Relais & Châteaux

From July 10-11, 2024, the Greater China, India Subcontinent & South-East Asia Delegation came together in the vibrant city of Hong Kong.    This meeting provided to our members a valuable opportunity for exchanging ideas and best practices, enhancing our collective expertise and community spirit. The unique charm and hospitality of Hong Kong enriched the experience, making it unforgettable.   A highlight of the gathering was the extraordinary chef collaboration showcasing three of our #RelaisChateaux chefs: Vicky Lau from Tate Dining Room And Bar, Varun Totlani from Masque Restaurant in India, and Haipeng Ren from Jiexianglou at Seven Villas in Hangzhou. In honor of World Oceans Day, these culinary artists crafted a stunning sustainable seafood menu, demonstrating their dedication to ocean conservation and eco-friendly practices.

Last week, the Japan & Korea Delegation gathered in the picturesque setting of Matsumoto at Tobira Onsen Myojinkan.   Our esteemed Owners, Maîtres de Maison, and dedicated teams came together to engage in meaningful discussions, covering topics from brand awareness to sustainability initiatives:    ● Bettei Senjuan showcased their innovative approach to sustainability by utilizing heat from natural hot springs to warm the entire building and replacing all lights with LEDs, significantly minimizing their environmental impact.   ● The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas demonstrated their commitment to biodiversity through their farm & ocean-to-table initiative, coral planting activities, and native tree planting programs, all certified by Okinawa Prefecture.   Participants also enjoyed traditional Japanese hospitality with a delightful aperitif and dinner, dressed in traditional Yukatas.   Thank you to all our members for their active participation and to Tobira Onsen Myojinkan for hosting this memorable event.   #RelaisChateaux

JOINING FORCES to preserve our oceans with the #RelaisChateaux Chefs and Blancpain. Quality, precision, harmony and a dedication to excellence are the fundamental values we proudly share with the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Blancpain. As we celebrate our #70thAnniversary, we also honor the seven decades of Blancpain's iconic Fifty Fathoms watch, a testament to its passion for the underwater world. Our chefs, alongside Blancpain, are devoted to the expansion of ocean discovery and ocean preservation. #RelaisChâteaux70thAnniversary #Blancpain1735 #FiftyFathoms #BlancpainArtOfLiving

Looking back on an inspirational chef get-together in Buenos Aires. More than 30 chefs from 8 countries across our Central & South America delegation met in Buenos Aires for 3 days of culinary inspiration, thought-provoking discussions and unforgettable meals, at the latest of the Relais & Châteaux Chefs’ Clubs. Led by Vice President, Chefs, Mauro Colagreco, and Chef Delegate, Norman Brandt, the community took time to reflect together on sustainability, reducing single-use plastics, how to find and channel creativity into a dish, how to be better leaders in the kitchen, and much more. Some of the country’s most renowned food personalities, including TV presenter Dolli Irigoyen and sommelier Pablo Rivero, also joined the festivities, providing education and inspiration. Learning about Argentina’s world-famous culinary culture was also on the menu, with the chefs enjoying an impressive tasting experience at 2-Michelin-starred Relais & Chateaux Aramburu Restó, visiting a local market and trying plenty of local asado. #RelaisChateaux

Eleven New Properties Join Relais & Châteaux Relais & Châteaux is growing and the collection is delighted to welcome eleven properties which operate in harmony with their surroundings and align with our shared vision of hospitality. Just as our hotels and restaurants each celebrate their own uniqueness and distinct local connections, we appreciate our guests also want to pursue one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experiences. Our new additions: https://lnkd.in/dhP-dH4q #RelaisChateaux

The 2024 Travel + Leisure Co. World’s Best Awards are out and we are happy to announce that many Relais & Châteaux properties have been voted by the readers of T+L amongst the best hotels in the world. Warmest congratulations to Gran Hotel Mas d'en Bruno (6th place), Secret Bay (38th), Ellerman House (60th), Nayara Springs - Relais & Châteaux (68th), Triple Creek Ranch | Relais & Châteaux (78th), and Cavas Wine Lodge Relais Chateaux (94th) for making it in the Readers' 100 Favorite Hotels in the World 2024 list. Congratulations to the properties that won 1st place and to all those voted in the following categories: Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in the Continental US #1 Triple Creek Ranch: Darby, Montana Rancho Valencia: Rancho Santa Fe, California Little Palm Island Resort & Spa: Little Torch Key, Florida The Ranch at Rock Creek: Philipsburg, Montana Readers’ 15 Favorite Inns in the Continental US The Wauwinet: Nantucket, Massachusetts Weekapaug Inn: Westerly, Rhode Island Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in California Rancho Valencia Auberge du Soleil: Rutherford Readers' 5 Favorite Resorts in Montana Triple Creek Ranch Ranch at Rock Creek Readers' 10 Favorite Resorts in Colorado The Little Nell: Aspen Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in Florida #1: Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Readers’ 15 Favorite Hotels in Charleston Planters Inn Readers' 5 Favorite Hotels in Santa Fe #1 The Inn of the Five Graces Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in the South #1 Blackberry Farm: Walland, Tennessee Blackberry Mountain : Walland, Tennessee Old Edwards Inn & Spa: Highlands, North Carolina Readers' 15 Favorite Domestic Destination Spas Mii amo, a destination spa: Sedona, Arizona Readers' 20 Favorite Resorts in Hawaii of 2024 Hotel Wailea: Maui Readers' 25 Favorite Resorts in the Caribbean #1 Secret Bay Calabash Hotel: Grenada Curtain Bluff Resort: Antigua and Barbuda Cap Maison: St. Lucia Readers' 5 Favorite City Resorts in Canada #1 Manoir Hovey | Relais & Châteaux: North Hatley, Quebec Readers' 10 Favorite City Hotels in Canada Auberge Saint-Antoine: Quebec City, Quebec Readers' 10 Favorite City Hotels in Central & South America Inkaterra La Casona: Cusco, Peru Hotel B: Lima, Peru   Readers' 10 Favorite Resorts in Central America Nayara Springs: Costa Rica Readers' 8 Favorite Hotels in Africa #1 Ellerman House Readers' 30 Favorite Hotels in Europe of 2024 CITY HOTELS Hotel Copernicus: Kraków, Poland Cashel Palace Hotel: Tipperary, Ireland RESORTS #1 Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno Readers' 10 Favorite Hotels in Paris Relais Christine Readers’ 10 Favorite Resorts in Italy  Borgo Santandrea, Relais & Châteaux : Conca dei Marini Il San Pietro di Positano : Positano   Readers' 5 Favorite Resorts in Spain & Portugal #1 Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno Readers’ 5 Favorite Resorts in the U.K. & Ireland  #1 Ballyfin Demesne: County Laois, Ireland Readers' 10 Favorite Intimate-ship Ocean Cruise Lines PONANT

EELS CANNOT BE BRED IN CAPTIVITY as they have a life cycle not completely understood by scientists. That’s why #RelaisChateaux chefs globally, like Vicky Lau from Tate Dining Room And Bar in Hong Kong, have removed eel from their menus to mark #UNWorldOceansDay. Eel farms simply catch immature wild fish (that have not yet had the change to reproduce) and raise them until they are large enough to eat. Meanwhile, eel stocks globally are endangered, facing multiple threats, from overfishing to habitat loss and obstacles that block their migration. One way we can #AwakenNewDepths is by removing eel from all our menus. We can cut demand and help stocks replenish. With Ethic Ocean, this is our #SOSforBiodiversity, to Save Ocean Species. Send your own #SOSforBiodiversity, just say #EelNoThankYou. https://lnkd.in/em3Fj-cA United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS) Oceanic Global United Nations UNESCO IUCN

Last week, The MICHELIN Guide unveiled its new hotel rankings in Japan. This distinction rewards the best hotels in Japan that offer outstanding experiences. Hotels are judged on five criteria: architecture and interior design, quality of service, personality and character, value for money and contribution to the local experience. We are proud to count 6 of our japanese members in this ranking. - Three keys went to Gora Kadan - Two keys went to Asaba and Nishimuraya Honkan  - One key went to Beniya Mukayu, Bettei Senjuan and Kanamean Nishitomiya. Congratulations to Gora Kadan, one of the only six properties awarded with 3 keys in Japan. The full list of MICHELIN Key Hotels can be found here : https://lnkd.in/eHRjr2D7 ミシュランキーを６の施設が獲得しました。おめでとうございます。 ３つのキーを獲得したのは、強羅花壇、２つのキーを獲得したのは、あさば、西村��本館、１つのキーを獲得したのは、べにや無何有、別邸仙寿庵、要庵西富家。 ミシュランの星は世界の優れたレストランを認識するものですが、ミシュランキーは同様に世界の優れた宿泊施設を認識するものです。 今回アジアで初となるミシュランキーの発表、日本では全国で６の施設が３つのキーを獲得しましたが、そのひとつは強羅花壇です。 ミシュランキーを獲得した全ての宿泊施設のリストはこちら チーム一同、今後の健闘をお祈りします。

Le portrait du président de notre Association dans Les Echos par Claude Vincent : "Laurent Gardinier ou la vie de châteaux"

EEL IS OFF THE MENU because global stocks have collapsed, and #RelaisChateaux chefs like David Toutain in Paris are embracing alternative ingredients for even their most iconic dishes.   Not only is the European eel critically endangered, but it cannot be farmed sustainably, so in partnership with Ethic Ocean we’re determined to #AwakenNewDepths this #UNWorldOceansDay by raising awareness of red-listed species, starting with eel.   By taking this stand, #RestaurantDavidToutain and hundreds of our global restaurants, are helping cut global demand and giving stocks a chance to replenish.   This is our #SOSforBiodiversity, to help Save Ocean Species for future generations. And as Chef Toutain says, it’s a team effort: you can help create a more #EthicOcean too.   Just say #EelNoThankYou whenever you are offered eel or unagi. 🌊Why Relais & Châteaux is no longer serving eel: https://lnkd.in/em3Fj-cA United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS) Oceanic Global United Nations IUCN