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Apple Maps Launches Expert Ratings and Booking Features in the U.S.

Users can now explore MICHELIN-rated restaurants and hotels with detailed insights, while direct booking options for hotels roll out alongside plans for expanded expert content.

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Overview

  • Apple Maps now includes MICHELIN Guide ratings for restaurants and hotels in the U.S., with Green Star, Bib Gourmand, and Key-rated distinctions available.
  • Users can apply new search filters to find venues based on MICHELIN distinctions and access curated guides from MICHELIN, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest.
  • Direct booking for select hotels is live, with restaurant reservations via MICHELIN and golf tee times through Supreme Golf to follow soon.
  • Insights and reviews from The Infatuation and Golf Digest are set to be integrated into Apple Maps in the near future.
  • This update represents a shift for Apple Maps toward professional editorial content and integrated travel planning, with plans for global expansion.