BELGIN AKSOY
Belgin Aksoy is a woman on a mission: having worked in the tourism and hotel industry for 27 years she has dedicated her life to create a physically, mentally and spiritually better world. To that end, in 2012 she founded the internationally successful “Global Wellness Day”. Millions of people from over 170 countries participated in the social project that focuses on shifting people’s awareness towards living a healthier life.
Belgin founded Richmond Nua Wellness Spa, Turkey’s first destination spa and one of Europe’s best equipped and award winning spas. She is a Member of the Board at Aksoy Group and Creative Director of Richmond Hotels.
Turkish wellness pioneer Belgin Aksoy supports health foundations, leads social wellness projects and speaks at international spa and wellness organizations. As the founder and initiator of Global Wellness Day, she intends to bring her vision to the world. With the slogan “One day, can change your whole life!” GWD is celebrated across the globe in tens of thousands of locations by millions of people only with complimentary activities on the second Saturday of June every year.
In 2016, Global Wellness Institute awarded her with “Leading Woman in Wellness”, the most prestigious award in the wellness-spa industry reaching up to an economic growth of 4.7 trillion dollars. She has also been deemed to deserve “Most Influential Spa Leader” award by American Spa in the same year. In 2019, Belgin Aksoy was selected as the first non-French person to receive the “Personality of the Year” award by La Fédération des Professionnels du Bien-ētre. In 2022, Aksoy received the “Pioneer of Wellness” award and in 2023 received the “Commitment to Excellence in Health & Wellbeing” award by Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards. Belgin Aksoy was also listed among the “Top 30 Influencers Transforming Wellness” by Medika Life, representing Turkey.
