For 65 years, Four Seasons has shaped luxury hospitality through genuine care, personalized service and a pioneering spirit. From a single hotel in Toronto to a global portfolio of hotels, resorts, residences and journeys, each reflecting the character of its destination while remaining unmistakably Four Seasons. As we mark this milestone, we celebrate the founding vision and enduring values that continue to define Four Seasons and set the brand apart today.

Other articles in this edition:

In Conversation with Sandra Oliva
Connection, Celebration and Discovery: Seasonal Experiences Across Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

In 1961, our Founder, Isadore Sharp, opened the first Four Seasons, a modest motor hotel in downtown Toronto. His vision for the hotel started with a simple belief: that luxury was about more than beautiful surroundings, but rather how people feel when they are cared for.

From the very early days, Four Seasons has been guided by the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. This belief shaped a culture grounded in anticipating guests’ needs and finding thoughtful ways to care for them. It also inspired a pioneering spirit, leading Four Seasons to become the first to introduce 24-hour concierge service, 24-hour room service and thoughtful in-room amenities that have since become commonplace in luxury hospitality.

As Four Seasons has grown, each new hotel, resort and experience has been shaped by its destination while remaining grounded in the same culture of genuine care and personalized service. This balance has guided six and a half decades of intentional growth, creating a global portfolio of 140 hotels and resorts across 47 countries, alongside residences, restaurants and bars, and an expanding collection of journeys and experiences.

Four Seasons continues to create opportunities for deeper discovery and connection by expanding the ways you can stay, live and travel with the brand. For more than a decade, the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience has brought guests to extraordinary destinations through highly curated itineraries that combine seamless travel with immersive experiences on the ground. Four Seasons Yachts now brings that same spirit of discovery and service to the sea with exceptional itineraries in the Mediterranean and Caribbean aboard Four Seasons I.

The portfolio continues to grow across some of the world’s most compelling destinations, with each new opening offering a distinct expression of Four Seasons. From the transformation of landmark properties in Cartagena and Venice to new resorts at Shura Island and AMAALA, each new opening is designed to reflect its surroundings and connect guests more closely with the destination.

Looking ahead, the same vision and values that have shaped Four Seasons from the beginning will continue to guide what comes next: growing intentionally, innovating with purpose and protecting what makes the brand special. Through every new opening and experience, our deeply embedded culture of service will continue to guide how we care for our guests, residents, and communities, ensuring that every experience feels authentic to its destination and unmistakably Four Seasons.