What's New in Utah
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New MICHELIN Guide for the American Southwest
The MICHELIN Guide has announced it is expanding into the American Southwest for the first time, with a new regional guide covering Utah and its partners Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. The MICHELIN Guide’s anonymous Inspectors are already in the region and scouting for culinary talent throughout Utah. The full restaurant selection will be revealed during the annual 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest ceremony to be held later this year. This allows Canadians ample time to make future dining reservations within celebrated metropolitan hubs like Salt Lake City and Park City, to distinctive communities across the state like Kanab and Torrey.
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab: A Refined Basecamp Reborn
Red Cliffs Lodge Moab, a Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors property, has officially unveiled its extensive property-wide renovation. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River near Arches and Canyonlands, the retreat now features a reimagined lodge with floor-to-ceiling wilderness views and a new signature restaurant, Ember, led by Chef Daniel Horn.
The redesign covers all 79 creekside, riverfront suites and cabin enhancements. From horseback rides through historic film sets to private dark sky tours, the updated lodge serves as the ultimate high-design gateway for desert discovery and rugged luxury.
Luxury Rail Journey Connecting Utah
Train travel continues to trend in popularity globally and Canyon Spirit, operated by Canada’s Armstrong Collective (Rocky Mountaineer), is expanding its luxury rail journey through the American Southwest to include Salt Lake City in 2026. Beginning April 21, 2026, the new three-day ‘Rockies to the Red Rocks’ extension between Salt Lake City, Moab and Denver will travel weekly with one eastbound departure from Salt Lake City and one westbound departure from Denver. The route includes overnight hotel accommodation in Moab and Glenwood Springs, and travels through red rock formations, rugged river canyons and the along Colorado River.
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