The Red Sea becomes first destination accredited by Forbes Travel Guide
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Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea has become the first destination in the world to receive comprehensive accreditation from Forbes Travel Guide, Red Sea Global announced Friday.
The accreditation follows a year of evaluations in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide and covers the entire guest journey, including reservations, land, marine, and air transport, and on-site experiences. Red Sea Global implemented 182 service standards organized into eight categories: personalized service, courtesy, efficiency, cleanliness, luxury, comfort, technical skills, and professional appearance.
Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano said the accreditation reflects a destination-wide system of exceptional service across all teams and operators. Forbes Travel Guide CEO Hermann Elger added that the achievement sets a benchmark for service excellence at a destination scale.
The first resorts at The Red Sea included in Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Awards list for 2026 are Six Senses Southern Dunes, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.