Luxury Group, Marriott International Celebrates Global Recognition in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards

Marriott International today celebrates top honors in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Star Awards, with its Luxury Group – which encompasses an unrivaled portfolio of hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels – earning a total of 397 recognitions across hotels and resorts, yachts, spas, and restaurants.

Dominant Performance:
Luxury Group claimed 30% of newly awarded Five-Star honors, adding 11 new Five-Star distinctions in 2026.

Total Recognitions:
Across hotels, resorts, yachts, spas, and restaurants, the portfolio earned 397 recognitions.

Historic Milestone:
- Ilma, the second vessel in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, became the world’s first and only Five-Star cruise ship.
- Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea giga-project earned its inaugural Five-Star rating.

Newly Awarded Five-Star Properties
- Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo
- Grosvenor House, Dubai (Luxury Collection)
- The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
- Nujuma, Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
- The St. Regis Macao
- The St. Regis Atlanta

Culinary & Wellness Recognition
- Atlas (St. Regis Atlanta) – Five-Star restaurant, alongside the hotel’s Five-Star rating.
- Lai Heen (Ritz-Carlton, Macau) – Five-Star culinary excellence.
- Thermal Spring Spa (HOTEL THE MITSUI Kyoto, Luxury Collection) – Newly honored spa.
- Other acclaimed spas include The Spa at The West Hollywood EDITION and The St. Regis Chicago Spa.

Strategic Significance
- Marriott’s Luxury Group continues to evolve toward passion-based travel, emphasizing dining, wellness, and experiential luxury.
- Recognition underscores the strength of brands like Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Bvlgari, EDITION, JW Marriott, W Hotels, and The Luxury Collection.
- Forbes Travel Guide praised Marriott’s consistent service identity and authenticity across its luxury portfolio.

This recognition cements Marriott’s Luxury Group as a global leader in luxury hospitality, blending traditional excellence with innovative experiences across hotels, yachts, and reserves.