Four Seasons Celebrates Continued Leadership in 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Awards

As Four Seasons marks its 65th year, continued recognition from Forbes Travel Guide reinforces the company's undisputed leadership in luxury hospitality. For the eleventh consecutive year, Four Seasons holds the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rankings of any company, with 62 distinctions across 42 hotels and resorts, 16 spas, and 4 restaurants.

Record Recognition:
- For the 11th consecutive year, Four Seasons holds the most Five-Star designations of any company.
- Total: 62 distinctions across 42 hotels and resorts, 16 spas, and 4 restaurants.

Leadership Statement:
- CEO Alejandro Reynal emphasized that service excellence and genuine care remain the foundation of Four Seasons’ guest experience.
- Recognition reflects the dedication of nearly 60,000 colleagues worldwide.

Global Presence:
- Operating in 47 countries with ~60 projects under development.
- Portfolio includes hotels, resorts, branded residences, restaurants, and experiential offerings like the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience and upcoming Four Seasons Yachts.

Notable Achievements:
- Properties like Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, and Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat have held Five-Star status for 10 consecutive years.
- The Pearl Spa and Wellness at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi earned its first Five-Star ranking in 2026.

Employee Recognition:
- Forbes Travel Guide also honors outstanding staff.
- Blanca López Giménez, Reservations Agent at Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, was named a finalist for Employee of the Year.

Forbes Travel Guide Standards:
- Ratings are based on 900+ objective criteria, with emphasis on service quality.
- Five-Star properties are defined as “outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities.”

This reinforces Four Seasons’ position as the benchmark for luxury hospitality worldwide, blending consistency with innovation across its portfolio.