Forum HOTel&SPA 2026, Paris – International Recognition for Lithuania

On 2 June 2026, leading hospitality, spa and wellness professionals from across Europe gathered in Paris for the prestigious Forum HOTel&SPA 2026, one of the industry's most important international events. The forum focused on innovation, excellence and the future of hospitality and wellness.

A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the Red Diamond Award 2026, one of the highest honours in the global spa and hospitality sector. This year, the award was presented to Eglė Rukšėnaitė, marking a historic achievement for Lithuania.

Eglė became the first-ever recipient of the Red Diamond Award in Lithuania, the Baltic States and Northern Europe, reflecting the growing international recognition of Lithuanian expertise and leadership in wellness, spa development and hospitality.

This remarkable achievement further strengthens Lithuania’s position on the international wellness and hospitality stage.

Read more about the award and this achievement:
Lrytas article – Historic Recognition for Lithuania in Paris