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Sterling Holiday Resorts has achieved an impressive feat at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, with an impressive tally of 28 resorts across India proudly receiving the prestigious Travellers’ Choice recognition. This accomplishment reinforces Sterling’s status as one of the leading leisure hospitality brands in the country. A standout in this impressive lineup is Sterling Kanha, which has once again clinched the Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award for the fourth consecutive year, solidifying its place among the most highly-rated resorts globally.
The accolades reflect ongoing guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and a deepening trust in Sterling’s eclectic resort portfolio strategically located in some of India’s top travel destinations.
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The 28 award-winning resorts constitute nearly 49% of Sterling Holiday Resorts’ eligible portfolio, which includes properties that have been operational for at least a full year. Such a high proportion of recognized resorts underscores the brand’s commitment to maintaining a consistently superior guest experience across its network.
Sterling’s expansive portfolio encompasses a wide variety of travel experiences—from wildlife tourism and wellness retreats to scenic hill stations and pilgrimage sites. This broad acceptance of their resorts highlights the brand’s ability to deliver consistent service quality, regardless of the vast geographical and experiential differences found within India.
From tranquil mountain escapes to thrilling wildlife adventures and culturally rich pilgrimage hotspots, Sterling’s resorts showcase their adaptive strategies while upholding a high standard of hospitality.
A remarkable aspect of this year’s results is the strong repeat recognition obtained by many properties. Among the 28 winners, an impressive 21 have sustained their Travellers’ Choice status for two consecutive years, while 12 resorts have celebrated three years of continual recognition. This data highlights Sterling’s commitment to visitor satisfaction over time, rather than sporadic surges in guest experiences.
This level of consistency is achieved through comprehensive operational systems, ongoing service training, and a guest-first approach integrated across all Sterling properties. It suggests that returning travelers are continue to appreciate the evolving quality of service, amenities, and overall destination experiences offered by the brand.
Such enduring recognition also reinforces Sterling’s competitive stance in the increasingly challenging Indian hospitality landscape, where customer feedback and online reputation are pivotal in shaping travel decisions.
This year’s awards have seen seven additional Sterling resorts earn a place in the Travellers’ Choice winners’ list, marking an exciting expansion of the brand’s performance spectrum. Notably, five of these properties have received recognition for the first time, indicating a significant achievement in their operational journeys.
The newly acknowledged resorts—Sterling Athirappilly, Sterling Brookstone Coorg, Sterling Manali, Sterling Mount Abu, Sterling Bagh Ranthambore, Sterling Rewild Sariska, and Sterling Aravalli Udaipur—greatly enhance Sterling’s reputation across some of India’s most desirable leisure and wildlife destinations.
Each of these properties plays a critical role in the brand’s portfolio, with Coorg and Manali reinforcing its position in India’s hill station market, while Ranthambore and Sariska emphasize its commitment to wildlife tourism. Additionally, Athirappilly and Udaipur contribute cultural richness, appealing to travelers eager for authentic regional experiences.
Sterling Holiday Resorts’ recent accolades reflect wider tendencies within India’s hospitality sector, where experiential travel is gaining significant traction. More travelers now seek immersive stays that weave together comfort, nature, culture, and local interactions.
Sterling’s resorts are intentionally crafted to provide destination-centric experiences rather than mere accommodation. This strategy has facilitated strong emotional connections with guests, often mirrored in positive online reviews and ratings.
The validation from the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026 confirms that guest experiences consistently meet—or even exceed—expectations across various locations.
The accomplishments reflected in these awards stem from a solid operational framework that emphasizes standardization, meticulous staff training, and robust service quality. Sterling’s ability to ensure high levels of guest satisfaction across a geographically diverse portfolio is a crucial differentiator within the mid-to-premium leisure hospitality market.
The company’s focus on experience design, local integration, and operational efficiency has helped boost its standing within the hospitality sector. The repeat recognitions and lengthy award streaks attained by numerous resorts further attest to the reliability of its service framework.
Moreover, the increasing number of newly recognized resorts indicates that Sterling remains committed to upholding their quality benchmarks as they branch into new and exciting destinations.
The Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026 reaffirm Sterling Holiday Resorts as a vital player in India’s experience-driven hospitality sector. With a total of 28 acclaimed resorts, alongside multiple multi-year award recipients, the brand demonstrates its dedication to consistency and continued growth.
From exhilarating wildlife getaways to serene mountain stays and cultural explorations, Sterling’s portfolio evolves while ensuring guest satisfaction remains a priority. The fourth consecutive Best of the Best Award bestowed upon Sterling Kanha further cements the brand’s leadership in providing high-quality, experience-driven hospitality.
As the demand for authentic and immersive travel experiences continues to rise, Sterling Holiday Resorts is well positioned to expand its reach across India’s vibrant leisure tourism landscape in the coming years.
Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts, shared:
“The essence of these awards lies in their reflection of consistency rather than fleeting excellence. With recognition for 28 resorts—and the remarkable fourth consecutive Best of the Best honour for Sterling Kanha—we demonstrate that our commitment to our guests results in reliable experiences across a range of destinations. As we expand, it is crucial that every property upholds this trust through attentive service, meaningful local interactions, and steadfast operational practices.”
Source: The post Sterling Holiday Resorts Delivers Outstanding Nationwide Performance at Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026 with 28 Resorts Across India Securing Prestigious Recognition as Sterling Kanha Achieves Remarkable Fourth Consecutive Best of the Best Global Honour first appeared on www.travelandtourworld.com.
