Elite Meetings International has released its Elite 5 recognition of Top 5 Hot Resorts on the Horizon.

The winners include Encore in Las Vegas; Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora in French Polynesia; Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, Riviera Maya in Mexico; InterContinental Montelucia in Paradise Valley, Arizona; and Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Hot stuff: Four Seasons resort in Bora Bora

Debuting this year and next, these five resorts represent the "most promising prospects for the upcoming luxury hospitality scene for meeting and incentive groups," according to Susan Campbell, editorial director of Elite Meetings magazine.

"The magazine staff had a good many newcomers to choose from, but we made our selections based on great looks, unique attributes, exceptional locations, and the promise of all-around excellence," Campbell said.

This recommendation represents the first in a series of "top 5 favorites," dubbed The Elite 5, to be released by Elite Meetings magazine. The entire Elite 5 article can be read at www.elitemeetings.com/elite5/200807/elite5.html