Travel and hospitality
November 30, 2017
The survey ranked hotel brands based on customer service and luxury appeal. Image credit: Ritz-Carlton
By Danny Parisi
The Ritz-Carlton came out on top in a new global survey of luxury hotel experiences from affluent travelers in seven countries.
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