Spain And Mexico Lead Longevity Tourism Rise As SHA Secures World Spa Awards 2026 Glory

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Momentum is building for Spain and Mexico in medical tourism, especially after SHA was recognized at the World Spa Awards 2026. Innovation, quality and transformative experiences have once again placed SHA’s wellness and longevity programs at the top of the industry. Representatives of the World Spa Awards 2026 program have released the names of the best spa and wellness destinations of the year. The best in class awards honor the spas and wellness facilities that provide excellence in the art of travel and leisure, combined with cutting edge treatments and first class services.

This year, SHA, a global leader in longevity and preventive wellness, has achieved multiple international honours across key categories, highlighting its commitment to transforming health, wellbeing, and personalised longevity journeys.

SHA received the following prestigious awards:

• World’s Best Longevity Programme 2026: Advanced Longevity at SHA Mexico
• World’s Best Wellness Clinic 2026: SHA Spain
• Spain’s Best Wellness Retreat 2026: SHA Spain
• Latin America’s Best Wellness Retreat 2026: SHA Mexico
• Mexico’s Best Wellness Retreat 2026: SHA Mexico

These recognitions further strengthen SHA’s position as a leading global destination for wellness, longevity, and transformative health experiences.

Upon receiving these recognitions, Alejandro Bataller, Managing Partner of SHA and AB Living Group, commented: “We are delighted to have been recognized at the World Spa Awards 2026 with such significant distinctions. After nearly two decades of pioneering innovation, we are deeply grateful for the trust of our guests and readers around the world. These recognitions inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of integrative health and wellness, and to transform lives with passion and purpose.”

At the centre of SHA’s approach is the SHA Method, a unique wellness model that blends advanced medical science, integrative health practices, and long-term sustainable lifestyle changes. More than 100,000 guests have already experienced its personalised transformation programmes, with SHA Spain becoming the foundation for the brand’s global growth strategy, followed by the launch of SHA Mexico.

Continuing its international expansion, SHA Emirates is set to open in 2028 in Al Jurf, located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The upcoming destination will introduce SHA’s holistic wellness philosophy to the Middle East while creating the world’s first longevity island, designed to offer a new approach to health, wellbeing, and preventive care.