Hotel industry


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

Europe's Top Listening Hotels: Check In For Music, DJs And Vinyl

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From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are t... Read more

The Best Hotels In London Revealed: From Mayfair Mega-luxury To Historic Five-star Icons

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From the all-suite glamour of The Chancery Rosewood to the timeless elegance of The Ritz, a new ranking of the UK’s to... Read more

From Florence To Crete: 11 European Hotels Among The Worlds Best New Stays

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From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveile... Read more

You Can Now Buy Marriotts Luxury Hotel Look For Your Home – But Some Pieces Cost More Than €6,500

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From sculptural lighting and designer rugs to wellness-inspired bedroom furniture, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new on... Read more

Devastating Blow: Three Major Luxury Hotels In France Lose Palace Status

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Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du P... Read more

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