Virtuoso, Luxury Travel’s Most Prestigious Network, Recognizes Regent with Two Global Awards 2025

August 18, 2025: Virtuoso, a number one international community specializing in luxurious and experiential journey, introduced its 2025 Virtuoso Global Awards throughout its thirty seventh annual Virtuoso Travel Week. Regent Hotels & Resorts was honored among the many community’s most esteemed journey companies, advisors, and most popular companions, receiving two distinguished accolades that acknowledge excellence in its class.

Virtuoso’s annual awards rejoice the journey trade’s most distinctive companions, as voted by Virtuoso advisors, boards, and committees. This recognition underscores Regent’s place as a pacesetter in higher luxurious hospitality and displays the sturdy partnerships the model continues to domesticate throughout the worldwide journey group.

“Virtuoso Awards celebrate those who are shaping the future of luxury travel through integrity, outstanding service and unforgettable experiences,” stated Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D. Upchurch. “These annual awards celebrate the exceptional members and partners who bring our shared purpose to life: enriching lives through human connection and the power of travel. Regent exemplifies the innovation, collaboration, and unwavering commitment that define our network, and they deserve to be recognized for their dedication that elevates the Virtuoso network and the industry as a whole.”

Part of IHG’s higher luxurious portfolio, Regent Hotels & Resorts has been on a dynamic progress path since its reimagining started in 2020. Landmark openings in Shanghai, Chongqing, Phu Quoc, Cannes, Hong Kong, Bali and Santa Monica have redefined the model’s presence on the worldwide stage. With upcoming debuts in Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Kyoto, Sanya, Shenzhen and Riyadh, Regent continues to set new requirements for contemporary luxurious hospitality.

Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury Brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts, stated: “These awards from Virtuoso are a testament to Regent’s dedication to delivering unforgettable experiences. We are incredibly proud of our teams in Santa Monica and Hong Kong for bringing the Regent vision to life in such spectacular fashion.”

The Winners

Regent Santa Monica Beach

Best New or Reimagined Hotel acknowledges a lodge that’s both newly opened (inside the final 12 months) or has re-opened after an intensive renovation leading to a brand new lodge expertise.

Regent Santa Monica Beach, a flagship property for Regent within the Americas, opened in 2024 and was acknowledged as Best New or Reimagined Hotel. Marked by sweeping ocean vistas, the refined artistry of AvroKO and Wimberly Interiors and the attentive stewardship of Regent Experience Agents, the property embodies a brand new benchmark for Californian coastal luxurious, seamlessly mixing elegant design with an elevated visitor expertise.

Regent Hong Kong

Best Brand Hotel acknowledges an iconic lodge that epitomizes excellence in luxurious hospitality.

Regent Hong Kong was awarded Best Brand Hotel, reaffirming its stature as a sanctuary of discreet luxurious. Building upon a heritage of innovation, commanding views and exemplary service, the lodge displays the serene and soulful imaginative and prescient of Hong Kong-born designer Chi Wing Lo. Each of its 497 guestrooms and suites gives a private retreat, crafted to encourage tranquility and repose.