Monaco — Feb. 26, 2026 — Forbes Travel Guide, the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, and Bilt, the membership for where you live, announced a strategic partnership today at the Forbes Travel Guide Summit in Monaco. The partnership introduces Bilt Verified: a new marketplace that combines Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) trusted Star Ratings with Bilt’s AI-powered concierge to create trusted connections between millions of active Bilt Member households and the world’s best hotels.
Forbes Travel Guide independently rates the finest hotels in more than 100 countries, serving as the gold standard for luxury hospitality. Bilt connects a rapidly growing base of members in more than 5.5 million U.S. homes with premium travel, dining, fitness, and lifestyle experiences. Together, Forbes Travel Guide and Bilt are partnering to create a scalable and trusted pathway for travelers to discover, book, and stay at Forbes Travel Guide Star-Rated properties worldwide. (See press release)