- Melco Resorts garnered 19 Five-Star awards and 107 FTG Stars in the recently unveiled Forbes Travel Guide 2026.
- In the Hotel and Spa categories, Melco garnered a total of 72 stars, while in the dining category it received 35 stars.
In the recently unveiled Forbes Travel Guide 2026, Melco Resorts & Entertainment garnered a total of 19 Five-Star awards, making it the world’s integrated resort operator with the most FTG Five-Star Awards. Altogether, the group achieved an impressive 107 FTG Stars across various categories – reinforcing its position as the region’s premier luxury hospitality provider.
The 107 FTG Stars were achieved through the company’s Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories for properties including City of Dreams, Studio City, Altira Macau and City of Dreams Manila.
Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO, Melco, said, “We are deeply honored to have Melco recognized as the world’s leading integrated resort company by Forbes Travel Guide in 2026. Attaining the most Five-Star awards globally among integrated resort operators is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence. We are thankful to our Colleagues as such achievements would not be possible without their incredible efforts.
“These results highlight our dedication to operating world-class integrated resorts that offer superlative design and guest experiences. We look forward to welcoming guests to our properties and further strengthening our portfolio of luxury hospitality and entertainment offerings.”
Among the five-star award-winning hotels were Morpheus at City of Dreams Macau, Nüwa at City of Dreams Macau, Star Tower at Studio City, Epic Tower at Studio City, Altira Macau and Nüwa at City of Dreams Manila.
“These results highlight our dedication to operating world-class integrated resorts that offer superlative design and guest experiences.” – Lawrence Ho
The five-star awarded restaurants included Alain Ducasse at City of Dreams Macau’s Morpheus, Yí at City of Dreams Macau’s Morpheus, Jade Dragon at City of Dreams Macau’s Nüwa, Pearl Dragon at Studio City, plus three restaurants at Altira Macau including Aurora, Tenmasa and Ying.
The five-star spa facilities included Morpheus Spa at City of Dreams Macau , Nüwa Spa at City of Dreams Macau, The Spa at Epic Tower in Studio City, Zensa Spa at Studio City, Altira Spa at Altira Macau and Nüwa Spa at City of Dreams Manila.
In the hotel and spa categories, Melco garnered a total of 72 stars, while in the dining category it received 35 stars.
Melco’s unique blend of design, entertainment and quality sets the company apart, making it the global leader in premium integrated resorts.
Since its establishment in 2004, Melco explained that it embraces a visionary approach, recognizing the potential to offer guests exceptional experiences beyond gaming. Driven by a commitment to innovative design and uncompromising quality, the Group has therefore consistently created unparalleled leisure and entertainment destinations.
Moving forward, Melco said it will continue to create unforgettable memories for guests worldwide, writing a new chapter in luxury entertainment and contributing its full strength to Macau’s “Tourism +” development initiative.
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global independent rating system that focuses exclusively on luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises. Since its inception, FTG has been renowned for its rigorous and anonymous inspection process. Evaluators assess the overall travel experience based on a comprehensive set of objective standards, ranging from service details to facility quality. Its list encompasses top destinations worldwide, serving as an authoritative benchmark for luxury travel.
