Four Seasons marks 65 years with focus on disciplined global growth - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

As Four Seasons celebrates its 65th anniversary, the company enters 2026 with a clear emphasis on long-term, disciplined growth. Guided by a service-driven culture and a unified brand strategy, Four Seasons is advancing its global pipeline across priority destinations while expanding its portfolio of experiences on land, at sea and in the air.

“This milestone year marks both a proud legacy and a clear path forward,” said Alejandro Reynal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons. Staying true to service excellence while growing with intent, he noted, remains central to the brand’s strategy.

Founded in Toronto in 1961, Four Seasons has grown into a global portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, residences and travel experiences, all under a single brand. Today, the company operates 135 hotels and resorts and 61 residential properties in 47 countries, supported by long-term shareholders aligned with sustainable value creation.

Strategic expansion in key destinations

Growth in 2026 will focus on markets where Four Seasons can elevate the local luxury landscape. In the Americas, upcoming openings include Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena and the reopening of Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. In Europe, the pipeline features Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice, Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos, and The Park Gstaad in Switzerland.

The Middle East remains a core growth engine, with new projects in Saudi Arabia such as Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island, the wellness-led AMAALA development, and Four Seasons Hotel Madinah. In Asia Pacific, Four Seasons will debut in Vietnam’s capital with Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake.

Beyond near-term openings, the company continues to build a robust pipeline of around 60 projects, including a return to Berlin, a new hotel in Rio de Janeiro, and further expansion in the United States and the Middle East.

Expanding experiential travel

Experiential travel remains a key pillar of growth. Four Seasons Yachts will launch in 2026 with Four Seasons I, introducing the brand’s service philosophy to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Adriatic. The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience continues to expand its itineraries, while new multi-property journeys are being introduced to offer deeper, locally guided travel experiences.

Residential growth as a cornerstone

Four Seasons continues to lead in branded residences, with residential components accounting for 65 percent of its development pipeline. Recent and upcoming projects span markets such as Istanbul, Bahrain Bay, Puerto Rico, Mumbai and Saudi Arabia, alongside standalone Private Residences in cities including Washington, DC, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Miami.

As Four Seasons looks beyond its anniversary year, the company remains focused on intentional expansion, innovation in experiences and preserving the service culture that has defined the brand for more than six decades.

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