The Readers’ Choice Awards are among the most respected rankings in the travel industry. This year, Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,000 survey responses from readers, offering a comprehensive look at the destinations and hotels they most look forward to revisiting. Celebrating its long-standing legacy as one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards remain a benchmark of excellence and authenticity in global travel. In the foll

Brent Martin, General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo. “This recognition is a testament to our extraordinary team and the genuine care they bring to every guest stay, as well as the magic of this remarkable destination here on Peninsula Papagayo. We are immensely proud to share the pura vida spirit of Costa Rica with our guests and to continue creating exceptional moments that stay with them long after they return home.”

Reed Kandalaft, Regional Vice President and General Manager. “I am extremely proud of this recognition as it is a direct result of their warmth, genuine care and the memorable experiences they provide our guests.”

The past week in global hospitality has delivered an extraordinary convergence of landmark openings, strategic partnerships, loyalty innovations, and workplace recognition across every major region. Dorchester Collection appointed Tristan Delaittre as General Manager of Hotel Eden in Rome, effective October 1, 2026, bringing more than seven years of senior leadership experience within the company to one of the Eternal City's most prestigious addresses. Hilton was named Asia's

The past week in global hospitality has delivered an extraordinary convergence of brand innovation, strategic expansion, leadership transitions, financial results, and market intelligence across every major region. PCPD and Hyatt unveiled ONE HANAZONO VILLAS in Niseko, Japan, a new expression of alpine living offering branded residences in Asia's premier ski destination. A new study revealed the lengths business travelers will go to for a little downtime, highlighting the gro

The past week has delivered a remarkable array of General Manager and Managing Director appointments across the global hospitality landscape, spanning the vibrant energy of Macau and the artistic spirit of Santa Fe, from luxury wildlife resorts in India and lifestyle hotels in London to unique residential cruise ships and coastal properties in Ireland. These leadership transitions reflect the industry's ongoing commitment to placing seasoned, visionary leaders at the helm to

A quiet but powerful shift is taking place across the hospitality industry. Hotel groups are no longer simply signing up individual executives. Instead, they are enrolling entire leadership teams—General Managers, Regional VPs, and C-suite leaders—all at once. Some groups are now registering their full C-suites. Why? Because they’ve discovered what our loyal members already know: Leading Hoteliers Network is no longer just a career platform. It has become one of the industry’

Each year, Travel + Leisure recognizes the world’s leading hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, according to the results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 readers’ survey. Widely regarded as one of the industry's most trusted sources for travel inspiration and guidance, the awards celebrate the destinations and hospitality brands that resonate most with discerning travellers around the globe. In the following, we pre

Egypt's hotel industry in July 2026 stands as the undisputed powerhouse of African hospitality, commanding an extraordinary 37.1 percent of the continent's entire hotel development pipeline. With 185 planned hotels and resorts representing 45,984 rooms, Egypt has cemented its position as the most active and ambitious hotel market in Africa, growing its pipeline by an impressive 35.5 percent in a single year and driving a continental record of 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms unde

“The recognition of 52 Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is an extraordinary honor,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “With 61 awards earned, including top rankings across regions, we are deeply proud of our members for consistently raising the bar and delivering exceptional experiences that resonate with discerning travelers worldwide.”

The past week in global hospitality has delivered an extraordinary convergence of strategic partnerships, brand expansion, leadership appointments, wellness innovation, property openings, sustainability milestones, and economic impact across every major region. Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings shared new details on the upcoming Park Hyatt Riviera Maya and Grand Hyatt Los Cabos, two highly anticipated properties expected to open in the second half of 2026 that will bring d

Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 has revealed its readers’ picks of the best hotel brands. IIn the following, we present selected press releases gathered from renowned hotels and hotel groups worldwide regarding their listings (This article will be updated daily with the new press releases coming in):

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Being recognized as a top employer across multiple Middle Eastern markets is something we are incredibly proud of because it reflects the culture our colleagues have helped create every day. At IHG, taking care of people is at the heart of what we do. As we continue to grow across the region, this recognition reinforces the importance of fostering inclusive, high-performing environmen

The Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown Collection launched officially across the publication's US and UK platforms. In the following, we present selected press releases gathered from renowned hotels and hotel groups worldwide regarding their listings (This article will be updated daily with the new press releases coming in):