Most Valuable Hotels And Motels Companies In The World 2013

Most valuable hotels and motels companies in the world

In annual basis, Forbes ranks Global 2000 top companies. They select 2000 companies from all most all industrial categories. From that list I have compiled the list of most valuable hotels and motels companies 2013. Purpose of this article is, to give you most informative information about hotels and motels’ business trends, and info of most valuable hotels and motels in the world, aims to assist you to get some idea. If you want to know, best hotels  which are based on customers poll then read best hotels in the world 2013.

Carnival, a cruise company ranked in number on position as most valuable hotels and motels 2013. Note here most valuable means their highest market value of that companies. And all are public hotel and motels companies. Public means their share are listed and traded in stock exchange.

List of most valuable hotels and motels 2013

Carnival: Most Valuable Hotel and Motel Company 2013. 

1. Carnival

Carnival, a panama based Cruise Company,  with $28.45 billion ranked as most valuable hotels and motels 2013. Further info, Carnival, with $1.5 billion profit, has become most profitable hotels and motels in 2013.

Industry: Hotels and Motels

Country Panama.

Market Value: $28.45 B.

Founded: 1972.

CEO: Micky Arison.

Website: (www.carnivalcorp.com).

Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

2. Oriental Land

This Japan based company with $13.8 billion market value, listed in number two spot. Oriental Land Co, Ltd. operates two business segment. One theme parks and two hotel segment.

Quick view of Oriental Land.

Country Japan.

Market Value: $13.8 B.

Founded: 1960

CEO: Toshio Kagami

Website: (www.olc.co.jp).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

3. Marriott International

Marriott International is a diversified hospitality company, operates in 73 countries, ranked in number 3 with $12.6 billion market value.

Country United States.

Market Value $12.6 B.

Founded: 1927.

CEO: Arne Sorenson.

Website: (www.marriott.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

4. Starwood Hotels

US based, hotel and leisure company, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, with market valuation $12.27 has ranked in 4th position as most valuable hotels and motels 2013.

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Country United States.

Market Value $12.27 B.

Founded: 1969.

CEO: Frits van Paasschen.

Website: (www.starwoodhotels.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

5. Wyndham Worldwide

US based, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation operates 3 hospitality segments, lodging, vacation exchange and rental and vacation ownership. With market valuation of $8.6 billion has become one of the most valuation hotel and motel in the world.

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Country: United States.

Market Value $8.6 B.

Founded: 1974.

CEO: Stephen Holmes.

Website: (www.wyndhamworldwide.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

6. Accor

France based hotel company with market valuation of $8.39 has ranked in number 6 as most valuable Hotels and Motels Company. But according to Forbes, in 2012 Accor has reported $0.8 loss. However in market valuation, Accor is one of the most valuable hotel company and ranked in among ten.

Quick view of Accor.

Country France.

Market Value $8.39B.

Founded: 1967.

CEO: Denis Hennequin.

Website: (www.accor.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

7. InterContinental Hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group is UK based hotel company, runs hotels, resorts, management hotels and associates. InterContinental Hotels Group is one of the oldest hotel company with $8.13 billion market valuation has ranked in number 7.

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Country: United Kingdom.

Market Value $8.13 B.

Founded: 1777.

CEO: Richard Solomons.

Website: (www.ichotelsgroup.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

8. Royal Caribbean Cruises

Liberia based cruise company, Royal Caribean Cruises Ltd, with market valuation of $7.38 billion, has ranked in number 8 most valuable hotels and motels company in 2013.

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Country Liberia.

Market Value $7.38 B

Founded: 1968

CEO: Richard Fain

Website: (www.royalcaribbean.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

9. Shangri-La Asia

Shanrgi-La Asia, runs hotels and invest and management hotel associates properties. Shangrila-La Asia with market valuation of $7.16 billion, has become one of the ten most valuable hotels motels in the world.

Quick view of Shangri-La Asia.

Country Hong Kong China.

Market Value $7.16 B.

Founded: 1971.

CEO: Khoon Ean Kuok

Website: (www.shangri-la.com).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

10. Whitbread

Whibread PLC, one of the oldest hotels and motels company (founded date: 1742), with market valuation with $7 billion has ranked in 10th position. UK based Whitbread PLC operates two segment First Hotels and Restaurants and Second Costa Segment.

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Country United Kindom.

Market Value $7 B.

Founded:1742

CEO: Andrew Harrison.

Website: (www.whitbread.co.uk).
Most valuable hotel and motel 2013.

Courtesy: Forbes.com and their expertise.

Disclaimer: These all are public companies and market valuation is as of May 2013. This is an annual list. And valuation means market value as of May 2013.

Best Hotels In The World 2013 (Updated)

Best hotels means best hospitality, best service, best care provider hotels and importantly best means, more value you receive than you pay for. And What are the best hotels in the world? Today we find answer.

Your preferences might be difference. For your best hotel, you do not think twice if you are given a couple of options. 

But here, this blog writes about best hotels ranked and measured by one of the leading travel magazine, Travel +Leisure.

Methodology:  before jumping on list. It is always recommended to know ranking methodology.  Because different methodologies give different result. For preparing this list, Travel + Leisure and their associated team prepared  questionnaires, made polls and asked their readers to vote for their best hotels.

According to their website, key metrics for scoring are, room/facilities, location, service, restaurants/foods, value. Optional: for business, for family, for romance. More score means higher position.

You may or may not agree with this methodology but knowing these hotels, gives you an idea about what best hotels look like?

So here is the list of best hotels in the world. where South Africa's resorts have secured 3 positions out of 10.

List of 10 Best Hotels In The World

Best Hotel 2013, Mombo Camp, Botswana Pic Credit: Travelandleisure.com

1. Mombo Camp and Little Mombo Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

This hotel is good for safari camp and for experiencing excellent wildlife.

Score point.  96.60.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 1.

Key Features: Prime balconies, indoor and outdoor private showers, private plunge pool, luxe library.

Hotel address:

Mombo Island, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Website. Mombo Camp, Botswana.

2. Castello di Casole-A Timbers Resort, Casole d'Elsa, Italy

Score point.  96.18.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 2.

Key features: historical importance, rustic suites, oil paintings, natural view, traditional spa.

Hotel address:

Localita Querceto

Casole d'Elsa, 53031, Italy

Website : castello di casole-a-timbers resort.

3. Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa

Score point.  96.14.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 3.

Key features:  treetop suites, riverside rooms, twice daily game drives and kids' safaris with tracking tutorials.
Hotel address:

Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

website: singita kruger national park.

3. Nayara Hotel, Spa $ Gardens, La Fortuna-Arenal, Costa Rica

Score Point: 96.14.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 3.

Key Features: Wildlife spotting, white-water rafting, and kayaking on lake Arenal.
Hotel address:

Arenal Volcano National Park

La Fortuna de San Carlos, 21007, Costarica

Website: naraya hotel, spa & gardens.

5. Four Seasons Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Score Point:96.00.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 5.

Four Seasons Resort is famous for overwater bungalows.

Keyfeatures:Its structures, finishing and furnishings,extraordinary views over the turquoise-blue, coral filled South Pacific, and some exciting views of peaks of Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia.

Hotel address:

Motu Tehotu BP 547

Bora Bora, 98730, French Polynesia.

Website: four seasons resort.

5. Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

Score Point: 96.00.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 5.

Keyfeatures: Artistic deseingn and decorations, original Markus Luepertz watercolor paintings. French cuisine, premium cocktails.

Hotel address:

Potsdamer Platz Berlin, 10785, Germany.

Website: ritz carlton.

5. The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, North Island, New Zealand

Score point: 96.00.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 5.

Keyfeatures: Golf course, best spa, indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

Hotel address:

139 Tepene Tablelands Road Matauri Bay, Northland, New Zealand.

Website: the lodge at kauri cliffs..

8. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India

Score point: 95.73.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 8.

Great hospitality, traditional culture, great view, premiere rooms with private pool and terrace.
Hotel address:

Haridasji Ki Magri.

Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001, India.

Website: oberai udaivilas.

9. Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park Area, South Africa

Score point: 95.71.

World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 9.

Key features: Earth logde, bush lodge, selati lodge, and little bush camp, safari. Traditional spa treatments, firelight boma dinners, twice daily game drives.

Hotel address:

Sabi Sand Reserve Kruger National Park Area,

Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Website: sabi sabi .

10. Singita Sabi Sand, Kruger National Park Area, South Africa.

Score Point: 95.64.
World's best hotel 2013 ranking position: 10.

Famous for Ebony Lodge gives you vintage safari feeling.

Keyfeatures: Ebony lodge, private outdoor showers, well stocked wine cellars.

Hotel address:

Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Kruger National Park Area, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Website: singita sabi sand.

Disclaimer:This article aims to provide information for you, about what should best hotels look like. Ranking system of this list is based on Travel + Leisure magazine's ranking methodology. Best list and ranking system can be different in other ranking systems and your own preferences).
Credit goes to travelandleisure.com for making this list.