Internationally renowned wellness retreat haven The Farm at San Benito takes great pride in being recognized with two prestigious awards — Best General Manager Award and Best Hotel Spa Award — by the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2023.
The Farm at San Benito General Manager Preet Singh received the Best General Manager Award, gaining recognition from the international body as a deserving awardee – with his exceptional hospitality and holistic wellness leadership – during the awarding ceremonies held last June 5th at the Park Hyatt Bangkok.
“I want to do something meaningful and positively impact people’s lives, something different from what I did in the hotel business. There was also a strong attraction to be a part of the wellness industry. A niche market that has grown exponentially in recent years,” Mr. Singh said.
As a bemedalled veteran with 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Singh was awarded certifications from AM & HA, USA in 1987, as well as various management and leadership training and certifications like TMTC PUNE’s Management Appreciation Program, EHL Switzerland’s course on Excellence in Food & Beverage, Cornell University’s Strategic Hospitality Management Program, Harvard’s Manager Mentor Program, and certified MBA Program from IIM Bangalore, among others.
Prior to presiding over The Farm in 2017, Mr. Singh has already proven his capabilities working for more than three decades in other high-profile hotels like Taj Group of Hotels, Radisson Blu resort Hua Hin (Thailand), Carlson-Rezidor (Singapore), and Radisson Blu Hotel (Maldives), Radisson Blu Hotel (New Delhi), and others. His experience across Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America gave him a deep understanding of the high standards in the international service industry.
These achievements, along with his outgoing personality and excellent management skills, led to more of his laurels gaining high guest and personnel satisfaction scores.
The Farm at San Benito takes pride in Mr. Singh’s leadership expertise in operations, guest experience, and management skills.
The Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2023, a reputable event that celebrates and rewards excellence in the hospitality sector, carefully selected the award nominees from the most esteemed establishments in the Asia-Pacific region.
The award-giving body recognized The Farm’s unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality and wellness, adding prestige as the global leader in holistic wellness nature facilities.
As for the Best Hotel Spa Award, the international body acknowledged the unparalleled quality and rejuvenating experiences offered by The Farm’s Healing Sanctuary SPA.
Drawing inspiration from the principles and practices of Filipino healing rituals called hilot, the spa provides a unique and holistic approach to wellness.
Set in a serene and healing environment within the holistic wellness sanctuary, the spa aims to take guests on a transformative journey toward holistic well-being.
Furthermore, the spa incorporates the farm-to-skin concept with nourishing herbs and healing practices, where guests can indulge in a wide array of treatments delivered by highly skilled therapists who utilize touch therapy, massage, and energy healing techniques for holistic healing and wellness.
Global Head of Sales, Marketing & Communications Jennifer Sanvictores said that The Farm at San Benito is “extremely proud to receive the Best GM Award and the Best Spa Award at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2023.
“These awards are a testament to our 20 years of commitment to providing exceptional hospitality, world-class health and wellness experiences, and life-transformative healing holidays for our valued guests. We are deeply grateful for this recognition,” Ms. Sanvictores added.
As part of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia’s brand ethos, the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific aims to recognize and reward excellence in the hospitality industry.
The awards spotlight the exceptional places and individuals that make the Asia Pacific region the top destination for hospitality worldwide.