The Excellence Rankings celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The programme provides a platform to recognise the people and companies that are driving change.
Our programme is designed to highlight excellence within the sector by looking at a range of corporate activities including deals, business projects and company initiatives, both internal and in the community.
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What is Business Expansion?
Business Expansion is one of our largest categories and looks at the core functions of business operations within the sector.
This consists of any projects that have expanded the company’s footprint in the sector, including: contract wins; launching in new territories; launching new product lines; the acquisition and expansion of facilities and real estate; acquisition of new machinery or other assets; improved logistics; partnerships; and significant staff increases.
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Ranking Categories
Hotel Companies: Brand Expansion
| COMMENDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accor | Eurazeo | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Radisson |
| Anantara | Marriott International | Minor Hotels | Shurooq |
| Choice Hotels | Flynn Properties | Nobu Hospitality | stayAPT Suites |
| Beulah | Hilton | Nusasiri | Steigenberger |
| WorldHotels | Host Hotels & Resorts | Porsche Design | The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) |
| Hyatt | IHG Hotels & Resorts | PSP Investments |
In this category we recognise hotel companies that have increased their market share through the opening of hotels under new brands or in new markets and countries.
Hotel Launch (brand): Airport Hotels
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Al Khoory Hotels | Holiday Inn | Le Méridien |
| Arora | HPVA HOTELS | Park Inn |
| Cambria Hotels | Hyatt Regency | Radisson |
| EVEN | JMK Group | TRIBE |
| Hilton Garden Inn |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new airport hotels during the research period. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Large Hotels
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accor | Thompson | Ziva |
| Ennismore | Grand Hyatt | W Hotels |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury hotels during the research period with over 400 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Medium Hotels
| COMMENDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaz | InterContinental | Ritz-Carlton | The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts |
| EDITION | Kimpton | Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | Thompson |
| Four Seasons | Luxury Collection | Shangri-La | Virgin Hotels |
| Hotel Indigo | NH Hotel | St. Regis | W Hotels |
| Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan | Omni Hotels & Resorts | Taj | Waldorf Astoria |
| Hyde Hotels | Park Hyatt |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury hotels during the research period with between 200-399 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Small Hotels
| COMMENDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Beach | Jumeirah | LXR Hotels & Resorts | Sentry |
| Fairmont | JW Marriott | Minor Hotels | Seven Tides |
| Fauchon | Kempinski | Ritz-Carlton | St. Regis |
| Four Seasons | Luxury Collection | Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | Thompson |
| InterContinental |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury hotels during the research period with less than 200 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Resorts
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cove Beach | InterContinental | Ritz-Carlton |
| Fairmont | Jumeirah | Seven Tides |
| Four Seasons | JW Marriott | Taj |
| Grand Hyatt | Luxury Collection | Thompson |
| Hotel Indigo | LXR Hotels & Resorts | Ziva |
| Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan | Minor Hotels |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury resort hotels during the research period. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Large Hotels
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arora | Holiday Inn | Radisson Blu |
| Centara Hotels & Resorts | Hyatt Regency | Radisson Resort |
| Crowne Plaza | Melia Hotels International | voco |
| Hilton | Park Inn |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale hotels during the research period with over 400 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Medium Hotels
| COMMENDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Khoory Hotels | Hilton | Okura Group | Thompson |
| Avani | Hyatt Centric | Pendry | Trailbreak Partners |
| Cambria Hotels | Hyatt Place | Radisson Blu | Virgin Hotels |
| Courtyard | Hyatt Regency | Radisson Collection | voco |
| Cycas | Hyde Hotels | Residence Inn | W Hotels |
| Dalata | Le Méridien | Scarlett Hotel Group (SHG) | Warner Bros |
| Four Points | Margaritaville | Staybridge Suites | Westin |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale hotels during the research period with between 200-399 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Small Hotels
| COMMENDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alila | DoubleTree | Kew Green | SeleQtions |
| Curio Collection | Dubai Investments | Okura Group | Siamese Asset |
| Hard Rock | EVEN | Melia Hotels International | Staybridge Suites |
| Hotel Indigo | Hilton Garden Inn | Northland Properties | Swiss-Belhotel |
| Hyatt Centric | Kimpton | Radisson Blu | Vignette |
| AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne | Le Méridien | Radisson Collection | Vivanta |
| BrewDog | Hyatt House | Radisson Individuals | voco |
| Cambria Hotels | Hyatt Place | Radisson RED | Wanda Hotels & Resorts |
| Crowne Plaza | Ishraq Hospitality | Scandic | Westin |
| Cycas |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale hotels during the research period with less than 200 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Resorts
| COMMENDED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alila | Dubai Investments | Le Méridien | Radisson Resort |
| Avani | Hilton | Melia Hotels International | Swiss-Belhotel |
| Cambria Hotels | Hilton Garden Inn | Pendry | voco |
| Centara Hotels & Resorts | Holiday Inn | Radisson Blu | W Hotels |
| Courtyard | Hotel Indigo | Radisson Individuals | Warner Bros |
| Crowne Plaza | Hyatt Place |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale resort hotels during the research period. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Midscale: Large Hotels
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn | JMK Group | TRIBE |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new midscale and upper-midscale hotels during the research period with over 400 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Midscale: Medium Hotels
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Hospitality | Hyatt Place | Park Inn |
| Fujita Kanko | Hyatt Regency | Peachtree |
| Holiday Inn | La Quinta | YOTEL |
| HPVA HOTELS |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new midscale and upper-midscale hotels during the research period with between 200-399 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
Hotel Launch (brand): Midscale: Small Hotels
| COMMENDED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Atwell Suites | Hotel Equities | S Hotel Group |
| Deutsche Hospitality | La Quinta | St. Joe |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | Radisson | Trademark Collection |
| Holiday Inn | Ramada Encore | YOTEL |
In this category we recognise brands that have launched new midscale and upper-midscale hotels during the research period with less than 200 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.
