Four Seasons Hotels (FSH) is a Canada-based privately held company that owns and operates hotels, resorts and residence clubs. The company manages 83 hotels and resorts in 35 countries. It primarily operates in Canada, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, the UK, Ireland and Japan.

It is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company offers accommodation, spa, and catering services for weddings, events, and corporate meetings.It also provides leisure activities, including golfing, skiing, tennis, fishing, cooking schools, fitness facilities, family travel, dining, sailing, scuba, and water sports. The company’s activities can be divided into management operations and ownership operations.

Under the company's management agreements, FSH as agent for the property owner, oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of each hotel and resorts including sales and marketing, advertising, reservations, accounting, purchasing, budgeting and the hiring, training and supervising of staff.In addition, the company generally provides owners with advice with respect to information technology systems and development of certain database applications, as well as, advice with respect to the design, construction and furnishing of new or renovated hotels, resorts and residences. It also provides a centralized purchasing system for goods. FSH's customer mix consists of business travelers, groups (including corporate and incentive), and leisure travelers.

Founded in 1961 by Sharp. Began with a single hotel in downtown Toronto.Sharp saw potential for expansion and build his third hotel in London in the 70’s. The company started the first full-service spa in 1986 at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas in Las Colina. In 1990 the company expanded with their first destination resort at FSR Maui. In 1997 they launched FS Residential Properties which provided full or fractional ownership of city and vacation homes around the world.

FSH managed to include to every hotel a spa and facilities in 2001. The company announced its plans to sell its share in the Ritz-Carlton Chicago in 2005.During the same year, Four Seasons received a contract to manage a new luxury hotel to be built by Kingdom Hotels in Toronto's Yorkville area. In 2007, the company opened its newest property Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand. In the same year, the company's shareholders have approved the proposal to take Four Seasons private.

Also in the same year, the company opened its Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. Four Seasons Hotels opened its 75th property, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, located on the banks of the Mississippi, in 2008.In the same year, the company opened its first Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, India. During the same year, Four Seasons Hotels opened two hotels, including Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Italy; and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.

In January 2009, the company appointed Susan Helstab as the Executive Vice President, Marketing. The company introduced rooftop bar, Aer, at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai in Mumbai, India in December 2009. In January 2010, Four Seasons Hotels opened Four Seasons Hotel Beirut in Lebanon.At Four Seasons, corporate values are much more than a programme or a policy – they define who we are and inform the decisions we make.

The company’s guiding principle is the Golden Rule – to treat others as you wish to be treated – and as such, Four Seasons strives to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world. We believe that this goal is integral to our success as a company. This commitment is expressed consistently in our actions through three main areas of focus.By acting in a manner consistent with our corporate values, Four Seasons will continue to seek opportunities to enrich and contribute positively to the global community Building Communities: Four Seasons is committed to being a responsible and caring community partner by having a positive economic impact and supporting community goals, both within and outside the hotel.We engage in innovative training and mentoring programmes for young people, support those in need nd celebrate the diverse cultures where Four Seasons operates.

Advancing Cancer Research Four Seasons is committed to supporting both local efforts and broader campaigns whose goal is the eradication of cancer. Through the collective efforts of the company's hotels worldwide, Four Seasons annually raises significant funds and awareness for cancer research. Supporting Sustainability: Four Seasons involves employees and guests in the common goal of preserving and protecting the planet.We engage in sustainable practices that conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impact. As importantly, sustainable tourism will enhance and protect the destinations where Four Seasons operates for generations to come.

Who We Are: We have chosen to specialize within the hospitality industry by offering only experiences of exceptional quality. Our objective is to be recognized as the company that manages the finest hotels, resorts and residence clubs wherever we locate.We create properties of enduring value using superior design and finishes, and support them with a deeply instilled ethic of personal service. Doing so allows Four Seasons to satisfy the needs and tastes of our discriminating customers, and to maintain our position as the world's premier luxury hospitality company.

What We Believe: Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we do.Because satisfying our guests depends on the united efforts of many, we are most effective when we work together cooperatively, respecting each other’s contribution and importance. How We Succeed: We succeed when every decision is based on a clear understanding of and belief in what we do, and when we couple this conviction with sound financial planning.

We expect to achieve a fair and reasonable profit to ensure the prosperity of the company and to offer long-term benefits to our hotel owners, our customers and our employees.How We Behave: We demonstrate our beliefs most meaningfully in the way we treat each other and by the example we set for one another. In all our interactions with our guests, customers, business associates and colleagues, we seek to deal with others as we would have them deal with us. Ownership Options :Discover a Four Seasons luxury ownership option perfectly tailored to your lifestyle. Both whole and fractional ownership options offer the pampering of Four Seasons – with all the convenience of home.

Four Seasons Private Residences: Whether for your principal luxury residence or a special getaway that is always awaiting your arrival, Four Seasons Private Residences are wholly owned properties – designed and built to the Four Seasons standard. In sought-after city and resort locations, your luxury real estate includes the unrivalled advantage of access to Four Seasons dining, amenities and services. Four Seasons Residence Clubs : As a fractional owner of a Four Seasons luxury vacation home, you pay only for the time you plan to spend in residence.Your spacious, fully furnished vacation home is set within an exclusive Four Seasons resort – with renowned dining and amenities just steps away.

Personalised Owner Services help you make the most of your vacation – from the Concierge who arranges activities prior to your arrival to In-Residence Dining and housekeeping. Family photos and golf clubs can be waiting for you each time you return. Emphasizing flexibility and carefree enjoyment, fractional ownership simply makes sense for many owners.