As we near the end of 2024, annual rankings from Forbes Travel Guide, AAA Diamond Awards, and MICHELIN Keys have dropped and we’re highlighting our valued clients whose properties have ranked in these highly regarded lists.
While ranking among these lists affirms our clients are excelling at their properties, it also signals to luxury-loving travelers that these properties have been vetted by experts and are worth their time and money.
“I am incredibly proud of the trusted partnerships we’ve built with some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, signifying our commitment to excellence in procurement,” says Dorien Murphy, Strategic Account Manager of Luxury Accounts, Avendra International. “The key to our success lies in our carefully curated supplier base which helps these iconic properties maintain their unparalleled standards.”
Discover how these awards are granted and how Avendra International clients are surpassing guest expectations, elevating the hospitality industry to new heights.
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award Winners
Created in 1958 as the first five-star rating system for global hospitality properties, the Forbes Travel Guide is compiled by anonymous expert inspectors who evaluate properties for their customer service and facility. The Star Rating system emphasizes service, with Five-Star properties delivering an outstanding experience and consistent highly customized level of service. With inspectors evaluating based on up to 900 objective criteria and at least a two-night stay, reaching Five-Star status is no easy feat.
25% of the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award-winning properties are Avendra International clients.
80 hotels, 3 restaurants, and 37 spa & wellness properties featured on this list are Avendra International clients.
AAA Five Diamond Award Winners
For over 80 years, AAA’s professional inspectors have evaluated hospitality properties across North America through unannounced visits and a strict set of published guidelines, set based on member expectations and industry standards. Every Diamond-designated property meets AAA’s standards for guest quality, cleanliness, and condition, while the Five Diamond ranking signifies world-class luxury service and industry-leading offerings. With AAA’s 63+ million members booking more than 31% of all hospitality rooms in North America, ranking in this widely read list is influential and commendable.
43% of all AAA Five Diamond ranking properties are Avendra International clients.
59 hotels and 6 restaurants featured on this list are Avendra International clients.
U.S. MICHELIN Key Award Winners
While MICHELIN has been awarding hotels for accomplishments in hospitality excellence since the 1920s, the revered guide underwent a revamp of its hotel rankings in April 2024. Now, hotels featured in their guides can earn up to three MICHELIN Keys, just as restaurants earn MICHELIN stars. Hotels are evaluated for five universal criteria: excellence in architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the neighborhood or setting. MICHELIN Keys represents the best of the best, and ranking on this list is admirable.
29% of MICHELIN Keys awarded to hotels in the U.S. are Avendra International clients.
72 hotels featured on this list are Avendra International clients.
As North America’s leading strategic procurement and supply chain partner to a wide range of organizations, we’re incredibly proud to see so many of our hospitality clients achieving these impressive accolades. Whether you seek to reduce costs, boost efficiency, drive innovation, or meet sustainability targets, our tailored solutions and advanced technology—backed by our industry expertise and customer service—will empower your business to thrive.
“We are excited for the future, confident that our dedication to quality and innovation will continue to attract new partners and elevate the guest experience in the most esteemed hotel brands across the globe,” says Murphy.
Reach out to our luxury team to learn how we can transform your property and its operations into an award-winning luxury destination.
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