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.
2020 - 2021
2018 - 2019
2016 - 2017
Brian Abel
CRUISE LINES
Senior Vice President of Operations
Celebrity Cruises
Yannick Augy
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Director Food & Beverage
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Kyra Bradley
SPA & WELLNESS
Director of Resort Experience and Wellbeing
Fairmont Grand del Mar
Marc Brugger
ASIA PACIFIC
Senior Vice President, Luxury Hotel Operations
Marina Bay Sands
Robert Cima
THE AMERICAS – NORTH
General Manager & Regional Vice President
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake
Fernando Flores
THE AMERICAS – MEXICO & THE CARIBBEAN
General Manager
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Chris Gabaldon
RESORTS
Senior Vice President, Luxury Brands
Marriott International
Laura Gerchik
Brand Official
US General Manager
Biologique Recherche USA
Brian Gullbrants
CASINO & GAMING INDUSTRY
President
Encore Boston Harbor
Susan Harmsworth
SPA & WELLNESS
Founder
ESPA International
Malcolm Hendry
BOUTIQUE HOTELS & INN
General Manager
Hotel 41 - Red Carnation Hotels
Tulio Hochkoeppler
THE AMERICAS - SOUTH
General Manager
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Rajesh Jhingon
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
Regional Vice President
Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, Madinat
Rajesh Khubchandani
THE AMERICAS – NORTH
Vice President, Brand & Global Operations
Marriott International Luxury Brands
Macy Lam
ASIA PACIFIC
Vice President & General Manager of Hotel Operations
Melco
Lee Long
PEOPLE & SAFETY
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Wynn and Encore, Las Vegas
Rob Marks
LUXURY BRANDS
Past President & Zone Director of the Americas
Les Clefs D’or
Geoffray Maugin
EUROPE
Senior Vice President, Guest Experience & Business Performance, Luxury & Premium Brands
Accor Hotels
Nick Rimedio
LIFESTYLE BRANDS
General Manager
La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood Kimpton - InterContinental Hotels Group
Hani Roustom
Independent Hotels
Hotel Operations
Independent
Max Tappeiner
CASINO & GAMING INDUSTRY
Senior Vice President of Operations
Resorts World Las Vegas