Golden Gate Global is proud to celebrate an extraordinary accomplishment for the Appellation Healdsburg EB-5 Project. Less than one year after opening, Appellation Healdsburg has been named the No. 1 Resort in California and the No. 1 Resort in the Continental United States in the Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World's Best Awards — one of the travel industry's most prestigious, reader-voted rankings.
Receiving this recognition during the property's inaugural year is an extraordinary achievement. According to Travel + Leisure, first-year hotels rarely receive World's Best Awards recognition, making Appellation Healdsburg's two-category win particularly noteworthy.
Located in the heart of Sonoma County wine country, Appellation Healdsburg was developed around a "culinary-first" hospitality concept by renowned chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality executive Christopher Hunsberger. The resort features 108 guest rooms and suites, two signature restaurants, extensive culinary gardens, and immersive food and wine experiences designed to celebrate the region's agricultural heritage.
Travel + Leisure highlighted the resort's exceptional hospitality, culinary experiences, and guest service, noting that Appellation Healdsburg delivers a luxury experience that rivals many of the country's most established resorts while remaining more approachable in price.
A Milestone for the Appellation Brand
This recognition represents an important milestone for the Appellation Hotels brand and further demonstrates the strength of the hospitality platform behind the Appellation Healdsburg EB-5 Project. The award reflects not only the quality of the completed development, but also the vision, operational excellence, and guest experience delivered by the project's ownership and management team.
Golden Gate Global congratulates the entire Appellation team on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to seeing the property continue to build on its early success.
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