Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle's White Lotus Spa & Wellness wins three World Luxury Spa Awards

The beachfront resort's signature spa was named Asia's Luxury New Resort Spa in its first year, with two South West Asia awards recognizing its Ayurvedic treatments and Indian Ocean setting.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lotus Spa & Wellness, the signature spa at Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle, has won three honors at the 2026 World Luxury Spa Awards in its first year of operation. Located within the beachfront resort in Talpe on Sri Lanka's southern coast, the spa received a continent-level award for Luxury New Resort Spa in Asia and two regional awards in South West Asia.

• Luxury New Resort Spa — Continent Winner, Asia
• Luxury Ayurveda Spa — Regional Winner, South West Asia
• Luxury Oceanview Spa — Regional Winner, South West Asia

Ayurvedic rituals on Sri Lanka's southern coast
Opened in early 2026, White Lotus Spa & Wellness brings Ayurvedic traditions and Asian massage techniques to the guest experience at Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle. Its treatment menu ranges from Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic ritual in which warm oil is poured in a steady stream over the forehead, to Balinese massage and warm herbal oil treatments. At the White Lotus Skin Lab, guests can choose personalized facials using products from French skincare brand SOTHYS.

The spa shares the resort's setting overlooking the Indian Ocean. Guests can move between the steam room, whirlpool, and ice bath before taking in views of the coast from the infinity pool. Personalized wellness packages bring together Ayurvedic consultations, yoga, treatments, and dining.

"Receiving three World Luxury Spa Awards within our first year is a tremendous honour and a reflection of the dedication of our entire team," said Mieke Harfmann, Director of White Lotus Spa & Wellness. "Our vision has always been to create a destination where authentic Asian healing traditions and contemporary wellness meet the highest standards of luxury hospitality. These awards are an important recognition of what we have achieved in such a short time and inspire us to continue developing the White Lotus Spa & Wellness experience."

An oceanfront wellness retreat near Galle Fort
Set on the beachfront in Talpe, Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle marked the debut of Radisson Hotel Group's luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection, in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The resort pairs 106 rooms, suites, and penthouses with dining at Catch Restaurant & Society Bar and Namikaze Restaurant & Bar. Its signature White Lotus Spa & Wellness brings Ayurvedic treatments and oceanfront hydrotherapy to a stay within easy reach of Unawatuna and the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort.

"We wanted the experience at White Lotus to feel distinctly connected to Sri Lanka's southern coast. You can spend the morning walking through Galle Fort, then come back to the resort for an Ayurvedic treatment and finish the afternoon in the infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean," said Eduard Sarton, General Manager of Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle. "That's the kind of stay we set out to create in Talpe. Winning three awards in our first year is a proud moment for the team that brought it to life."

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ABOUT RADISSON COLLECTION
Radisson Collection is Radisson Hotel Group's luxury lifestyle collection of iconic properties located in unique locations across EMEA and APAC. While the character of each Radisson Collection hotel feels authentic to its location, all of them offer the ultimate expression for contemporary living—united by bespoke design and exceptional experiences across dining, fitness, wellness, and sustainability. Designed for guests and locals alike, each Radisson Collection hotel is defined by the guests who visit them.  

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ABOUT WHITE LOTUS SPA & WELLNESS
White Lotus Spa & Wellness is the global award-winning signature spa at the Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle. Inspired by Ayurvedic traditions and Asian massage techniques, the spa focuses on treatments that release tension, improve circulation and restore balance. The menu includes aromatherapy, deep tissue, Balinese and Samvahana massages, Shirodhara, and selected beauty services, delivered by a team of therapists with more than 100 years of combined experience. The White Lotus Skin Lab offers advanced facial treatments, non-surgical lifting massages, and results-driven facials using internationally recognised skincare brands. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the hydrotherapy circuit brings together an infinity pool, steam room, Jacuzzi and ice bath. Curated wellness packages complete the experience with yoga, Ayurvedic consultations, personalised treatments and refined wellness dining.

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ABOUT RADISSON HOTEL GROUP
Radisson Hotel Group is a rapidly expanding international hotel group, operating across EMEA and APAC with more than 1,660 hotels in operation and under development in over 100 countries. Guided by its brand promise, Every Moment Matters, the Group brings its signature Yes I Can! service ethos to every guest experience.

The Radisson brand portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art'otel, Radisson Blu, Park Plaza, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Prize by Radisson—brought together under the commercial umbrella brand, Radisson Hotels.

Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group's loyalty program, which delivers an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, counting more than 29 million members. As the most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. 

Radisson Meetings provides tailored solutions for any event or meeting, including hybrid solutions, placing guests and their needs at the heart of its offer. Radisson Meetings is built around three strong service commitments: Personal, Professional, and Memorable, while delivering on the brilliant basics and being uniquely Carbon Compensated.

At Radisson Hotel Group, we care for people, communities, and planet, and are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050 in line with Science Based Targets. Through initiatives such as carbon-compensated Radisson Meetings and a growing portfolio of sustainable certifications, including Hotel Sustainability Basics, we assist guests to make more sustainable travel choices.

The health and safety of guests and team members remain a top priority for Radisson Hotel Group. All properties across the Group's portfolio are subject to health and safety requirements, ensuring we always care for our guests and team members.

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Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle's White Lotus Spa & Wellness wins three World Luxury Spa Awards

Radisson Collection Resort & Spa, Galle's White Lotus Spa & Wellness wins three World Luxury Spa Awards

TAIPEI, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech, a global leader in embedded computing and edge AI solutions, has announced the launch of the SOM-5994, a COM Express Basic Type 7 module powered by Intel Atom P6900 processors. Designed for compute-intensive edge networking, 5G infrastructure, and next-generation telecommunication applications, the SOM-5994 delivers high-core-density processing, advanced networking connectivity, and flexible expansion capabilities in a standardized COM Express form factor. The module supports up to 24 server class efficient- cores, PCIe Gen4 expansion, DDR5 SODIMM memory, and integrated Intel Ethernet technology supporting 10GBASE-KR connectivity. An extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C is available as an option for industrial deployments. Combined with Advantech's Computer On Module (COM) Design-In Services—which include carrier board design support, BIOS customization, thermal design guidance, system validation, and lifecycle management—the SOM-5994 enables OEMs and system integrators to accelerate product development, reduce engineering complexity, and shorten time-to-market. Optimized for packet-processing and data-intensive networking workloads, it provides a scalable foundation for next-generation network edge appliances.

Optimized for High-Performance Networking Workloads

Powered by Intel Atom P6900 processors specifically designed for networking and telecommunications applications, the SOM-5994 combines high core density, advanced I/O connectivity, and flexible scalability within a compact COM Express Basic Type 7 module.

When compared to the Intel Xeon D-1700 processor family, the SOM-5994 with Intel Atom P6900 processors delivers higher overall performance. Offerings range from efficient 8-core to 24-core SoCs with thermal design power (TDP) spanning 50W to 86W, enabling system designers to balance compute density, power consumption, and thermal budgets to meet specific application requirements.

The module supports up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 memory and provides up to 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes and 16 PCIe Gen3/Gen2 lanes, delivering the bandwidth required for virtualization, packet inspection, software-defined networking (SDN), network security, and other data-intensive networking workloads. For networking connectivity, the SOM-5994 integrates four 10GBASE-KR Ethernet interfaces for backplane applications alongside an integrated Ethernet controller supporting up to 2.5GbE, enabling flexible deployment across a wide range of networking architectures.

Comprehensive Software and Design-In Support

Beyond hardware performance, the SOM-5994 is backed by Advantech's comprehensive Embedded Solutions and Design-In Services, helping customers accelerate product development and reduce engineering risks. These services include carrier board design support, BIOS customization, thermal solution consultation, Linux development resources, system validation, and long-term lifecycle management. Together, they enable OEMs to streamline development while ensuring platform reliability across the entire operating lifespan.

The module also supports Advantech SUSI APIs, Yocto project integration, and customizable BIOS features, providing developers with a flexible software framework for hardware monitoring, system management, and Linux deployment. Furthermore, when paired with the optional SOM-RM10 BMC carrier card, the platform enables robust out-of-band (OOB) management—delivering secure real-time monitoring, remote debugging, and automated system recovery.

Accelerating Next-Generation Edge Networking Deployment

As edge computing, AI services, and industrial networking demand higher throughput, lower latency, and greater power efficiency, OEMs face mounting pressure to innovate under tight schedules and budgets. Powered by Intel Atom P6900 Series processors, the SOM-5994 COM Express Basic Type 7 module offers a modular, ready-to-integrate solution. By leveraging existing carrier board designs across multiple product generations, customers can drastically cut NRE costs, streamline validation, and lower design risks. Supported by Advantech's global ecosystem and design-in services, the SOM-5994 delivers a scalable foundation that empowers OEMs to bring robust networking and edge infrastructure solutions to market faster.

Key Features

• Intel Atom P6900 Processors
• COM Express R3.1 Basic Module Type 7 pinout
• 8~24 Efficient-cores, with Max. TDP 86W
• Dual-Channel DDR5-5600MT/s up to 128GB SODIMM
• High speed Intel Ethernet (4 x 10GBASE-KR interfaces, one 2.5GbE)
• Multiple Expansions (16x PCIe Gen4, 16x PCIe Gen3/2, 4x USB3.0, SATA3)
• Supports Yocto, Embedded BIOS, SUSI API and DeviceOn

The Advantech SOM-5994 will be available in Q2, 2027. For more information regarding SOM-5994 or other Advantech products and services, please contact Advantech's sales support team or visit our website at https://www2.advantech.com/embedded-boards-design-in-services/com/

About Embedded Solutions & Design-in Service

Advantech Embedded Solutions & Design-in Service offers a one-stop service model for the integration of embedded boards, systems, software, displays, and peripherals. This model uses customer-centric design-in services to accelerate AI and IoT deployment. Solution providers expect to reduce the time and resources required for system integration by collaborating with reliable professional embedded partners. We offer the latest embedded technology and value-added software that customers can leverage to integrate their end application software. Our comprehensive range of peripherals free customers from worrying about compatibility and longevity issues. Advantech Embedded Design-in Services provide a value-added service that eliminates complex integration difficulties.
https://www.advantech.com/en-us/solutions/embedded-modules-and-design-in-services 

About Advantech

Advantech's corporate vision is to enable an intelligent planet. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)

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Advantech Powers High-Density Edge Infrastructure with the Intel Atom P6900 Processor-Based SOM-5994 Module