW), which will take place across 190 countries from 18–20 September 2026. The participation includes luxury hotel groups, boutique wellness retreats, Ayurveda institutions, and government and institutional partners.
India ranked #5 globally in the 2025 edition of WWW. With participation expanding this year, the India & Asia Pacific network is targeting the #1 global ranking for the 10th anniversary edition.
The confirmed participation comprises 19 resorts and retreats, 126 properties from hotel groups, and more than 380 properties across the institutional and Ayurveda network.
Reena Sheth, World Wellness Weekend Ambassador for India & Asia Pacific and Founder & Chief Wellness Strategist, Gaiia, said, “What began as steady, conversation-by-conversation outreach has grown into a truly formidable national presence — one that reflects India’s deep and authentic connection to wellness, from its luxury hospitality sector to its centuries-old Ayurvedic traditions.”
Hotel groups expand participation
The participating resorts and retreats include Shangri-La Bengaluru (CHI, The Spa), Shangri-La New Delhi, Fairmont Mumbai, Fairmont Jaipur, Fairmont Udaipur, OMASRA in Jaipur and Udaipur, Kairali — The Ayurvedic Village in Palakkad, Kerala, Somatheram in Kovalam, Kerala, SwaSwara — CGH Earth in Gokarna, Karnataka, and Vana — Six Senses in Rishikesh.
Other participants include Aum Wellness in Mumbai, Samoda Spa in Jaipur, Trē Wellness Resort in Vikarabad, Telangana, Dharana at Shillim in Lonavala, Kshemavana in Bengaluru, Atmantan in Mulshi, Pune, Swastik Luxury Wellbeing Sanctuary in Khadakwasla, Pune, and Della Resort in Lonavala.
The hotel group participation includes The Lodhi, Imperial, Oberoi Mumbai, Oberoi New Delhi, Tree of Life Resort & Spa, St. Regis Mumbai, The Leela, Hyatt Hotels, ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels/IHCL, Meghavi Wellness, Taj J Wellness Circle properties, and Sofitel Mumbai BKC.
The Leela is participating with 14 properties, while Taj Hotels/IHCL has confirmed participation across 90 properties. Meghavi Wellness is participating with seven locations.
Institutional network widens reach
Madhavbaug, with 350 properties, and Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), with more than 30 centres, have joined WWW 2026 as institutional partners. Their participation marks an expansion of the initiative into India’s public wellness infrastructure.
WWW India is also engaged in outreach with the Ministry of AYUSH at the Central and Maharashtra state levels, as well as the D Y Patil Group. Support has been confirmed informally, with formal letters of endorsement in process.
The initiative said the institutional interest reflects alignment between WWW’s mission and India’s “Heal in India” initiative to position the country as a global hub for traditional and holistic wellness.
Formal letters of support have been received from BSWA — Bali Spa & Wellness Association, Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, ASPI — Indonesian Spa Association, CIDESCO Indonesia, LSP Nasional, ASTI — Indonesian Spa Therapist Association, MTDC, and Madhavbaug.
Additional support has been confirmed through correspondence from AYUSH Maharashtra, the Ministry of AYUSH in Delhi, and the D Y Patil Group, with formal letters awaited.
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