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Global list · Sep 2026

Global · Travel & Hospitality

126brands in this list
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  1. 1HeldEmiratesIconic
  2. 2HeldFour SeasonsIconic
  3. 3HeldSingapore AirlinesIconic
  4. 4HeldQatar AirwaysIconic
  5. 5HeldEtihad AirwaysStrong
  6. 6HeldTaj Hotels (IHCL)Strong
  7. 7HeldJumeirah GroupStrong
  8. 8HeldMarriott InternationalStrong
  9. 9HeldQantasStrong
  10. 10HeldIndiGoStrong
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  1. 1HeldEmiratesPremium aviation, luxury standard bearer with A380 brand iconIconic
  2. 2HeldFour SeasonsUltra-luxury hospitality, employee experience = guest experience brandIconic
  3. 3HeldSingapore AirlinesService excellence, Singapore Girl brand legacy with modernityIconic
  4. 4HeldQatar AirwaysDoha-hub international carrier; FIFA Official Airline Partner; 170+ destinations planned for winter 2026/27Iconic
  5. 5HeldEtihad AirwaysAbu Dhabi's national airline, record profit and passenger numbers in 2025Strong
  6. 6HeldTaj Hotels (IHCL)India ultra-luxury hotel brand, Tata prestigeStrong
  7. 7HeldJumeirah GroupBurj Al Arab, defining ultra-luxury brandStrong
  8. 8HeldMarriott InternationalLargest hotel brand, Bonvoy loyalty programme brand loyaltyStrong
  9. 9HeldQantasAustralian aviation icon, Spirit of Australia brand narrativeStrong
  10. 10HeldIndiGoIndia low cost dominant, blue + white brand efficiency modelStrong
  11. 11HeldEthiopian AirlinesAfrica aviation leader, Gateway to Africa brand authorityStrong
  12. 12HeldAirbnbExperience economy, Grand Adventure campaign, connections brand pivotStrong
  13. 13HeldAtlantisPalm Jumeirah, experiential resort brandStrong
  14. 14HeldSaudiaSaudi national carrier, rebrand underwayStrong
  15. 15HeldBooking.comAccommodation marketplace, Priceline-owned, price transparency brandStrong
  16. 16HeldWaldorf AstoriaHilton flagship, Palace-class historic property brandStrong
  17. 17HeldHilton WorldwideSecond largest, Honors loyalty + Hampton brand portfolioStrong
  18. 18HeldRitz-CarltonMarriott ultra-luxury, Ladies and Gentlemen brand philosophyStrong
  19. 19HeldExpedia GroupTravel marketplace, Vrbo + Hotels.com brand portfolioStrong
  20. 20HeldFairmontAccor castle hotels, iconic historic property brandStrong
  21. 21HeldMandarin OrientalAsian luxury hospitality, fan logo understated authorityStrong
  22. 22HeldAmanresortsHyper-exclusive, Aman brand commands premium over any addressStrong
  23. 23HeldDP WorldGlobal ports giant, Dubai brand on every trade laneStrong
  24. 24HeldflydubaiDubai low-cost carrier with a record 15.7 million passengers and 140 destinations in 2025Strong
  25. 25HeldOne&OnlyKerzner ultra-luxury, bespoke island + desert brandStrong
  26. 26HeldPark HyattHyatt ultra-luxury, World of Hyatt brand anchorStrong
  27. 27HeldSingapore Airlines KrisFlyerFrequent flyer brand excellence, aspiration points currencyStrong
  28. 28HeldSingitaConservation safari, ethical luxury brand in AfricaStrong
  29. 29HeldPeninsula HotelsOld-world luxury, Rolls-Royce transfer brand experience iconStrong
  30. 30HeldBelmondLVMH luxury trains + hotels, Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express brandStrong
  31. 31HeldSt. RegisMarriott ultra-luxury, Bloody Mary + butler service brand iconsStrong
  32. 32HeldAman ResortsUltra-exclusive retreats, Aman-junkies cult brandStrong
  33. 33HeldRafflesAccor colonial icon, Singapore Sling brand origin storyStrong
  34. 34HeldRosewood HotelsA Sense of Place, CITIC Capital, tailored luxury brandStrong
  35. 35HeldRotana HotelsPan-Arab homegrown hospitality brandStrong
  36. 36HeldFour Seasons UAEUltra-luxury hotel brand UAEStrong
  37. 37HeldSonevaSLOW LIFE luxury, Soneva Fushi barefoot luxury brand iconStrong
  38. 38HeldAir ArabiaSharjah low-cost carrier whose H1 2026 profit fell 51% amid regional airspace disruptionStrong
  39. 39HeldDHL AfricaLogistics brand across Africa, last-mile leaderStrong
  40. 40HeldEmirates SkywardsLoyalty brand, Season of Rewards campaign 2026Strong
  41. 41HeldFour Seasons RiyadhUltra-luxury, Kingdom Tower hotel brandStrong
  42. 42HeldHilton SaudiHotel brand, Riyadh + Jeddah propertiesStrong
  43. 43HeldHilton UAEBusiness hotel, UAE convention marketStrong
  44. 44HeldMarriott SaudiHotel brand, Saudi business travelStrong
  45. 45HeldMarriott UAEHotel brand dominant, multiple propertiesStrong
  46. 46HeldSoneva JaniWater villa luxury, overwater paradise brand epitomeStrong
  47. 47HeldOberoi HotelsIndia luxury hospitality benchmarkDeveloping
  48. 48HeldAgility LogisticsKuwait logistics, MENA supply chain brandDeveloping
  49. 49HeldAramexRegional express and logistics brand, now majority owned by ADQDeveloping
  50. 50HeldLufthansaGerman premium carrier, Crane brand + group portfolioDeveloping
  51. 51HeldTurkish AirlinesGlobal network, Everywhere you fly brand with strong growthDeveloping
  52. 52HeldAir FranceFrench national carrier, elegance brand with SkyTeam anchorDeveloping
  53. 53HeldBritish AirwaysIAG flagship, To Fly To Serve brand promise under pressureDeveloping
  54. 54HeldKLMDutch aviation, Delft houses brand charm + sustainabilityDeveloping
  55. 55HeldJapan AirlinesOmotenashi service, Japanese hospitality brand in the skyDeveloping
  56. 56HeldCathay PacificAsia premium, rebrand post-COVID brand recovery underwayDeveloping
  57. 57HeldAir New ZealandSafety + creativity, in-flight video brand creativityDeveloping
  58. 58HeldAviancaLatin American airlineDeveloping
  59. 59HeldKenya AirwaysPride of Africa brand, African aviation aspirational narrativeDeveloping
  60. 60HeldRwandAirAfrica challenger carrier, Kigali hub + clean brand narrativeDeveloping
  61. 61HeldCopa AirlinesHub-of-the-Americas, consistent regional brandDeveloping
  62. 62HeldLATAM AirlinesLatin America dominant, post-restructuring brandDeveloping
  63. 63HeldTripadvisorReviews platform, experience booking brand pivotDeveloping
  64. 64HeldAir India (Tata)Tata-owned rebrand, national carrier revival brand projectDeveloping
  65. 65HeldAlUlaSaudi heritage tourism, luxury destination brandDeveloping
  66. 66HeldAzul AirlinesBrazilian underdog, David Neeleman brand with customer loveDeveloping
  67. 67HeldAgodaAsia-Pacific booking, Booking Holdings brand for Asia marketDeveloping
  68. 68HeldAtlantis The PalmDubai iconic resort, entertainment + waterpark brandDeveloping
  69. 69HeldHyatt HotelsPremium-focused, World of Hyatt loyalty brand growingDeveloping
  70. 70HeldIHG HotelsInterContinental + Holiday Inn, British-listed global brand groupDeveloping
  71. 71HeldClub MedAll-inclusive resort, Fosun-owned, G brand premium pivotDeveloping
  72. 72HeldNovotelAccor mid-luxury, global reliability brandDeveloping
  73. 73Held1 HotelsEco-luxury, sustainable design hospitality brand pioneerDeveloping
  74. 74HeldHoxton (Ennismore)Neighbourhood hotel brand, Accor-owned lifestyle challengerDeveloping
  75. 75HeldNikoi IslandSustainable Indonesia, authentic eco-luxury challenger brandDeveloping
  76. 76HeldSecret Sound (hospitality)Boutique design hotel collective, independent curator brandDeveloping
  77. 77HeldSofitelFrench luxury Accor, Art de Vivre brand positioningDeveloping
  78. 78HeldEgyptAirEgypt's state-owned flag carrier and Star Alliance member, renewing its fleet towards 200 aircraft by 2035Developing
  79. 79HeldAtlantis Paradise IslandKerzner mega-resort, family + entertainment brandDeveloping
  80. 80HeldRoyal JordanianJordan's state-controlled flag carrier and oneworld member, renewing its fleet while regional disruption weighs on 2026 resultsDeveloping
  81. 81HeldConrad HotelsHilton luxury, smart luxury brand for business travelersDeveloping
  82. 82HeldOman AirOman's flag carrier with a Muscat hub, growing inbound tourism trafficDeveloping
  83. 83HeldGulf AirBahrain's state-owned national carrier, recovering from a 2026 airspace closure and renewing its fleetDeveloping
  84. 84HeldKuwait AirwaysKuwait's state-owned flag carrier, cutting losses and rebuilding its network after 2026 airport disruptionDeveloping
  85. 85HeldMiddle East Airlines (MEA)Lebanon carrier, resilience brand narrativeDeveloping
  86. 86HeldRoyal Air MarocMorocco's flag carrier, expanding its fleet as an Africa-Europe hubDeveloping
  87. 87HeldRadisson Hotel GroupChinese-owned, Radisson Blu brand repositioningDeveloping
  88. 88HeldAlila (Hyatt)Sustainable luxury, Balinese origins global expansion brandDeveloping
  89. 89HeldANAAll Nippon, Star Alliance premium Japanese service brandDeveloping
  90. 90HeldEmirates HolidaysAirline-owned holidays, integrated luxury travel brandDeveloping
  91. 91HeldGetYourGuideExperiences marketplace, Airbnb Experiences challenger brandDeveloping
  92. 92HeldMarriott Bonvoy MomentsLoyalty experience brand, cultural event access differentiationDeveloping
  93. 93HeldSLS Hotels (Ennismore)Glamour lifestyle, Philippe Starck design brandDeveloping
  94. 94HeldSO/ Hotels (Accor)Fashion-forward luxury, Accor lifestyle brandDeveloping
  95. 95HeldTuroCar sharing marketplace, peer-to-peer rental brandDeveloping
  96. 96HeldNH Hotels (Minor)European business hotels, Minor International brandDeveloping
  97. 97HeldSaudi Tourism AuthorityVision 2030, Saudi tourism brand launchDeveloping
  98. 98HeldSofitel LegendHistoric palaces, ultra-luxury Accor heritage brandDeveloping
  99. 99HeldW HotelsMarriott lifestyle brand, music + design cultural positioningDeveloping
  100. 100HeldMakeMyTripIndia online travel, dominant domestic + international brandDeveloping
  101. 101HeldTravelokaSoutheast Asia travel, super-app for travel brandDeveloping
  102. 102HeldflynasSaudi budget airline brandDeveloping
  103. 103HeldAtlantis The RoyalDubai ultra-luxury, Beyonce launch brand spectacleDeveloping
  104. 104HeldcitizenMAffordable luxury hotels, design + tech hybrid brandDeveloping
  105. 105HeldBanyan TreeSanctuary brand, responsible luxury + spa brand originsDeveloping
  106. 106HeldOYO RoomsIndia-founded hotel platformDeveloping
  107. 107HeldflyadealSaudi LCC, Saudia subsidiaryDeveloping
  108. 108HeldAccor SaudiFrench hospitality, Makkah + Riyadh scaleDeveloping
  109. 109HeldAccor UAEFrench hospitality giant, multi-brand UAEDeveloping
  110. 110HeldAddress HotelsEmaar hospitality, Downtown anchor brandDeveloping
  111. 111HeldFetchrMENA delivery brand challengerDeveloping
  112. 112HeldCleartripFlipkart-owned travel, India travel brand challengerDeveloping
  113. 113HeldMinor HotelsThai hospitality group, NH Hotels + Tivoli brand portfolioDeveloping
  114. 114HeldSandals ResortsCaribbean all-inclusive, adults-only romance brand authorityDeveloping
  115. 115HeldThe BrandoMarlon Brando-founded eco-resort, celebrity conservation brandDeveloping
  116. 116HeldSix SensesWellness-led luxury, IHG acquisition, coherent brand growingDeveloping
  117. 117HeldRixos HotelsTurkish-origin luxury in UAEDeveloping
  118. 118HeldAnantara (Minor)Southeast Asian luxury, cultural immersion brandDeveloping
  119. 119HeldAndaz (Hyatt)Lifestyle Hyatt brand, local neighbourhood personality modelDeveloping
  120. 120HeldCOMO HotelsWellness hospitality, COMO Shambhala spa brandDeveloping
  121. 121HeldEaseMyTripNo-convenience-fee travel, India challenger travel brandDeveloping
  122. 122HeldHostelworldBudget + social travel, young traveller brand specialistDeveloping
  123. 123HeldKlookAsia travel activities, in-destination experiences brandDeveloping
  124. 124HeldLXR HotelsHilton ultra-luxury, independent spirit collection brandDeveloping
  125. 125HeldViatorTripadvisor experiences, activities booking brandDeveloping
  126. 126HeldMama Shelter (Accor)Affordable cool, Trigano-family design philosophy brandUnder Pressure
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