Luxury hospitality network Relais & Chateaux has added 12 new member properties across the globe, from North America and the Caribbean to China and Australia.

Paris-based luxury hospitality company Relais & Chateaux has announced the addition of 12 new member properties to its accommodation portfolio. The properties are located across the globe and bring the total number of properties under the network to 581.

According to a press statement by the company, that was founded in 1954, of the 12 properties, one is located in Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean, two in United States, in Minnesota and Florida and one each in South Africa, Namibia, China, Australia, Portugal, Italy, England and France.

The press statement adds that the brand is now present in 65 countries across five continents and the 581 properties come with almost 13,800 rooms, suites and villas. The brand has 80 restaurants and 340 Michelin stars in all.

“I am delighted that these twelve new properties have become part of Relais & Châteaux, complementing our existing establishments. With each of these members, we share a passion for authenticity and terroir, for they are committed to showcasing, sharing, and preserving the culinary, cultural, architectural, and natural heritage of their regions,” says Laurent Gardinier, President, Relais & Châteaux.