Standards Advisory Committee
Forbes Travel Guide enlists some of the brightest stars in the universe of hospitality and luxury brands to be sure our Star Rating standards reflect the most up-to-date guest expectations. The Standards Advisory Committee (SAC), formed in 2013, brings together experts in multiple luxury verticals from around the world to share their perspectives with Forbes Travel Guide. When we refine our Star Rating standards each year, we take their recommendations into account, keeping our perspective fresh and relevant to the discerning guest.
2026-2027
2024 - 2025
2022-2023
Ann Alba
Resorts
President and CEO
The Broadmoor
Gorka Bergareche
Europe
Area Vice President Operations/General Manager
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme
Josh Bush
Travel Advisor
CEO
Avenue Two Travel
Shernette Crichton
The Americas – Mexico & The Caribbean
General Manager
Half Moon
Victorio Gonzalez
The Americas - North
Managing Director
Montage Laguna Beach
Herve Houdre
SUSTAINABILITY
Founder
H2 Sustainability Consulting
Kris Kaminsky
Asia Pacific
Executive Vice President, Operations
Wynn Las Vegas
James Koratzopoulos
Asia Pacific
Executive Vice President - Hospitality
Galaxy Macau
Lays Laraya
Middle East & Africa
Director, Quality & Guest Experience
Atlantis Dubai
Sebastien Lepinoy
Food & Beverage
Three-Michelin Star Chef
Les Amis
Brian McHugh
The Americas – North
General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Freddie Moross
Wellness
Board Member
Global Wellness Institute
Brendan O’Connor
Boutique Hotels & Inn
General Manager
Adare Manor
Tammy Pahel
Spa & Wellness
Vice President of Spa & Wellness Operations
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Pradeep Raman
The Americas - North
Managing Director
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel
James Ridenour
Les Clefs d'Or
President
Les Clefs d'Or/1 Hotel Melbourne
Nick Untermann
Independent Hotels
General Manager
Terranea
Deborah Yager Fleming
Resorts
Partner & CEO
Acqualina Resort and Residences on the Beach