37 of the world's most exceptional hotel bars recognized based on in-person inspections
ATLANTA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced its 2026 Hotel Star Bars, recognizing 37 of the world's most exceptional hotel bars for their cocktail artistry, elevated service and memorable guest experiences.
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Why it matters
For industry operators, this is another data point in the structural change reshaping the hospitality sector. Watch for follow-on moves from competitors and reactions from key channel partners in the coming quarters.
37 of the world's most exceptional hotel bars recognized based on in-person inspections
ATLANTA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced its 2026 Hotel Star Bars, recognizing 37 of the world's most exceptional hotel bars for their cocktail artistry, elevated service and memorable guest experiences.
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Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
