Hotel industry


The Worlds 50 Best Hotels 2026: 16 Hotels In Europe Feature On Extended 50-100 List

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Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 unveiling on 15 September, an extended ranking sees 16 properties in Europe i... Read more

1898 Porter's House: Boutique Heritage Hotel Set To Open In The Heart Of Ghent

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The property takes its name from its former role as the porter house of the nearby Hotel des Postes et des Télégraphes... Read more

Cant Sleep On Planes? Try This Newly Opened Malaysian Hotel With Suites Inside Two Boeing 747s

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Forget flying on a Boeing 747, how about staying the night in one? 1975 Avenue & Hotel in Malaysia has transformed t... Read more

This 16th-century Renaissance Palace In Spain Was Just Converted Into A Five-star Hotel

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A 16th-century Spanish Renaissance palace has been transformed into a luxury stay, blending historic grandeur, thermal w... Read more

From 350-dish Feasts To Roaming Mimosa Carts: These Hotel Breakfasts Are Worth Travelling For

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Say goodbye to sad cold cuts and sweaty cheese, and say hello to the new age of hotel breakfasts, with Michelin-starred ... Read more

Stunning New Hotels Set To Open On Europes Islands In 2026 And Beyond

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From Estonia and Malta to Greece and Italy, a host of new island hotels are opening across Europe. Read more

Cuba Tourism Crisis: An Industry Brought To Almost Total Paralysis

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Cuba’s tourism industry has been hit hard by US sanctions and fuel shortages, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now... Read more

Nobu To Launch New Hotel, Restaurant And Residences In Portugals Algarve Region

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With its second destination in Portugal, the Nobu hospitality brand will introduce a new hotel, restaurant and residenti... Read more

Skip The Usual Stays: These Five Hidden Gem Hotels Deserve A Spot On Your Holiday Shortlist

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Five properties feature in La Liste’s Discovery Gem Hotel Awards for 2026 – including two in Europe. Read more

A New Hello Kitty Hotel In Tokyo Allows Guests To Check-in But Not Stay

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At this hotel-inspired exhibition in Tokyo, Sanrio fans can check-in with a room key, explore rooms, a garden and beach ... Read more

Fairmonts New English Lakeside Resort Has A Gordon Ramsay Restaurant, Spa And Golf Course

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Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and ... Read more

This Tuscan Hotel With Its Own Vineyard And Golf Club Was Just Named The Best In Europe

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Originally founded in the 1100s, Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel has been crowned the best property on the contin... Read more

A New Literary‑inspired Hilton Hotel Has Opened In Northern Iceland

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Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hote... Read more

The Dean Munich Marks Irish Hotel Brands Second Opening In Germany

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Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japa... Read more

Italy Tops European Tourism In 2026 With A Busy Summer In Sight

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Visitor numbers increased during the first half of 2026, driven primarily by international tourists. Tourism Minister Gi... Read more

Dusits New Lakeside Retreat In Hokkaido Has Villas, Open-air Bathing And Stunning Wooden Décor

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For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlook... Read more

Tripadvisor AI Summaries Give Glowing Reviews To Dangerous Hotels, Consumer Watchdog Finds

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Tripadvisor's new AI review summaries are masking reports of food poisoning, sexual harassment and serious hygiene failu... Read more

Cyprus: Only 23% Of Tourist Accommodation Is Fully Licensed, Deputy Tourism Minister Responds

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The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only... Read more

Italys Luxury Portfolio Expands With New Openings From Hyatt, IHG And Dior Spa

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Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongsi... Read more

How Portugal's Alentejo Region Has Become A Hotspot For Luxury Hotel Openings

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New openings, villa relaunches and stylish boutique stays are drawing fresh attention to Portugal’s Alentejo region, f... Read more