2005 DIRECTORY OF THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD

The Leading Hotels of the World Unveils 2010 Directory
Polished Portfolio Reveals Implementation of Stricter Standards at
Prestigious Hospitality Company
New York, NY December 21, 2009 – It may not be noticeable to the naked
eye, but there is something inherently different within the pages of The
Leading Hotels of the World annual directory this year, released worldwide
today. With quality initiatives at the forefront of the company’s business plan
and stricter standards put in place earlier this year, the 2010 edition reveals a
more tightly-curated collection of hotels, resorts and spas that truly represent
the hallmarks of the historic Leading Hotels brand. Showcasing more than
450 members in over 80 countries across the globe, this unparalleled – and
honed – portfolio will impress those already familiar with the legendary luxury
hospitality company and capture the attention of discerning travelers seeking
unique, authentic experiences.
Unveiled at Leading Hotels’ Annual Convention, which took place in Venice,
Italy in late November, the handsome hardcover volume again devotes a full
page to each hotel. This year’s print run of more than 600,000 copies
includes editions in Japanese and Mandarin.
Appearing for the first time in this edition are the following 11 new Leading Hotels:
Royal Spa Kitzbühel, Jochberg, Austria
The Augustine, Prague, Czech Republic
Kameha Grand Bonn, Cologne, Bonn, Germany
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily, Agrigento, Italy
Hotel Villa Magna, Madrid, Spain
One&Only Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Chateau Star River, Guangzhou, P.R. of China
Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Bristol Buenaventura, Buenaventua, Panama
Tivoli São Paulo—Mofarrej, São Paulo, Brazil
The 6 new members of The Leading Small Hotels of the World are:
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
Hotel Guarda Golf, Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Royal Mansour, Marrakech, Morocco
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Zendai Hotel Yin, Shanghai, P.R. of China
Capella Singapore, Sentosa Island, Singapore
About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
To order a copy, go to http://www.lhw.com/orderpub.aspx
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 450 of
the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com and www.lhwspas.com – the online
sources for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the firm maintains offices in 22 major
markets across the globe.

Since 1928, the company’s reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands of its
members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering hundreds of meticulous criteria
spanning from product to behavioral standards. This set of standards is the most stringent in the industry.
For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and
the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.
Media Contact
Ani Zerounian
Director, Public Relations
E-mail: press@lhw.com