Earlier this week, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio was admitted into Relais & Châteaux, becoming the first property in the portfolio to be located on Lake Como.

Myconian Sunrise Relais & Châteaux is showing off a redesign inspired by Mykonos in the 1970s. In addition, Sunrise has been admitted into Relais & Châteaux for its “commitment to authenticity, place, and exceptional hospitality.”

The Myconian Collection has confirmed its property, Sunrise Mykonos, has officially joined the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, marking a defining moment in the group’s ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Relais & Châteaux has added eight new members to its Association in recent months, bringing the total number of newcomers to 31 properties this year. Within that stable is Lizard Island which joined the elite membership in March, reported first by LATTE.

Nestled among the slopes of Sri Lanka’s southern province, Cape Weligama, a distinguished Relais & Châteaux property and part of the Resplendent Ceylon portfolio, will undertake an extensive refresh in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Relais & Châteaux has added 11 new members to its association, welcoming partners in Africa (Botswana), the United States (Louisiana), Europe (Spain, Romania and France), the Middle East (Israel and Egypt) and Asia (China and India).

Relais & Châteaux has an accommodation partner in Australia once again, with Lizard Island Resort within the Great Barrier Reef one of a dozen new members welcomed into the collection in the latest intake.

Reservations for the 2024 and 2025 seasons aboard PONANT’s Le Ponant, the Relais & Châteaux affiliated three-mast sailing yacht, are now open. From the Mediterranean to Cape Verde and the Caribbean, 29 sailings have been carefully crafted to reconnect with the essentials, embrace the elements and discover iconic destinations.

After four years of varied partnerships, PONANT and Relais & Châteaux are strengthening their ties with Le Ponant, the French-flagged luxury cruise operator’s flagship superyacht are joining the large family of Relais & Châteaux establishments as a new member.

Abercrombie & Kent has expanded its portfolio in the Galápagos Islands with preferred partner, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel. Ecoventura recently added Evolve – the third expedition yacht in its upgraded fleet — collectively the newest and greenest in the islands. Carrying only 20 guests, the yachts are the only Galápagos vessels in the esteemed Relais & Châteaux collection.

PONANT and Relais & Châteaux renew partnership with two exclusive gastronomic New Zealand voyages in 2023

Relais & Châteaux has confirmed the selection of Laurent Gardinier as the new President, effective 1 January 2023. Gardinier will succeed Philippe Gombert, following a six-week handover.