The association of independent hotels and restaurants publishes the results of its annual business survey, reporting a cumulative sales volume—based on data collected from 92% of its members—of €3.2 billion for the year 2024.
The global association also welcomes 9 new members to its family globally. Amongst the new shining stars is The Sarvato in Jaipur from India.
Relais & Châteaux member sales volume increased by 8% compared to 2023, despite an unstable geopolitical context. This growth confirms the Association’s strategy, focused on quality and the development of the Relais & Châteaux network.
For over 70 years, Relais & Châteaux has been a true hallmark of excellence for the most discerning travelers. Laurent Gardinier, President of the Association, along with the entire Board of Directors, have chosen to emphasize quality by increasing the frequency of inspections, now conducted every two years instead of every three. Since his appointment in 2023, 68 new members have joined the network across 33 countries, illustrating the network’s dynamism and appeal.
Cuisine—at the heart of the association’s DNA—has more than ever established itself as a major economic driver for Relais & Châteaux. The Association represents the largest network of gastronomic restaurants in the world. With 42.1% of sales volume and an 8% increase compared to 2023, food & beverage activity nearly matches the hotel rooms segment (49%, +9% vs 2023), reaffirming the balance between the Association’s two historic pillars. In India, Sri Lanka and Thailand, hotel rooms account for a larger share of sales revenue compared to the global average, representing 52% of total revenue in 2024 (+19% vs 2023) while food and beverage contributes 33% (+8% vs 2023).
This remarkable performance reflects the strength and relevance of the Relais & Châteaux model, built on excellence, passionate craftsmanship, and a strong connection to local cultures, all of which attract Indian, Sri Lankan and Thai travelers. The majority of Relais & Châteaux tourists from India, Sri Lanka and Thailand travel to Europe, where most member properties are located. According to booking data from Relais & Châteaux channels, 82% of the activity generated by Indian, Thai and Sri Lankan clients is concentrated in Europe. For these travelers, the most popular European destinations are France (28%), Italy (23%) Switzerland (9%) and the UK (6%). The activity in Switzerland alone recorded an increase of+127% in sales volumes compared to last year, which showcases a rising interestfor this destination.
This tendency demonstrates this source market’s desire to discover iconic European locations in historical destinations. Within Italy, Tuscany and Umbria remain the top destinations of Indian, Sri Lankan and Thai guests, representing 14% of their bookings worldwide, followed by Provence (9%) and Paris (8%), as well as Zurich and the Amalfi Coast in equal measure (6%). Compared to last year, both Provence and the Amalfi Coast saw notable gains in market share among Indian, Sri Lankan, and Thai travelers, with Provence gaining 6 percentage points and the Amalfi Coast 3 points.
Water escapades represent a growing trend for travelers from India, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with +17% of their budget spent in bookings targeting thermal towns and +10% for seaside and beach destinations. Regarding property preferences, the source markets’ tourists are increasingly interested in contemporary architecture, earning 6 points of the market share compared to 2023, as well as castles, earning 5 points market share points relative to 2023.
These findings are based on a lasting relationship of trust with loyal guests: 58% of Relais & Châteaux clients say they would not have stayed at the property if it had not been part of the network, according to the latest consumer study conducted by the Association. This highlights the strength of the bond between the brand and its travelers, confirming consumer preference for authentic experiences rooted in local culture.
THE SARVATO, JAIPUR JOINS THE RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX FAMILY
52 seats, average price €95
For nearly three centuries, the City Palace complex has stood at the heart of the ‘Pink City’: Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The Palace, which continues to be the residence of the Royal Family of Jaipur, including Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, includes several buildings and museum galleries open to visitors. Relais & Châteaux The Sarvato restaurant occupies a prime location, with a vast terrace
offering breathtaking views of Jaipur.
The Sarvato is perched upon the Sarvatobhadra area of the palace, which was historically used as a private audience hall. The concept of this outdoor restaurant, only open from September to April, allows guests to appreciate the richness of local produce and the region’s traditional culinary techniques. In a magical setting worthy of the golden age of the maharajas, Chef Sonu Kumar Singh showcases a cuisine that pays tribute to tradition and the authenticity of ancestral cooking methods, reinterpreted in innovative new ways.
He incorporates slow cooking over the open flame of a sigri grill, perpetuates the art of marinating and still rolls bread by hand. His six-course tasting menu is an exploration of the culinary landscape of Rajasthan. Through the ritual of sharing bread and appreciating emblematic flavors and spiced infusions, guests are invited on a culinary journey that combines dishes enjoyed by royal courts with the simple cuisine typical to more rustic communities. This gastronomic adventure can be accompanied by delicious cocktails whose names alone (such as Rajputana Reviver or Diwan-E-Khas) add to the evocative experience.
“Our Vision is to create a space where tradition meets innovation.” — Vishal Nagar, general manager
THE NINE PROPERTIES THAT MOST RECENTLY BECAME PART OF THE
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX FAMILY
illustrate the Association’s extensive presence across the globe.
While each of these new members unquestionably boasts its own distinctive personality, they all are united in sharing the Relais & Châteaux values and vision of hospitality. These properties are deeply dedicated to art de vivre, fine dining, and respecting cultural diversity. They represent Europe (Italy, Scotland and France), Asia and Pacific Ocean (India, Japan, French Polynesia), and South America
(Argentina, Brazil).
“Our Association is firmly committed to a sustainable path so as to contribute,
through cuisine and hospitality, to building a more humane and united world, in
harmony with living things. It is an honor for me to welcome these nine new members
to Relais & Châteaux, properties that share not only our values, but our passion for
goodness and beauty.”
Laurent Gardinier, President of Relais & Châteaux
The other new entrants to the portfolio are:
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX BORGO PIGNANO FLORENCE, Florence, Italy
– Opening in 2026
– 32 rooms (including 14 suites) and one villa – from €700 per night
– Essenza Restaurant, gourmet brasserie
– Cedrus Restaurant, relaxed, casual cuisine
– 250 m² spa
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX SUSANA BALBO WINEMAKER’S HOUSE &
SPA SUITES, Mendoza, Argentina
– 7 suites – from €747 per night
– Minimum age: 15 years old
– La VidA restaurant, creative reinterpretations of traditional dishes
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI, Bellagio, Italy
– 116 bedrooms (including 22 suites) – from €850 per night – 2 night minimum stays
– La Goletta, traditional gastronomy
– Mistral, Mediterranean slow food
– Cedrus Restaurant, relaxed, casual cuisine
– Spa Luce del Lago, the largest spa around Lake Como, featuring high technology equipment
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX LE TIKEHAU, Tikehau, French Polynesia
– 30 bedrooms (including 9 suites and 1 villa) – from €500 per night
– Poreho, traditional Polynesian cuisine
– Sister property of Relais & Châteaux Le Bora Bora, Relais & Châteaux Le Taha’a, Relais & Châteaux Le Nuku Hiva
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX PRESTONFIELD HOUSE, Edinburgh, Scotland
– 23 bedrooms (including 5 suites) – from €437 per night
– Rhubarb, British fine dining cuisine
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX L’AUBERGE DE L’ILL – HÔTEL DES BERGES & SPA, Illhaeusern, France
– L’Auberge de L’Ill, 2 Michelin stars 2025, iconic Alsatian cuisine
– Les Bords de L’Ill, Alsatian-terroir bistro-style food
– 18 bedrooms (including 10 suites and 1 villa) – from €400 per night
– Spa des Saules, 800m²
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX AWASI SANTA CATARINA, Governador Celso Ramos, Brazil
– 25 villas – from €525 per night
– Minimum age: 14 years old
– Restaurant Awasi Santa Catarina, fine dining local cuisine, farm-to-table
– Spa Sisley
– Sister property of Relais & Châteaux Awasi Atacama, Awasi Iguazu, and Awasi Patagonia.
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX GŌRA KADAN FUJI, Subashiri, Japan
– Opening on July 20, 2025
– 39 suites and 3 villas – from €215 per night per person
– Four restaurants serving Japanese cuisine: kaiseki, kappo, teppanyaki, and sushi.
– Onsen spa with view on Mount Fuji
– A sister property of Relais & Châteaux Gora Kadan
