The Leela ranked World's #2 Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure 2026 Survey

Brookfield-backed The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts—India's largest institutionally-owned luxury hospitality brand—secured the #2 global spot in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026. With 15 hotels, an NPS of 86 and 40 years of heritage, the recognition reinforces its India luxury positioning amid ongoing expansion.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 14:41 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

The Leela Palaces, India's largest institutionally-owned luxury hospitality brand backed by Brookfield, ranked #2 Best Hotel Brand globally in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, reinforcing its India luxury hospitality position amid ongoing expansion.

Why this matters

The ranking follows The Leela's expansion push, including its 76-acre Coorg forest sanctuary with 71 villas that grew the portfolio to 24 hotels, reinforcing its India luxury positioning.

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