The Leading Hotels of the World

In Baha Mar, The Leading Hotels of the World was delighted to take return to ILTM North America with nearly 40 distinguished Leading Hoteliers from across the world. Throughout the show, the LHW booth buzzed with energy—from Happy Hour gatherings and personalized caricature sessions to client lunches and an exclusive dinner with American Express. LHW also hosted an intimate Sunset Soirée with Internova Travel Group, where meaningful conversations, ocean views, and a vibrant Junkanoo performance celebrated local culture and connection. A heartfelt thank you to all the travel partners and Leading Hotels who made this week unforgettable. We look forward to continuing to champion the art of independent luxury hospitality together. #LHWtraveler #iltm #hospitality

In Girona, The Leading Hotels of the World hosted the final workshop of the 2025 Member Hotel Sales Training Program at Camiral. Twenty-six Sales Managers & Directors from twenty-two Leading Hotels met for two-days of professional growth, enjoying an immersive, bespoke training curated in partnership between LHW and Master Connection Associates. Leading Hoteliers learned key sales fundamentals such as prospecting, relationship-building, and storytelling directly from Master Connection Associates’s Founder, the magnetic Cindy Novotny. Throughout the event, participants enjoyed the exchanging insights over an intimate dinner, a live music performance, padel tennis, golf, and sunset cocktails. Thank you to Hollie Saunders, Lefty Novotny, Esther Nualart, and Kamile Viskauskaite who helped to make this event a success for the fantastic group of hoteliers who joined in Spain. We look forward to continuing our partnership with MCA, and Leading Hoteliers interested in participating next year should be sure to set aside budget and register interest in CVENT now to be part of the next high-impact training. Availability is limited! #LHWSalesAccelerator #SalesTraining #HospitalitySales

The Leading Hotels of the World is honored to announce that nearly 100 Leading Hotels have been recognized in the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. From Africa to Central America, Leading Hotels topped the lists worldwide with seven esteemed hotels ranking #1 in their respective destination categories. “It is an extraordinary honor that LHW has been recognized with more than 100 awards in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards,” says Shannon Knapp, President & CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World. “This recognition is a tribute to our independent hoteliers, many of them family-led for generations. Their pride, passion, and deep community connections create experiences that cannot be replicated. These awards celebrate the remarkable quality and uncommon experiences our hoteliers work so hard to deliver and reaffirm that the discerning Condé Nast Traveler audience values this as well.” Congratulations to all the distinguished hotels honored on the 2025 list. Follow the link to discover more: - La Mamounia Marrakech (Marrakech, Morocco) – Top Hotel in Africa - Nayara Bocas del Toro - Leading Hotels of the World (Bocoas del Toro, Panama) – Top Resort in Central America - Hotel Hassler Roma (Rome, Italy) – Top Hotel in Italy - Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris (Paris, Frace) – Top Hotel in France - THE FONTENAY Hamburg (Hamburg, Germany) – Top Hotel in Northern Europe - Hotel Okura Amsterdam (Amsterdam, Netherlands) – Top Hotel in Amsterdam - La Réserve Genève - Hotel and Spa (Geneva-Bellevue, Switzerland) - Top Hotel in Switzerland #lhwtraveler #readerschoice #awards

The Leading Hotels of the World gathered 200+ hoteliers and partners at The Landmark London for three transformative days—featuring strategy workshops, future-focused keynotes, peer learning, and the inaugural Leading Impact Awards—spotlighting creativity, innovation, and the trends shaping luxury hospitality, from AI discovery to the future of storytelling.   Thank you to our sponsors who supported the event, including: Cvent, American Express, La Bottega S.p.A.., 80days, Lavazza, CUBE, Revinate, Canary Technologies, Sojern, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, Hotelbeds, CASTELLO® 1935, Persephone Social, Mason Rose - Sales, Marketing & Communications, and Ultimedia. Watch the event highlight reel below!   #TheSummit #LeadingHotels #LHWtraveler #LuxuryHospitality #ExcellenceInHospitality  

At The Summit in London, September 26–28, 2025, The Leading Hotels of the World proudly introduced the inaugural Leading Impact Awards, created to shine a spotlight on the commercial achievements and rising talent across the collection. The awards were presented during the closing evening at The Underglobe, beneath Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre — an iconic London setting to honor the creativity, collaboration, and innovation that define the LHW community. This year, winners were recognized across 11 categories:  · Best Hotel Social Media Presence: Marbella Club Hotel · Golf Resort & Spa · Best Hotel PR Consumer Campaign: Portrait Milano · Moment Maker in Sales Impact: The Chedi Luštica Bay · Leading Collaborator: Rayavadee Resort · Leaders Club Hotel of the Year: The Landmark London · LHW Brand Ambassador: The Datai Langkawi · Leverage Leading – Sales: The Okura Tokyo · Digital Excellence: The Killarney Park · Leaders Club Ambassador of the Year: Vera Mazzoni, Villa d'Este & Villa La Massa · Trailblazer in Commercial Performance: Mauro Pinho, BBA, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach · Distribution Share Shifter: Baur au Lac These awards honor the creativity and leadership that inspire the independent luxury hospitality industry, recognizing the people and programs whose excellence and innovation are shaping the future. This first edition marks the beginning of a new tradition of celebrating the people and programs making a lasting impact within LHW and across the industry. #LeadingImpactAwards #TheSummit #LHWtraveler #LuxuryHospitality #ExcellenceInHospitality

The final day of The Summit 2025 at The Landmark London looked ahead while emphasizing actions hoteliers can take today. Innovation, digital evolution, and the shifting dynamics of luxury travel set the tone. Morning marketplace appointments brought hoteliers face-to-face with The Leading Hotels of the World's global team and partners. In the afternoon, sessions spotlighted the opportunities already shaping our industry — from integrating AI into hotel operations, to leveraging the redesigned LHW.com for richer storytelling and guest engagement, to reimagining lifestyle partnerships and members-only experiences as immediate drivers of value. Closing reflections brought together three days of insights, collaboration, and shared purpose across the global LHW community. The event concluded with a celebratory Farewell Dinner and the inaugural Leading Impact Awards Ceremony at Shakespeare’s Underglobe, where achievements across the collection were honored in a fitting finale to this first year of The Summit. #LHWtraveler #LuxuryHospitality #LeadingHotels

Day 2 of The Summit 2025 at The Landmark London focused on building actionable plans — applying insights to strategies that strengthen commercial performance. The morning set the tone with an energizing focus on the evolving role of sales leaders as storytellers and strategic partners, followed by hands-on commercial planning designed to sharpen focus, strengthen team alignment, and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth. Breakouts throughout the day allowed hoteliers to dive deeper into key topics shaping the future of luxury hospitality — from preparing hotels for discovery in an AI-driven search landscape to exploring how brands can find their voice on TikTok while maintaining authenticity and heritage. Collaboration defined the day, with participants working side-by-side in interactive sessions, peer learning forums, and shared best practice exchanges. The evening continued with dinner at Heddon St Kitchen, where members connected over great food and conversation in true London style. #LHWtraveler #LuxuryHospitality #LeadingHotels

The Leading Hotels of the World officially opened The Summit 2025 at the iconic The Landmark London. Day 1 set the stage for three days of insight and collaboration: - LHW executives highlighted opportunities for closer alignment across commercial functions, stronger collaboration with LHW, and responding to evolving guest behaviors. - A lively panel explored the evolving language of luxury and how to connect with Millennial and Gen Z travelers. Themes of the day centered on commercial strategy, brand storytelling, and traveler engagement, offering members a clear view of the opportunities ahead. The evening wrapped in true London style—members hopped aboard vintage red buses for a classic pub dinner at Harrild & Sons, reconnecting and celebrating the start of this year’s Summit. #LHWtraveler #luxurytravel

In New York City, The Leading Hotels of the World was delighted to co-host a private luncheon with SmartFlyer. The afternoon brought together SmartFlyer Advisors and the Partners Team with an intimate group of Leading Hotels and the LHW Sales Team. Guests were treated to an extraordinary “Omakase” Spa experience, thoughtfully curated by The Greenwich Hotel, which added a distinctive touch of inspiration to an already memorable day of connection and collaboration. Thank you to SmartFlyer and the group of Leading Hotels that joined to celebrate independent luxury hospitality and continue their commitment to inspiring travelers with unique and authentic experiences around the world. #LHWtraveler #LuxuryHospitality #LeadingHotels #smartflyer #smartflyertakemeto

The Leading Hotels of the World is proud to announce Leading Luxury, the premiere event for luxury travel professionals, will return for its 4th edition from September 16–19, 2026, at #TheOkuraTokyo. This marquee gathering unites top travel advisors, agency owners, and exceptional Leading Hotels from across the globe. Attendees will take part in curated business sessions, collaborative discussions, and cultural encounters that foster meaningful partnerships and highlight the creativity of the LHW community. Invitations will be extended to top-performing partners in the months ahead. A landmark of Japanese hospitality, The Okura Tokyo offers an extraordinary setting for this occasion. Blending timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication, the hotel features acclaimed dining venues, a remarkable art collection, serene gardens, and refined guestrooms—all in the heart of the city. It is here that the 2026 edition of Leading Luxury will unfold, promising a remarkable celebration of connection and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming our distinguished attendees to Tokyo in 2026. #LHWtraveler #LeadingLuxury #Tokyo