AKIPRESS.COM - The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has announced the addition of ten new member hotels to its portfolio.

Joining the highly discerning, independent hotel collection are both newly opened and long-established hotels in some of the world's most desirable and dynamic destinations, the LHW website notes.

The LHW welcomes its first property in Mongolia, expands its Caribbean collection to include St. Lucia, and broadens the portfolio in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

"We are proud to expand our global presence with these ten exceptional new members, strengthening The Leading Hotels of the World portfolio in key markets across the globe," said Deniz Omurgonulsen, Vice President of Member Experience at The Leading Hotels of the World.

"From making our debut in St. Lucia and Mongolia, to deepening our footprint in iconic destinations like New York City, Milan, St. Tropez, and the Dolomites, each addition allows us to better serve our discerning travelers with fresh opportunities to explore the world's most remarkable places. These hotels are cultural touchstones, exemplifying the independent spirit, local character, and personalized service that have defined LHW for nearly a century," the Vice President added.

1. Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences (Castries, Saint Lucia)

2. The Hotel Chelsea (New York, United States)

3. El Encanto (Santa Barbara, United States)

4. Ancora Cortina (Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy)

5. Palazzo Cordusio, a Gran Melia Hotel (Milan, Italy)

6. Beaverbrook (Surrey Hills, United Kingdom)

7. AREV Saint-Tropez (Saint Tropez, France)

8. The Giza Palace (Giza, Egypt)

9. Pearl Gallery Hotel Guiyang (Guiyang, China)

10. Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

According to LHW website, the Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa is a rare urban retreat where nature and sophistication effortlessly intertwine. Located at the edge of the Bogd Khan Uul Reserve, one of the world's oldest national parks and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the property offers an exceptional gateway to Mongolia's cultural and natural wonders. Situated just five miles from Ulaanbaatar, the capital’s dynamic blend of shopping, dining, and sightseeing is within easy reach, while the hotel itself is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine woodland, respecting and blending seamlessly with the local landscape.