The Great Restaurant Ratings Debate: Forbes Travel Guide vs Michelin Star The world of fine dining and luxury travel is dominated by two influential entities: Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) and Michelin Star ratings.
Both have European roots, but they've evolved into distinct guides with different philosophies and evaluation methods for top restaurants and hotels.
History of Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide was founded in 1920 as Mobil Travel Guide by a small group of industry insiders. The first edition featured just 50 hotels in the United States.