Four Seasons opened its first hotel on March 21, 1961, in Toronto. Sixty-five years later, the luxury hotel and hospitality giant boasts a global portfolio of 135 hotels and resorts and 61 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries.
And there is so end in sight, with 60 more properties in the pipeline, including Italy, Greece and Saudi Arabia; the launch this year of Four Seasons Yachts; and a clear vision for long-term growth.
“This milestone year marks both a proud legacy and a clear path forward,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons, of the company’s 65 anniversary in 2026. “Our strength comes from staying true to our values – service excellence and genuine care – while growing intentionally and innovating with purpose. That balance is what will continue to guide Four Seasons for decades to come.”
Founded in 1961 by Isadore Sharp with a single hotel in Toronto, Four Seasons has strategically evolved over six decades, building a global portfolio of hotels, resorts, residences, and journeys that are intrinsically connected to each destination while consistently delivering elevated, service-led experiences worldwide.
Moreover, throughout its history, the company has remained committed to a single, unified brand.
“Personalized service, delivered with warmth and authenticity, is our most enduring advantage,” adds Reynal.
Strategic expansion
The company’s next chapter is defined by strategic expansion, focusing on the destinations where Four Seasons will elevate the local luxury offering and contribute to long-term market development.
In the year ahead, Four Seasons will open an mix of hotels and resorts – some set within the walls of landmark heritage properties and other brand-new experiences that are built to reflect the beauty of their surroundings. Recent and upcoming openings include:
- The Americas: Building on the success of 2025 openings– including Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico – Four Seasons will continue to expand in the Americas in 2026 with Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena. The project will transform colonial and Beaux-Arts landmarks into a vibrant luxury experience, right on the doorstep of the historic walled city. 2026 will also mark the highly anticipated reopening of Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, bringing back the beloved coastal landmark with refreshed design and elevated guest experiences.
- Europe: Four Seasons openings in the region will celebrate each destination’s unique history and cultural charm. In Italy, a legendary Venetian landmark will be unveiled as Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice, offering restored Gothic grandeur overlooking the surrounding waters. Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos will be the company’s second property in Greece, bringing contemporary luxury to one of its most iconic destinations. Just in time for the winter season, The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel will introduce the company’s signature service to the Swiss Alps with refined alpine luxury.
- Middle East: At the centre of Four Seasons growth in the Middle East is a set of new openings in Saudi Arabia, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island introducing unparalleled service and experiences to this new beachfront luxury destination. Also, along the Red Sea, a one-of-a-kind wellness resort experience will be unveiled at Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay. In one of the nation’s historic capitals, Four Seasons Hotel Madinah will blend modern comfort with spiritual heritage near the Prophet’s Mosque.
- Asia Pacific: Four Seasons will open Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, marking its debut in Vietnam’s capital. Set beside one of the city’s most revered landmarks, the hotel will blend contemporary design with cultural heritage, creating a refined urban retreat and a natural gateway to Hanoi’s cuisine and vibrant city life.
Other endeavors will see the return of Four Seasons to Berlin after 20 years, with the reimagination of a storied hotel into an entirely new luxury experience as well as a return to Brazil with a new luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro at Leblon Beach. The company will also enter new US destinations such as Charleston and expand its Mountain Collection with projects in Telluride and Deer Valley. Growth will also continue across the Middle East.
Experiential travel
Four Seasons is evolving itnot experiential travel through its growing portfolio of immersive journeys:
- Four Seasons Yachts will introduce a new, elevated expression of the brand at sea with Four Seasons I, setting sail in 2026. The Yacht’s inaugural voyages will span iconic destinations and exclusive ports across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Adriatic, marking a bold new chapter for Four Seasons and continuing its legacy of innovation and service excellence.
- The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience continues to add new itineraries and destinations to its roster of around the world and regional journeys. Beloved amongst guests for more than 10 years, the Private Jet experience continues to achieve exceptional guest satisfaction and foster a deeply loyal community of returning guests, driving some of the highest repeat rates in the industry.
- New multi-property itineraries offer highly curated, locally guided journeys designed to create deeper, more authentic connections to each destination. Launching in Bali, Spain and Mexico, the collections will expand in the years ahead as Four Seasons continues to grow its portfolio in key markets.
In addition to its hotels and resorts, yachts, and jets, Four Seasons offerings include more than 600 restaurants and bars globally,
And in 2026, for the 11th straight year, Four Seasons was awarded the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rankings of any company, with 62 distinctions across 42 hotels and resorts, 16 spas, and 4 restaurants.
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