Phuket’s Layan Life Blends Thai Healing and High-Tech Medicine in AHEAD Asia Awards Shortlist
(IN SHORT) Layan Life by Anantara at Anantara Layan Phuket has been named a finalist in the 2025 AHEAD Asia Awards, which honor excellence in hotel design and guest innovation. The retreat’s design fuses modern medical technologies with ancient Thai healing, realized through biophilic architecture by Martin Palleros and Tierra Design and interiors by P49 Design Co. Ltd. Inspired by the four elements, the sanctuary offers personalized wellness programs—Mindfulness for Life, Beauty for Life, Active for Life—plus à la carte treatments and membership benefits. Winners are set to be announced on September 12, 2025.
(PRESS RELEASE) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is thrilled to announce that its wellness concept, Layan Life by Anantara, has been chosen as a finalist in the 2025 AHEAD Asia Awards. This accolade, organized by Sleeper Magazine, celebrates forward-thinking hotel design, cutting-edge architecture, and exceptional guest experiences. A distinguished jury of architects, interior designers, and hospitality leaders will reveal the winners on September 12, 2025.
Layan Life by Anantara stood out for its groundbreaking approach to wellness hospitality, where state-of-the-art medical treatments meet Thailand’s time-honoured healing arts. Renowned architect Martin Palleros and his Tierra Design team crafted a sanctuary that weaves biophilic elements into every detail, from natural materials and living walls to fluid spatial layouts. Interior specialists P49 Design Co. Ltd reinforced this vision, channeling the four traditional Thai medicine elements—earth, water, fire, and air—into bespoke treatment suites and communal relaxation areas. The result is a regenerative retreat that nurtures mind, body, and spirit while treading lightly on the environment.
Frederic Varnier, Vice President of Operations for Thailand South at Minor Hotels, remarked, “Being shortlisted for AHEAD Asia underscores our commitment to pioneering sustainable wellness. We’re proud of our colleagues and partners whose creativity and dedication have brought this vision to life, offering guests an immersive journey of renewal.”
Layan Life delivers three signature wellness paths—Mindfulness for Life, Beauty for Life, and Active for Life—each customizable to individual goals. Guests may also select standalone therapies, from energy-balancing rituals to advanced cosmetic procedures. For those seeking long-term wellbeing, membership options provide continuous access to expert guidance, exclusive events, and ongoing revitalization.
Discover more at www.layanlifephuket.com.
Media contact:
Angela Moore
Cluster Director of Public Relations
amoore@anantara.com
Mark Thomson
Group Director of PR and Communications
mthomson@minor.com
+66 (0)2 365 7678
SOURCE: Minor Hotels
