Fairmont Chateau Whistler Crowned Canada’s Top Resort in Travel + Leisure® World’s Best Awards 2026
WHISTLER, BC, July 7, 2026 – Fairmont Chateau Whistler has been named the #1 Resort in Canada in the prestigious Travel + Leisure® World’s Best Awards 2026, one of the travel industry’s most influential and respected distinctions. The recognition celebrates Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s continued dedication to delivering thoughtful attention to detail, creating special moments for guests, and nurturing a deep sense of place in one of the world’s most celebrated alpine destinations.
Each year, Travel + Leisure® readers cast their votes to identify the very best in global travel and hospitality. The World’s Best Awards spotlight top hotels, islands, cities, safari outfitters, airlines, spas, and other travel experiences worldwide through the publication’s annual survey. This year, more than 207,000 readers cast over 661,000 votes, evaluating hotels on criteria including service excellence, memorable guest experiences, beautifully curated interiors, and authentic connection to the destination—solidifying the awards as one of the industry’s most definitive benchmarks of excellence.
“We are deeply honoured to be recognized by Travel + Leisure®’s global readership,” says Ken Hall, General Manager of Fairmont Chateau Whistler. “This award reflects the passion and genuine hospitality our team brings to every guest experience. Each day, we strive to create warm, authentic and memorable moments that capture the spirit of this extraordinary mountain destination. Knowing this recognition comes directly from travellers who choose our resort for their most meaningful moments makes it especially rewarding, and it inspires us to continually elevate every stay.”
The Travel + Leisure® World’s Best Awards 2026 will be featured in the August 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure®. The results may be found here: travelandleisure.com.
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About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand’s unrivalled portfolio of over 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. From grand hotels to urban retreats, since 1907 Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – renowned addresses such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont Tokyo, Fairmont Golden Prague, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Doha and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their cities—iconic gathering places where people, culture, and ideas converge. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,800 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL Accor, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5,700 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit www.group.accor.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler
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