LAS VEGAS – Announced today, in partnership with Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, the prestigious MICHELIN Guide will launch the first ever Southwest edition, marking a long-awaited return to Las Vegas. The last Las Vegas guide was published in 2009, when 17 local restaurants were awarded the highly sought-after accolade of a MICHELIN Star.
“The announcement of the new Southwest MICHELIN Guide is an exciting moment for our city,” said Steve Hill, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, “Our culinary landscape has transformed dramatically since we last welcomed the organization in 2009, and this serves as a major opportunity to showcase our growth, both on and off the Strip. We are certain the inspectors will uncover the creativity, ambition, and world-class talent that define Las Vegas today.”
As the MICHELIN Guide embarks on this regional approach, the edition will look to explore the diverse and dynamic cuisine and impeccable experiences offered throughout these four states. The Southwest is home to an evolving and growing culinary community, evident by Las Vegas’ own dining evolution, and the creation of this new guide will serve as a trusted roadmap to discover the best the region has to offer.
The MICHELIN Guide’s anonymous Inspectors are already in the field, making reservations and scouting for culinary gems. The full restaurant selection will be revealed during the annual 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest Ceremony, which will be announced next year.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.LVCVA.com, www.VisitLasVegas.com or www.VegasMeansBusiness.com.
ABOUT MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA INC.
Michelin is the leading mobility company and manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. For more than 130 years, Michelin has made contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications for demanding fields, including mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare and offer the finest experiences, from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 35 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).
