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Forbes Travel Guide has today announced its largest set of rated hotels yet. Across 29 countries and more than 100 of the top global destinations, the acclaimed brand has unveiled its 58th annual list of top luxury properties worldwide, with 154 properties earning a coveted five star rating.The list includes 42 new Five-Star hotels, 101 new Four-Star hotels and 57 new hotels in the Recommended category.“We are delighted to recognize the 2016 Star Rating recipients, a phenomenal group of hotels, restaurants and spas,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. “These properties set an unimpeachable standard of excellence in hospitality at a moment when the proliferation of voices claiming to provide unbiased ratings online is exploding. With Forbes Travel Guide-rated properties, there is no ambiguity, no doubt: based on a stringent set of standards developed and refined over six decades, our ratings are now accepted and embraced worldwide. We are proud to congratulate each of the owners, property managers and their teams, and everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today. Together, we help discerning consumers make better...