Apple is enhancing the travel experience for U.S. users of Apple Maps with a major update that integrates expert-curated content. Starting today, the app highlights MICHELIN Guide restaurants and hotels, showcasing designations like MICHELIN Stars, Green Stars, Bib Gourmand, and Key-rated hotels. These accolades now appear directly in search results and on place cards, making premium dining and lodging options easier to find.
Curated experiences from trusted experts
Apple Maps users will now see expert insights from sources like the MICHELIN Guide, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest. These additions provide not only descriptions and photos, but also special distinctions that help users quickly identify top-rated venues. For select hotels, booking is available directly through the app, and Apple confirms that restaurant reservations and golf tee time bookings will arrive soon.
Planning your next outing just got smarter
The app’s updated search filters allow travelers to refine results based on MICHELIN distinctions, ensuring better recommendations for foodies and globetrotters alike. In addition, Apple is rolling out curated guides from expert sources, giving users ready-made itineraries for their next adventure.
A bigger push into food and travel culture
This update ties into Apple’s broader interest in culinary excellence, marked by the upcoming Apple TV+ show Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars. The series will explore the passion and precision behind earning a MICHELIN Star, aligning entertainment with Apple’s latest Maps initiative.
By integrating reliable and respected editorial voices directly into Maps, Apple is turning its navigation app into a cultural compass — guiding users not just to destinations, but to the best experiences available.