50 Best Discovery: The ultimate pleasure hotlist is being expanded

Over 500 new restaurants, bars and hotels worldwide!
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4. March 2025 | 
Alexandra Gorsche
4. March 2025
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Alexandra Gorsche

The renowned platform 50 Best Discovery has expanded its list and added more than 500 new hotspots from over 260 cities and 80+ destinations. Find out here why such guides are so valuable for connoisseurs, travelers and industry professionals and what new highlights there are to discover.

50 Best Discovery expands its exclusive culinary hotlist with more than 500 new locations worldwide

The international gastronomy and hospitality scene thrives on excellent quality, unforgettable experiences and inspiring destinations. The renowned 50 Best Discovery platform, an offshoot of the globally recognized “50 Best” rankings, has established itself as one of the most influential reference works for connoisseurs. With the latest expansion, more than 500 new restaurants, bars and hotels in over 260 cities and 80+ destinations worldwide have now been added. The platform now includes a total of more than 3,700 outstanding gourmet addresses – all selected by the experts of the 50 Best Academy.

Why are “50 Best” guides so valuable?

Whether for gourmets, cocktail lovers or discerning travelers, 50 Best Discovery offers a curated selection of the best restaurants, bars and hotels worldwide. In contrast to a classic ranking, it is a source of inspiration that presents both hidden gems and established hotspots. The entries are based on the votes of more than 3,000 independent experts who are among the most respected professionals in their region. They do not rate for a specific list, but for their best culinary and hospitality experiences - and it is from these votes that the exclusive selection of 50 Best Discovery is created.

The highlights of the new Hotlist

With the latest update, the global diversity of the restaurant and hotel scene becomes even clearer. Here are some exciting new additions:

  • Bhutan makes its debut on the platform with the andBeyond Punakha River Lodge and Gangtey Lodge Bhutan hotels.
  • In the USA, 64 new locations have been added, including the legendary Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur and The Gin Room in St. Louis.
  • Versailles (France) is represented for the first time, with the Airelles Contrôle de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôles and the Brasserie Georges in Lyon.
  • Madagascar enters the stage with the exclusive Hotel Miavana in Diego Suarez.
    In the Dominican Republic, restaurants such as Ajualä and MoriSoñando in Santo Domingo are now listed for the first time.
  • Croatia expands its presence with new bars in Zagreb and Split.
  • The Middle East is more strongly represented, including the Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE).

Our conclusion: An indispensable guide for culinary explorers

With its latest expansion, 50 Best Discovery continues to set the standard for first-class dining and hotel experiences worldwide. Whether you're looking for fine Michelin-starred cuisine, cool bars or exclusive hotels, this platform offers the perfect guide for your next trip. Get inspired and discover the best culinary spots worldwide!

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With Visiting Ibiza, Sherin Kneifl has produced a book that is much more than just travel literature for professionals in the restaurant and hotel industry – it is a source of inspiration for culinary styles, atmospheric concepts, and storytelling with genuine local color.

The author combines editorial precision with a keen sense of authenticity. She not only guides readers to the island’s hidden gems, but also highlights the ingredients that are relevant to hosts: cultural depth, credible recommendations from locals, visual opulence, and, above all, a recipe section that can be easily adapted to Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Whether small plates for the aperitivo area, creative tapas variations, or light summer desserts – the recipes are clearly structured, aesthetically presented, and offer a variety of starting points for creative kitchen concepts. Particularly exciting for chefs: the dishes are easy to scale, can be interpreted with regional products, and are ideal as seasonal specials.

The work is also inspiring for hoteliers and interior-oriented hosts: the book conveys harmonious imagery and narratives that can be wonderfully translated into communication strategies, signature experiences, or event formats.

INFO:
Sherin Kneifl: Zu Gast auf Ibiza (Visiting Ibiza)
Publisher: Callwey
224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2770-1
Price: €45.00 [D] | €46.30 [A] | CHF 61.00
Publication date: 2025

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50 Best Discovery: The ultimate pleasure hotlist is being expanded

The renowned platform 50 Best Discovery has expanded its list and added more than 500 new hotspots from over 260 cities and 80+ destinations. Find out here why such guides are so valuable for connoisseurs, travelers and industry professionals and what new highlights there are to discover.