Chris Graham Named Industry Icon at Global Branded Residence Awards 2026

Recognising an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the branded residences industry.

LONDON, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Graham, founder of London-based real estate consultancy Graham Associates, has been named Industry Icon at the inaugural Global Branded Residence Awards.

This prestigious award recognises an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the branded residences industry, whose work has helped to shape the sector, influence its development, and raise industry standards.

Decided by public vote, Graham's Industry Icon win reflects the reputation he has built over two decades working in luxury real estate and his contribution to the overall growth of the branded residences sector. A regular industry commentator and speaker, he is author of two of the industry's leading reports, 'Branded Residences: An Overview' and 'The Branded Residences Compendium''.

The panel selected four other finalists from a comprehensive list of nominations, including Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group, John Hitchcox, founder of YOO, Dean Main, founder of Rhodium, and Kevin Wash at VOS Business Consultants.

The awards ceremony was hosted online by Boutique Hotel News editor Eloise Hanson alongside Piers Brown, CEO of International Hospitality Media.

www.globalbrandedresidenceawards.com

About Chris Graham

Chris Graham is managing director of Graham Associates, a London-based real estate marketing consultancy he founded in 2008. He has spent more than two decades working with luxury residential and mixed-use real estate developers around the world, building an impressive portfolio of landmark projects. A frequent industry commentator and international speaker, he is author of the industry's leading reports in the secor, Branded Residences: An Overview (now in its 6th edition) and TheBranded Residences Compendium, a comprehensive listing of over 250 brands active in the market. www.gagms.com 

About the Global Branded Residence Awards 2026

Almost 200 entries from around the world were submitted for the Global Branded Residence Awards 2026, recognising achievements across a broad range of categories spanning regional markets, design, technology, sales and marketing, industry contribution, and the World's Best Branded Residence. The judging panel included leading voices in branded residences, luxury hospitality, real estate, investment, brand strategy, communications, and experience design from across the globe. It was chaired by Eloise Hanson, editor of Boutique Hotel News, the awards organiser.