The Leading Hotels of the World

This year, The Leading Hotels of the World was proud to bring together 165 of the world's most exceptional independent luxury hotels at ILTM Cannes. Over four inspiring days, the LHW executives and hotels engaged with thousands of luxury travel partners and media from around the globe. Thank you to all the Leading Hotels and luxury partners that made the Leading Experience at ILTM Cannes a true success: The Tschuggen Collection, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort*****, Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte, The Westbury, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, VRANKEN-POMMERY MONOPOLE, Lavazza, Grands Jardins⎮Les grands thés à la manière du vin, Everybody Water, Gassan Diamonds, and J.T. Ronnefeldt KG. #lhwtraveler #iltmcannes #traveltrade

The Leading Hotels of the World is proud to share that ten Leading Hotels were named to Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List, an annual compendium of their editor's most beloved hotels. From a romantic retreat in Santa Barbara to a palatial icon in the heart of the Swiss Alps, these are the destinations where the experts will be traveling in 2025. Congratulations La Posta Vecchia Hotel, Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa, Adare Manor, Gstaad Palace, San Ysidro Ranch, Chablé Yucatán, Capella Hotels and Resorts, Gran Hotel Inglés, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi - ITALIA on this incredible honor! https://lnkd.in/dv9SGq7p #lhwtraveler #goldlist #awards

In Marbella Spain, The Leading Hotels of the World 2024 Annual Convention brought together over 200 visionary hoteliers for three unforgettable days of inspiration, collaboration, and celebration. From insightful discussions and innovation workshops to the Leading Hotel Membership Awards recognizing exceptional achievements in hospitality, the event was nothing short of extraordinary. A heartfelt thank you to our gracious host hotels: the beautiful Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Marbella the legendary Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa and the iconic Puente Romano Beach Resort for creating an exquisite setting for this year’s convention. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our brand sponsors—VRANKEN-POMMERY MONOPOLE, Campari Group, Chopard, Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Frette, Lavazza, La Bottega Interiors and LQA—whose partnership added elegance and sophistication to every moment of the event. Next year, we look forward to gathering in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand for the 2025 Annual Convention, hosted by the esteemed Leading Hotels #CapellaBangkok and The Okura Prestige Bangkok. #lhwtraveler #annualconvention #hospitality

In Las Vegas, The Leading Hotels of the World was proud to participate in the 2024 INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference, one of the industry's premier gatherings for luxury travel and hospitality professionals. Philip Koserowski, LHW’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, took to the stage to share the insights shaping the future of luxury hospitality and suggestions for strategic marketing planning for the year ahead. Hosted by the International Luxury Hotel Association, this two-day event brought together industry leaders to discuss emerging trends and innovative strategies redefining excellence in our field. Thank you to the International Luxury Hotel Association for organizing this inspiring conference, Nancy Johns, CHDM, Mathew Evins, Anna Domingo and to all those who joined to discuss the future of travel. #LHWtravel #inspire2024 #travelconfernece

To toast the final day of ILTM Cannes, The Leading Hotels of the World lounge offered a bespoke drink menu including The Westbury's specialty crafted cocktails, VRANKEN-POMMERY MONOPOLE champagne, and espresso martinis by Lavazza. Thank you to the over 150 Leading Hotels in attendance at this year's showcase and to our esteemed luxury travel partners. The Leading Experience would not have been possible without this year’s exceptional sponsors: VRANKEN-POMMERY MONOPOLE, Grands Jardins⎮Les grands thés à la manière du vin, Lavazza, J.T. Ronnefeldt KG, Everybody Water, Gassan Diamonds, and PAOLA LENTI. #lhwtraveler #iltmcannes #traveltrade

On the second day of ILTM Cannes, the Leading Booth was buzzing with over 1,200 travel trade partners connecting with nearly 165 of our independent hotels. The Leading Hotels of the World hosted multiple events to connect and network, starting with our top advisor lunch that took place at the Leading Lounge with VRANKEN-POMMERY MONOPOLE as our champagne partner. Following, the Leading booth delivered more exceptional experiences with a wine tasting from Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa’s exclusive Couture Harvest wine collection, an indulgent Amaretti feast by the Tschuggen Hotel Group, and creative cocktails from Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte. We closed the booth with an exciting Gassan Diamonds draw, where a lucky winner won a diamond worth over 1,000 EUR. The evening began with a reception exclusively hosted for JPMorganChase Travel partners with a live portrait artist capturing our fabulous attendees in style. The day concluded with the ultimate soirée, co-hosted with Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes. Explore tomorrow's schedule of the Leading Experience at ILTM Cannes: https://lnkd.in/dHr6sRTS #lhwtraveler #iltmcannes #traveltrade

The Leading Hotels of the World welcomed over 300 hoteliers to ILTM Cannes. To kick off the year's marquee show, LHW hosted two dedicated hotelier events to deepen connections and curate our community of passionate luxury hospitality experts. On the first day, we entertained nearly 1,650 Travel Trade partners from across the globe at the Leading Booth featuring activations from Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort***** celebrating their 20-year anniversary with artisanal pastries, specialty cocktails, and a magnificent cake display. Explore our lineup of daily activations at Leading Booth and our new Leading Lounge & Terrace: https://lnkd.in/dHr6sRTS

The Leading Hotels of the World is delighted to introduce eight new members to the portfolio of luxury, independent hotels. This season’s collection includes some of the world’s most prestigious properties and highly anticipated new openings around the globe. “This season’s collection reflects the diverse and evolving interests of our curious travelers, who are seeking new destinations” says Deniz Omurgonulsen Altuğ, Vice President of Member Experience. “Our year-end booking trends reveal a surge in demand for coastal escapes, mountain retreats, and secluded havens, alongside continued interest in city and lakeside destinations. This eclectic group of hotels perfectly captures these growing desires for immersive, authentic travel experiences." Discover all the latest additions to the collection below and follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHNZNycs - Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay (Tamuda Bay, Morocco) - Palazzo Roma Shedir (Rome, Italy) - Palazzo Portinari Salviati (Florence, Italy) - The Biltmore Hotel Villas, Dubai (Dubai, UAE) - Maison Albar Hotels (Moure, Portugal) - Steyn City Hotel by Saxon (Johannesburg, South Africa) - #PushineJinfoshanResortHotel (Chongqing, China) - #CasadelaPlaya (Playa del Carmen, Mexico) #lhwtraveler #newhotels #travel

We look forward to welcoming members of the LHW community to ILTM Cannes this week! Join us at our new Leading Lounge & Terrace, located on Level 1 above the main entrance overlooking La Croisette and explore the full Leading Experience at ILTM Cannes below to discover a daily lineup of exclusive events and activations from Leading Hotels. Be sure to share your arrival to Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes by tagging The Leading Hotels of the World and The Greenwich Hotel. We are excited to see you there! #lhwtraveler #iltmcannes #traveladvisor

For nearly 60 years, The Leading Hotels of the World has celebrated the finest achievements in independent luxury hospitality through distinguished Membership Awards, recognizing visionaries whose inventiveness, leadership, and dedication set new standards in the industry. This year’s awards ceremony was held at the stunning Marbella Arena, a restored bullring from 1965. Guests gathered beneath a transparent dome marquee set in the heart of the arena, with sweeping stadium views offering a truly memorable backdrop to honor the industry’s most outstanding luminaries. This year’s honorees exemplify the spirit of innovation and excellence that defines LHW: - Member of the Year: Portrait Milano, Lungarno Collection - New Member of the Year: Aleenta Resort & Spa - Leading Legend: Wilhelm Luxem, Former General Manager of Baur au Lac - Uncommon Vision: Pascal Billard, Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona 5* GL - Remarkable Experiences: Bairro Alto Hotel - Change-Makers: Adare Manor - Unrivaled Luxury Leader: Royal Mansour Marrakech - Sustainability Leader: The Datai Langkawi As a highlight of the evening, the Leading Legend and Uncommon Vision honorees were presented with Alpine Eagle wristwatches by Chopard. This marks yet another collaboration between LHW and Chopard, continuing a partnership rooted in family-owned heritage and artistry. We are proud to celebrate these extraordinary leaders and properties, whose dedication continues to elevate independent luxury hospitality worldwide. Join us in congratulating these outstanding hotels and hoteliers honored in the 2024 Leading Hotels Membership Awards. Follow the link to discover more. https://lnkd.in/gPzCdHQn #LHWtraveler #Awards #LuxuryHospitality #ExcellenceInHospitality