The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, has been voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand for the second consecutive year by Travel + Leisure USA, World’s Best Awards 2021.
Travel + Leisure USA’s World’s Best Awards are a renowned benchmark of excellence for travel and hospitality companies globally. They honor the finest travel experiences in the world selected by Travel + Leisure’s global readership of discerning travelers. Readers rate their experiences and evaluate hotels across the world on characteristics such as rooms, location, service, cuisine, and value.
World’s Best Hotels Survey 2021
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey was open for voting from January 11 to May 10, 2021, as destinations around the world were lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Survey rules have always allowed readers to reflect on their travel experiences over a three year period. We hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your own travels as you get back out into the world.
Every year for the World’s Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated hotel brands on their locations, rooms/facilities, food, service, and overall value. Read the full list of Top 25 Hotel Brands Globally 2021 here.
The Leela Palace – World’s Best Hotel 2021
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, owned and managed by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund is the epitome of true Indian luxury infused with a distinct aesthetic that celebrates India’s rich art, cuisine and culture that is indigenous in its offering of India’s heritage to the world. This honor is a recognition of the brand’s consistency in pursuing excellence and its commitment towards curating authentic luxury experiences with the graciousness of Indian hospitality.
“We are truly humbled and excited to be voted The World’s Best Brand by the readers of Travel + Leisure USA for the second consecutive year. This is a testament to recognition The Leela brand enjoys and an appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our teams who go above and beyond every day, to deliver an impeccable luxury experience and make every guest’s stay a memorable one,”
Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
“Being recognized as ‘The World’s Best Hotel Brand’ for the second year in a row is a tremendous achievement for The Leela hospitality business. Congratulations to the entire Leela team that has ensured highest delivery of services despite the challenging time the world has witnessed this past year,” said Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner Brookfield Asset Management. “These awards are also a recognition of the appreciation that Indian hospitality enjoys globally, and the limitless potential of the travel and tourism industry in India. Brookfield is committed to growing The Leela hospitality business both domestically and internationally, while retaining its authentic Indian luxury offering.”
In the Top 25 list of world’s best hotel brand 2021, Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris stands in 8th Position, while Oberoi Hotels & Resorts comes in 6th.
News Source ANI, Travel+Leisure
