Melco attains world’s most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards in 2026 for any integrated resort operator

Melco (NASDAQ:MLCO) attained the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards among integrated resort operators in 2026, earning 19 Five-Star Awards and a total of 107 FTG Stars across hotel, restaurant and spa categories.

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Melco (NASDAQ:MLCO) attained the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards among integrated resort operators in 2026, earning 19 Five-Star Awards and a total of 107 FTG Stars across hotel, restaurant and spa categories. Properties cited include Morpheus, Nüwa, Studio City towers, Altira Macau and City of Dreams Manila.

This recognition underscores Melco's emphasis on luxury hospitality and guest experience leadership in the region for 2026.

Positive

• 19 Five-Star Awards — most for any integrated resort operator in 2026
• 107 FTG Stars across hotels, restaurants and spas, highlighting breadth of excellence

Negative

• None.

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News Market Reaction – MLCO

In the Feb 12 session, MLCO declined 12.50%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.

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Market Context

The stock dropped -12.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite prestigious...

Analysis

The stock dropped -12.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite prestigious Forbes Travel Guide recognition would fit a market focused more on fundamentals and sector conditions than on brand accolades. MLCO has previously shown aligned reactions around earnings and financing updates, so weakness around this type of news could reflect broader Resorts & Casinos pressures. Investors have also had to weigh recent debt transactions and macro sensitivity, any of which could overshadow luxury-hospitality awards.

Key Figures

Forbes Five-Star awards: 19 awards Total FTG Stars: 107 stars Award year: 2026

Forbes Five-Star awards

19 awards

2026 Forbes Travel Guide for Melco properties

Total FTG Stars

107 stars

Across hotel, restaurant and spa categories in 2026 FTG

Award year

2026

Year of Forbes Travel Guide recognition

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 05

5 events

1. Feb 05

   Earnings date notice

   24h Move

   -1.6%

   Announced Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and conference call schedule.

2. Nov 06

   Earnings release

   24h Move

   +3.8%

   Reported Q3 2025 revenue and EBITDA growth with positive net income metrics.

3. Oct 30

   Earnings date notice

   24h Move

   +1.4%

   Set timing for Q3 2025 results and investor conference call webcast details.

4. Sep 16

   Debt offering pricing

   24h Move

   -0.8%

   Priced US$500M 6.500% senior notes due 2033 to address 2026 notes.

5. Sep 15

   Debt deal announcement

   24h Move

   +1.3%

   Proposed senior notes offering and conditional tender for 5.250% notes due 2026.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

forbes travel guide, integrated resort

2 terms

forbes travel guide technical

"historic leadership position in the newly published 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG)"

An independent global rating and inspection service that evaluates hotels, restaurants and spas on service, facilities and cleanliness, awarding star or recommended distinctions much like a restaurant guide assigns stars. For investors, these ratings are a visible quality stamp that can boost a property’s reputation, allow higher pricing or occupancy, and indicate management’s ability to deliver consistent customer experience — think of it as a trusted third‑party report card for hospitality assets.

integrated resort technical

"topping the competition as the world’s integrated resort operator with the most FTG"

An integrated resort is a large, multi-purpose destination that combines hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment, meeting space and often a casino into a single complex, similar to a small city built for visitors. For investors it matters because these venues generate multiple revenue streams (lodging, gaming, food, events and retail) and are sensitive to tourism trends, local regulations and big-ticket spending, so their performance can swing widely but also offer diversified income potential.

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MACAU, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Resorts & Entertainment proudly announces it has achieved historic leadership position in the newly published 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) by garnering 19 Five-Star Awards, topping the competition as the world’s integrated resort operator with the most FTG Five-Star Awards and reinforcing its position as the region’s premier luxury hospitality provider. The achievement is anchored by the attainment of 107 FTG Stars across the Company’s Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories for properties including City of Dreams, Studio City, Altira Macau, and City of Dreams Manila.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO, Melco, said, "We are deeply honored to have Melco recognized as the world’s leading integrated resort company by Forbes Travel Guide in 2026. Attaining the most Five-Star awards globally among integrated resort operators is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence. We are thankful to our Colleagues as such achievements would not be possible without their incredible efforts. These results highlight our dedication to operating world-class integrated resorts that offer superlative design and guest experiences. We look forward to welcoming guests to our properties and further enhancing our portfolio of luxury entertainment and hospitality."

The 19 Five-Star awards presented to Melco properties and facilities in 2026 FTG are listed below:

Hotels	Restaurants	Spas
Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau	Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau	Morpheus Spa, City of Dreams Macau
Nüwa, City of Dreams Macau	Yí, Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau	Nüwa Spa, City of Dreams Macau
Star Tower, Studio City	Jade Dragon, Nüwa, City of Dreams Macau	The Spa at Epic Tower, Studio City
Epic Tower, Studio City	Pearl Dragon, Studio City	Zensa Spa, Studio City
Altira Macau	Aurora, Altira Macau	Altira Spa, Altira Macau
Nüwa, City of Dreams Manila	Tenmasa, Altira Macau	Nüwa Spa, City of Dreams Manila
	Ying, Altira Macau

 

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

Melco, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com) and Altira Macau (www.altiramacau.com), integrated resorts located in Cotai and Taipa, Macau, respectively. In addition, the Company operates Studio City (www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, the Company operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean, an integrated resort in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy). In South Asia, the Company manages the Nüwa hotel at City of Dreams Sri Lanka (www.cityofdreamssrilanka.com), an integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.

Melco is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Chimmy Leung
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: +852 3151 3765
Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, cruises and their restaurants. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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FAQ

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How many Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards did Melco (MLCO) receive in 2026?

Melco received 19 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards in 2026. According to the company, this made Melco the world’s integrated resort operator with the most FTG Five-Star Awards that year, spanning hotels, restaurants and spas across its portfolio.

What is the total number of Forbes Travel Guide Stars Melco (MLCO) achieved in 2026?

Melco achieved a total of 107 FTG Stars in 2026. According to the company, those Stars cover Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories across properties including City of Dreams, Studio City, Altira Macau and City of Dreams Manila.

Which Melco properties earned Five-Star awards in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide?

Winning properties include Morpheus, Nüwa, Star Tower and Epic Tower at Studio City, Altira Macau and City of Dreams Manila. According to the company, these venues captured Five-Star ratings across hotels, restaurants and spas in the 2026 FTG list.

What does the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide recognition mean for Melco shareholders (MLCO)?

The recognition signals industry leadership in luxury hospitality and potential brand value uplift. According to the company, top FTG ratings across properties enhance Melco’s luxury positioning and guest appeal, which may support long-term brand strength and demand.

Did Melco (MLCO) receive Five-Star awards for restaurants and spas in 2026?

Yes. Melco secured Five-Star awards for multiple restaurants and spas in 2026. According to the company, awardees include Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, Yí, Jade Dragon, and spas such as Morpheus Spa, Nüwa Spa and Altira Spa.