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New trends in luxury hospitality<\/h2>\n
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Beyond the rankings, La Liste also publishes a Hospitality Observatory<\/b> which highlights major developments in the sector.<\/p>\n
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First observation: luxury is becoming more understated. Travellers now prioritise privacy, personalisation and authenticity over ostentation. Discretion, heritage, local roots and a culture of service are becoming the new hallmarks of excellence.<\/p>\n
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The study also highlights the rise of science-based wellbeing, with establishments combining preventive medicine, data analysis and personalised longevity programmes. Artificial intelligence is also making its way behind the scenes in hotels, not to replace staff but to automate administrative tasks and allow teams to devote more time to customer relations. Finally, hotel gastronomy is evolving towards more diverse concepts, relying less on a star chef and more on a genuine culinary identity championed by the establishment itself.<\/p>\n
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Ten hotels at the pinnacle of the global hospitality industry<\/h2>\n
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This year, ten establishments have achieved the maximum score of 99.5\/100<\/b>. Listed in alphabetical order rather than as a podium, they embody different visions of luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n
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France is represented by two Parisian institutions, La R\u00e9serve Paris<\/b> and Le Meurice<\/b>, alongside the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok<\/b>, Badrutt\u2019s Palace<\/b> in St Moritz, the Rosewood Mayakoba<\/b> in Mexico, Las Ventanas al Para\u00edso<\/b>, the One&Only Portonovi<\/b> in Montenegro, The Peninsula Shanghai<\/b>, The Peninsula Chicago<\/b> and Il San Pietro di Positano<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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Rather than championing a single model, La Liste highlights complementary approaches: historic hotels, independent family-run establishments, resorts integrated into their natural surroundings, and major international chains capable of maintaining a strong local identity. Excellence no longer rests on a single definition of luxury but on the consistency of a culture of service built up over decades.<\/p>\n
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The Special Awards shape the future of the hospitality industry<\/h2>\n
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In addition to its algorithmic ranking, La Liste honours 24 establishments from 19 countries<\/b> through seven Special Awards recognising the most innovative initiatives.<\/p>\n
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The Game Changer Award<\/b> goes to Zannier \u00cele de Bendor<\/b>, praised for its project to revitalise the heritage of this island in the Var region. The Innovation Award<\/b> honours, in particular, Tul\u00e5h Clinical Wellness<\/b> in India, which combines Ayurvedic medicine with personalised clinical diagnostics, as well as One&Only Moonlight Basin<\/b> in Montana.<\/p>\n
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Among the Openings of the Year<\/b> are The Chancery Rosewood<\/b> in London, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin<\/b>, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok<\/b>, Grand Hotel De Djokja<\/b> in Indonesia and Four Seasons Amaala<\/b> in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
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The Design Award<\/b> recognises establishments such as The Emory<\/b> in London, Capella Kyoto<\/b>, Mandarin Oriental Qianmen<\/b> in Beijing, Airelles Venezia<\/b>, Art Paradiso<\/b> in South Korea and Xcaret Arte<\/b> in Mexico. The awards for sustainability, boutique hotels and hospitality also honour establishments such as Grootbos Private Nature Reserve<\/b>, Les Sources de Vougeot<\/b>, Gangtey Lodge<\/b> in Bhutan, Don Alfonso 1890<\/b> and l\u2019Auberge du P\u00e8re Bise<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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