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Apple Maps Adds Michelin Guide Ratings and U.S. Hotel Bookings

Apple enhances its Maps app with expert-sourced distinctions and direct booking options, with plans for further integrations and global expansion.

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Alanya, Turkey - March 31, 2020: Man hand holding iPhone 11 with Apple map on the screen. iPhone was created and developed by the Apple inc.
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Overview

  • Apple Maps now features MICHELIN-starred, Green Star, and Bib Gourmand restaurant distinctions, as well as MICHELIN Key hotels, in the United States.
  • Users can book select hotels directly within the app, with restaurant reservations and golf tee-time scheduling options expected to launch soon.
  • Upcoming integrations will include insights from The Infatuation and Golf Digest, expanding Apple Maps' discovery and booking capabilities.
  • Place cards in Maps now display expert-sourced descriptions, images, and accolades to enhance user experience.
  • Apple plans to expand these features to additional regions and add more expert content partnerships in the future.