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BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spanish skincare brand takes a key step in its commitment to remaining a global leader in the world of high-end wellness experiences and becomes the first and exclusive "Official Spa Brand" of The World's 50 Best Hotels, the global authority in hospitality excellence. With this partnership, Natura Bissé strengthens its commitment to luxury hotels as part of its international growth strategy.
The World's 50 Best Hotels awards ceremony will be held in London this week, bringing together the world's top hoteliers for a three-day event. For the occasion, Natura Bissé will curate a series of innovative experiences designed to inspire attendees in their continuous pursuit of excellence for their guests and to support a sustainable and profitable business model.
This is a key alliance at a time of unprecedented growth in luxury tourism. Demand for high-end, innovative experiences continues to rise, and wellness is becoming a core element of the new emotional and transformative luxury. The latest report from the Global Wellness Institute* states that the wellness sector has grown by 9% annually since 2020 and is projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028 - nearly double its size in 2019.
* Global Wellness Institute (2024). The Global Wellness Economy Reaches a New Peak of $6.3 Trillion And Is Forecast to Hit $9 Trillion by 2028. Link to the article.
"Natura Bissé was born as a spa brand, and for over four decades we have collaborated with some of the world's most iconic hotels. It is an honor to become the first and exclusive official spa partner of The World's 50 Best Hotels. We are convinced we can bring real value to an industry we strongly believe in—one that will play a key role in a new global paradigm that increasingly demands truly transformative wellness experiences.", Lluis Uriach, Strategic Projects Director of Natura Bissé Group.
Natura Bissé is currently present in over 450 hotels around the world, including major groups such as The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, Rosewood, Belmond, St. Regis, Fairmont, Mandarin Oriental and Grand Hyatt. The brand's treatments make a true difference in the spa, its 100% charitable amenities—recently awarded by Condé Nast Traveler Spain— delight guests in their rooms, and a carefully curated retail selection allows them to continue their self-care at home.
"We are thrilled to partner with Natura Bissé, a leading name in skincare and spa, that shares our unwavering pursuit of excellence and unforgettable experiences. We are confident they will bring great added value to the 50 Best community and the properties on The World's 50 Best Hotels list.", Craig Hawtin-Butcher, 50 Best Managing Director.
Contact:
Mireia Gallart, mireiagallart@naturabisse.com + 34 93 591 0231
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spanish skincare brand takes a key step in its commitment to remaining a global leader in the world of high-end wellness experiences and becomes the first and exclusive "Official Spa Brand" of The World's 50 Best Hotels, the global authority in hospitality excellence. With this partnership, Natura Bissé strengthens its commitment to luxury hotels as part of its international growth strategy.
The World's 50 Best Hotels awards ceremony will be held in London this week, bringing together the world's top hoteliers for a three-day event. For the occasion, Natura Bissé will curate a series of innovative experiences designed to inspire attendees in their continuous pursuit of excellence for their guests and to support a sustainable and profitable business model.
This is a key alliance at a time of unprecedented growth in luxury tourism. Demand for high-end, innovative experiences continues to rise, and wellness is becoming a core element of the new emotional and transformative luxury. The latest report from the Global Wellness Institute* states that the wellness sector has grown by 9% annually since 2020 and is projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028 - nearly double its size in 2019.
* Global Wellness Institute (2024). The Global Wellness Economy Reaches a New Peak of $6.3 Trillion And Is Forecast to Hit $9 Trillion by 2028. Link to the article.
"Natura Bissé was born as a spa brand, and for over four decades we have collaborated with some of the world's most iconic hotels. It is an honor to become the first and exclusive official spa partner of The World's 50 Best Hotels. We are convinced we can bring real value to an industry we strongly believe in—one that will play a key role in a new global paradigm that increasingly demands truly transformative wellness experiences.", Lluis Uriach, Strategic Projects Director of Natura Bissé Group.
Natura Bissé is currently present in over 450 hotels around the world, including major groups such as The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, Rosewood, Belmond, St. Regis, Fairmont, Mandarin Oriental and Grand Hyatt. The brand's treatments make a true difference in the spa, its 100% charitable amenities—recently awarded by Condé Nast Traveler Spain— delight guests in their rooms, and a carefully curated retail selection allows them to continue their self-care at home.
"We are thrilled to partner with Natura Bissé, a leading name in skincare and spa, that shares our unwavering pursuit of excellence and unforgettable experiences. We are confident they will bring great added value to the 50 Best community and the properties on The World's 50 Best Hotels list.", Craig Hawtin-Butcher, 50 Best Managing Director.
Contact:
Mireia Gallart, mireiagallart@naturabisse.com + 34 93 591 0231
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Natura Bissé becomes the first and exclusive 'OFFICIAL SPA BRAND' OF The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025
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On her first day as ECW Director, Maysa Jalbout visits Lebanon to reaffirm ECW's commitment to the country's children, announce new emergency funding and mobilise urgent international support.
BEIRUT, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today reaffirmed their strong partnership with Lebanon's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) to protect the right to education for children impacted by the rapidly escalating crisis in Lebanon.
During her first official mission as Director of ECW, Maysa Jalbout met with H.E. Minister Rima Karami, alongside the Inter-Agency Support Group (IASG) Education Sector co-leads UNICEF and Save the Children and civil society partners, to assess urgent needs and coordinate a swift, collective response to the crisis.
Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian situation, with over one million people displaced and more than 250,000 children across the public school system experiencing disruption to their education. This latest escalation compounds years of overlapping crises including– economic collapse, the Beirut port explosion and the current escalation of regional conflict.
As part of this joint effort, ECW is launching an immediate emergency response that will focus on the areas most affected by the escalation of hostilities, ensuring safe access to learning, psychosocial support and protection services for the most vulnerable children.
In parallel, ECW will initiate the development of a new multi-year investment, expected to begin within the next six months, aimed at strengthening the resilience of Lebanon's education system and supporting sustainable learning outcomes.
Together, these investments are expected to reach more than 150,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, prioritising those most at risk of exclusion.
"Education Cannot Wait – the global fund for education in crises – stands with the children of Lebanon. Education during crises is essential to children's mental health, protection and future. With our partners, we will do everything we can to help 150,000 children resume their learning," said Maysa Jalbout, Director of ECW. "The needs are far greater than any single actor can meet. While many donors continue providing multi-year support for children's access to quality and inclusive education in Lebanon, the gaps remain significant and require urgent additional support to reach all children."
H.E. Minister Rima Karami underscored the urgency of the moment and the need for a new way of working.
"Lebanon has carried the weight of successive crises for over many decades and today we are once again called to protect our children and our future. This crisis is not only creating new needs – it is threatening the very stability that the Lebanese people have sacrificed so much to maintain. We must act collectively, and we must act differently. Our partnership with Education Cannot Wait reflects this commitment, and we call on the international community to stand with us in scaling this effort," said the Minister of Education and Higher Education.
The new ECW-supported response will be guided by the following key priorities:
- Localisation and national ownership, with a strong commitment to channelling significant resources through local actors and partners.
- Equity and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to education for all children, with a particular focus on girls, children with disabilities and those most marginalised.
- Learning continuity and quality, supporting both immediate access and improved learning outcomes over time.
- Well-being and protection, integrating mental health and psychosocial support into education responses.
- Flexibility and adaptability, enabling rapid adjustment to evolving needs on the ground.
The initiative also presents a critical opportunity for additional partners to step forward. ECW and MEHE are calling on donor governments, philanthropic organisations, and the private sector to match and scale this effort, ensuring that the response meets the full scope of needs.
Notes to Editors
- ECW's investments to date in Lebanon total US$25.8 million, reaching 826,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents with access to safe, inclusive and quality education – including those displaced by the escalating regional conflict.
- B-roll and high-resolution photos are available here.
ABOUT EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the global fund for education in crises. The Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to locally led education responses that protect learning for refugee, internally displaced and other children, while strengthening systems to sustain learning and resilience in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. ECW works with governments, public and private funders, UN agencies, civil society organisations, and other humanitarian and development aid actors so that no child is left behind.
As global crises intensify and the education financing gap widens, ECW calls on public and private sector partners to scale up investments so millions more crisis-affected girls and boys can learn and rebuild their futures.
Additional information available at: www.educationcannotwait.org
For press inquiries:
Estefanía Jiménez: esjimenez@un-ecw.org
On her first day as ECW Director, Maysa Jalbout visits Lebanon to reaffirm ECW's commitment to the country's children, announce new emergency funding and mobilise urgent international support.
BEIRUT, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Cannot Wait (ECW) today reaffirmed their strong partnership with Lebanon's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) to protect the right to education for children impacted by the rapidly escalating crisis in Lebanon.
During her first official mission as Director of ECW, Maysa Jalbout met with H.E. Minister Rima Karami, alongside the Inter-Agency Support Group (IASG) Education Sector co-leads UNICEF and Save the Children and civil society partners, to assess urgent needs and coordinate a swift, collective response to the crisis.
Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian situation, with over one million people displaced and more than 250,000 children across the public school system experiencing disruption to their education. This latest escalation compounds years of overlapping crises including– economic collapse, the Beirut port explosion and the current escalation of regional conflict.
As part of this joint effort, ECW is launching an immediate emergency response that will focus on the areas most affected by the escalation of hostilities, ensuring safe access to learning, psychosocial support and protection services for the most vulnerable children.
In parallel, ECW will initiate the development of a new multi-year investment, expected to begin within the next six months, aimed at strengthening the resilience of Lebanon's education system and supporting sustainable learning outcomes.
Together, these investments are expected to reach more than 150,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, prioritising those most at risk of exclusion.
"Education Cannot Wait – the global fund for education in crises – stands with the children of Lebanon. Education during crises is essential to children's mental health, protection and future. With our partners, we will do everything we can to help 150,000 children resume their learning," said Maysa Jalbout, Director of ECW. "The needs are far greater than any single actor can meet. While many donors continue providing multi-year support for children's access to quality and inclusive education in Lebanon, the gaps remain significant and require urgent additional support to reach all children."
H.E. Minister Rima Karami underscored the urgency of the moment and the need for a new way of working.
"Lebanon has carried the weight of successive crises for over many decades and today we are once again called to protect our children and our future. This crisis is not only creating new needs – it is threatening the very stability that the Lebanese people have sacrificed so much to maintain. We must act collectively, and we must act differently. Our partnership with Education Cannot Wait reflects this commitment, and we call on the international community to stand with us in scaling this effort," said the Minister of Education and Higher Education.
The new ECW-supported response will be guided by the following key priorities:
- Localisation and national ownership, with a strong commitment to channelling significant resources through local actors and partners.
- Equity and inclusion, ensuring equitable access to education for all children, with a particular focus on girls, children with disabilities and those most marginalised.
- Learning continuity and quality, supporting both immediate access and improved learning outcomes over time.
- Well-being and protection, integrating mental health and psychosocial support into education responses.
- Flexibility and adaptability, enabling rapid adjustment to evolving needs on the ground.
The initiative also presents a critical opportunity for additional partners to step forward. ECW and MEHE are calling on donor governments, philanthropic organisations, and the private sector to match and scale this effort, ensuring that the response meets the full scope of needs.
Notes to Editors
- ECW's investments to date in Lebanon total US$25.8 million, reaching 826,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents with access to safe, inclusive and quality education – including those displaced by the escalating regional conflict.
- B-roll and high-resolution photos are available here.
ABOUT EDUCATION CANNOT WAIT
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the global fund for education in crises. The Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to locally led education responses that protect learning for refugee, internally displaced and other children, while strengthening systems to sustain learning and resilience in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. ECW works with governments, public and private funders, UN agencies, civil society organisations, and other humanitarian and development aid actors so that no child is left behind.
As global crises intensify and the education financing gap widens, ECW calls on public and private sector partners to scale up investments so millions more crisis-affected girls and boys can learn and rebuild their futures.
Additional information available at: www.educationcannotwait.org
For press inquiries:
Estefanía Jiménez: esjimenez@un-ecw.org
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Education Cannot Wait Launches Urgent Support to Protect Learning for Crisis-Affected Children in Lebanon
