U.S. News & World Report, a privately owned company headquartered in the US, was founded in 1933 and employs approximately 580 individuals. The company specializes in internet publishing, functioning as a digital media company that provides news, analysis, consumer advice, and rankings. Originally a weekly news magazine, it ceased regular print publication in 2010 to focus on its digital presence. U.S. News & World Report is known for its annual rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, and other subjects.
U.S. News & World Report on February 20, 2026, recognized a South Carolina lodging, not located in Charleston, among its "Best Hotels in the U.S." for the year, highlighting a long lineup of Lowcountry and state properties. This followed the opening of physician voting on February 19 for the 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings, with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta noted as already ranking among the nation's top pediatric facilities, helping families find specialty care. On the same day, the publication released its latest annual ranking of the top 100 hotels nationwide, which saw one Philadelphia hotel move up 116 spots, even as the region showed a weaker overall performance compared to previous years. Earlier, on February 17, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best resorts across the United States for 2026, featuring an Oregon resort praised for its "lush" gardens and vineyards; these rankings considered industry awards, guest reviews, and hotel class ratings. Also on February 17, its "Best Caribbean Hotels 2026" rankings revealed top luxury resorts amidst a significant increase in Caribbean travel demand.
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