About LHW | Travel Trade

Why Book a Leading Hotel

Curating the exceptional since 1928, The Leading Hotels of the World is a collection of the world’s most exclusive independent luxury hotels. Founded by hoteliers for hoteliers, our mission is to connect and empower our member community with the success that enables independent hotels to stay independent. The Leading Hotels of the World is owned by more than 60 member hotels and governed by an Executive Committee that ensures our community maintains the highest standards of excellence while preserving each hotel’s distinct DNA. Since its founding, The Leading Hotels of the World community has grown to become the largest collection of distinctive independent luxury hotels in the world.

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Nearly 90% of Leading Hotels are family-led, many of them for generations. We have carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon.

20% Americas
70% Europe, Middle East, Africa
10% Asia Pacific, Australia, China

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Quality & SERVICE

To maintain the caliber of our collection, we only admit hotels that are independently owned and operated, that meet our rigorous standards for quality and distinctiveness, and provide guests with extraordinary stays. The Leading Hotels of the World consistently evaluates potential and existing member hotels using a demanding set of industry quality standards.

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Uncommon Experiences

We seek passionate hoteliers who craft and deliver uncommon experiences for guests, who root their hospitality and service in curating authentic connections with the destination and who have dedicated their careers to setting new and higher standards of luxury hospitality. Their incredible passion and commitment to excellence define the collection and the future of travel.

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Leading with a Purpose

We’ve dedicated efforts to ensure Leading Hotels are protecting the environment and reducing their carbon footprint by incorporating sustainability standards into their Leading Quality Assurance review. LHW also encourages our hotels to receive a global sustainable tourism council certification from one of the following organizations: EarthCheck, GreenKey Global, and Green Globe.

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REMINDER
Leadings Club Points Eligible Rates

Your clients enrolled in Leaders Club now earn points on luxury consortia, promotional, publicly available and Leaders Club rates booked through the GDS or an LHW Worldwide Reservations and Service Center. This means you can offer more value to your clients, increasing loyalty and business, while you continue to earn commission.

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