Hotel industry


Florences Iconic Villa San Michele Hotel Reopens With Revamped Spa, Rooms And Gardens

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After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed room... Read more

Broadening Access To Contemporary Art: The Best Art-inspired Stays In Europe

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With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences. Read more

From Bulgari To The Ritz-Carlton: The Dreamy Hotel Scents You Can Now Buy

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Bring back more of your stay than just memories through these luxurious fragrances. Read more

Travelling To Albania? New Hotels And Key Things To Know For Visitors In 2026

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From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania t... Read more

We Must Not Become Barcelona: Athens Considers Banning New Hotels, Mayor Says

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After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new... Read more

The Major Hospitality Brands Opening New Hotels In Europe In 2026

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Nearly 124,000 new hotel rooms are projected across Europe this year, with global hospitality giants among the most anti... Read more

An Ottoman-era Lock-up And A Juvenile Jail: How Former Prisons Are Turning Into Five-star Hotels

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As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury propert... Read more

Hidden Paintings And Radical Art: Why Zurich Should Be Your Next Cultural Escape

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While Basel shines during art week, Zurich offers travellers a year-round creative scene and cultural discoveries. Read more

Inside Balis Potato Head: I Visited A Luxury Hotel That Is Redefining Zero-waste Travel

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"Our mission is to make the experience beautiful - it just so happens to be more sustainable,” Potato Head's founder s... Read more

Norway To Introduce Tourist Tax Amid Record Visitor Numbers And Overtourism Concerns

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A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024. Read more

'Help Us Prevent That Next Disaster': Hawaii To Hike Hotel Tax To Help It Cope With Climate Change

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The state's governor has long said the 10 million visitors who come to Hawaii each year should help the state's 1.4 mill... Read more

Cyprus Is Funding Desalination Plants For Hotels To Tackle Tourism's Water Shortage Woes

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The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination ... Read more

Fundamental For Tourists Trust: Why Italy Is Cracking Down On Fake Hotel And Restaurant Reviews

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Italy’s new rules aim to tackle both mistaken and malicious reviews by requiring proof of a visit and banning incentiv... Read more

Trump-backed Tourism Project Accused Of Draining Lake In Precious Indonesian Forest Area

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The government says that mismanagement of rainwater at the resort has halved the size of Lake Lido. Read more

Travelling To Greece This Summer? Your Hotel Swimming Pool Could Be Filled With Seawater

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Travelling to Greece this summer? Your hotel swimming pool could be filled with seawater Read more

Free Airbnbs And Discounted Hotels: How The Travel Industry Is Helping LA Wildfire Victims

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Free Airbnbs and discounted hotels: How the travel industry is helping LA wildfire victims Read more

Hurkle-durkling: The Travel Trend For Dark Winter Days Where You Bring The Hotel To You

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Hurkle-durkling: The travel trend for dark winter days where you bring the hotel to you Read more

Going To Spain On Holiday? Youll Be Asked For New Personal Data In A Crackdown On Organised Crime

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Going to Spain on holiday? You’ll be asked for new personal data in a crackdown on organised crime Read more

One Of The Last Hidden Gems In The World: How Saudi Hopes To Protect The Red Seas Barrier Reef

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‘One of the last hidden gems in the world’: How Saudi hopes to protect the Red Sea’s barrier reef Read more

2025s Top Travel Trends Include Visiting Detour Destinations And Seeing Natural Phenomena

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2025’s top travel trends include visiting detour destinations and seeing natural phenomena Read more