Elegant Hotels of the World Honoured as Best Independent Luxury Hotel Collection at Seven Stars Awards 2025
We are proud to announce that Elegant Hotels of the World has been awarded Best Independent Luxury Hotel Collection at the 13th Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards, held on 11 October 2025 at the Tróia Design Hotel in Portugal.
Catt McLeod, Vice President of Elegant, accepted the award on stage alongside Anita Chan, CEO of Elegant Hotels of the World Asia Pacific — a moment of recognition not only for Elegant, but for the entire community of member hotels.
“THIS AWARD IS A PROFOUND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE PASSION, PURPOSE, AND ORIGINALITY THAT GUIDES OUR HOTEL MEMBERS IN EVERYTHING THAT THEY DO. WE ARE THRILLED TO STAND ALONGSIDE OTHER VISIONARIES IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY, AND TO CELEBRATE THE WORK THAT MAKES ELEGANT HOTEL COLLECTION A GROWING GLOBAL MOVEMENT.” – CATT MCLEOD, VICE PRESIDENT, ELEGANT HOTEL COLLECTION
The Seven Stars Awards are renowned for highlighting excellence in luxury and hospitality, judged by a distinguished international panel that spans hospitality, lifestyle, and design. Tróia was chosen as the host city for its luminous coastal setting and architectural elegance, lending cinematic backdrop to a night dedicated to luxury innovation and distinction.
The honour belongs entirely to our incredible member hoteliers and shines a light on their unwavering commitment to offering authentic, independent luxury hospitality – grounded in stories, place.
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