https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:44 +0200 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:44 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/glass-igloos-sky-villas-and-boutique-suites-new-places-to-stay-in-finnish-lapland-this-win https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/glass-igloos-sky-villas-and-boutique-suites-new-places-to-stay-in-finnish-lapland-this-win Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Finnish Lapland is a winter wonderland with plenty of things to see and do as well as a variety of places to stay. Here we take a look at some of the new accommodation options. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/new-european-ski-lodges-and-hotels-opening-in-winter-2026-2027 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/new-european-ski-lodges-and-hotels-opening-in-winter-2026-2027 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:25 +0200 The winter sports season will see the arrival of many new properties in Europe. Highlights include The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo and the aptly named Ski Lodge in Verbier, while several properties are also returning after renovations. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/minecraft-hotel-to-open-near-london-as-gaming-themed-travel-goes-up-a-level https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/minecraft-hotel-to-open-near-london-as-gaming-themed-travel-goes-up-a-level Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:22:01 +0200 A new 69-room Minecraft hotel is coming to the UK, joining a growing crop of properties designed to let fans step inside their favourite games. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/from-bulgari-to-hilton-new-hotels-set-to-open-across-turkiye https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/from-bulgari-to-hilton-new-hotels-set-to-open-across-turkiye Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:58 +0200 Planning a Turkish getaway? Here are some of the upcoming hotel openings to know about in Bodrum, Istanbul and Cappadocia. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/inside-the-quiet-luxury-revival-of-the-venice-lido-home-to-the-glittering-film-festival https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/inside-the-quiet-luxury-revival-of-the-venice-lido-home-to-the-glittering-film-festival Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:48:50 +0200 The island of beaches and pine forests is seeing its historic hotels revamped and a new property open. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/this-private-island-in-the-venice-lagoon-is-on-sale-for-55m-and-comes-with-a-napoleonic-er https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/this-private-island-in-the-venice-lagoon-is-on-sale-for-55m-and-comes-with-a-napoleonic-er Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:48:13 +0200 Ever dreamed of owning your own slice of Venice? This €5.5 million private island comes with lagoon views, boat moorings and has easy access to neighbouring islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/15/from-storied-st-moritz-stays-to-boutique-courchevel-properties-these-are-europes-best-ski- https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/15/from-storied-st-moritz-stays-to-boutique-courchevel-properties-these-are-europes-best-ski- Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:07 +0200 If you consider the hotel to be just as important as the slopes, these are the stays you should be booking this winter season. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/this-16th-century-renaissance-palace-in-spain-was-just-converted-into-a-five-star-hotel https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/this-16th-century-renaissance-palace-in-spain-was-just-converted-into-a-five-star-hotel Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:35 +0200 A 16th-century Spanish Renaissance palace has been transformed into a luxury stay, blending historic grandeur, thermal wellness experiences and even a menu for four-legged guests. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/this-boutique-hotel-in-lisbon-has-an-in-house-library-rooftop-sunset-sessions-and-a-pillow https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/this-boutique-hotel-in-lisbon-has-an-in-house-library-rooftop-sunset-sessions-and-a-pillow Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:40:09 +0200 Villa Dorothéa is designed as a private micro-neighbourhood within Lapa, threaded through with passageways that give it the feel of a village. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/stunning-new-hotels-set-to-open-on-europes-islands-in-2026-and-beyond https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/stunning-new-hotels-set-to-open-on-europes-islands-in-2026-and-beyond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:19 +0200 From Estonia and Malta to Greece and Italy, a host of new island hotels are opening across Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/lagoon-views-and-a-design-refresh-venices-danieli-four-seasons-hotel-is-now-open https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/lagoon-views-and-a-design-refresh-venices-danieli-four-seasons-hotel-is-now-open Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:51:37 +0200 The hotel reopens with 120 rooms and suites, with total accommodations set to grow to 168 once the restoration of Palazzo Danieli Excelsior is complete in 2027. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/skip-the-usual-stays-these-five-hidden-gem-hotels-deserve-a-spot-on-your-holiday-shortlist https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/skip-the-usual-stays-these-five-hidden-gem-hotels-deserve-a-spot-on-your-holiday-shortlist Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:44 +0200 Five properties feature in La Liste’s Discovery Gem Hotel Awards for 2026 – including two in Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/the-hottest-new-hotels-in-madrid-you-need-to-know-about-in-2026 https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/the-hottest-new-hotels-in-madrid-you-need-to-know-about-in-2026 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:09:51 +0200 Whether you’re looking to shop until you drop or are headed to the F1 in September, here’s where you should be resting your head in Madrid this year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/fairmonts-new-english-lakeside-resort-has-a-gordon-ramsay-restaurant-spa-and-golf-course https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/fairmonts-new-english-lakeside-resort-has-a-gordon-ramsay-restaurant-spa-and-golf-course Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:17:26 +0200 Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and suites, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, an 18-hole championship-level golf course plus spa and wellness experiences. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/a-new-literaryinspired-hilton-hotel-has-opened-in-northern-iceland https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/a-new-literaryinspired-hilton-hotel-has-opened-in-northern-iceland Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:35 +0200 Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/the-dean-munich-marks-irish-hotel-brands-second-opening-in-germany https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/the-dean-munich-marks-irish-hotel-brands-second-opening-in-germany Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:15 +0200 Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/dusits-new-scenic-lakeside-retreat-in-hokkaido-has-villas-open-air-bathing-and-a-wooden-ca https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/dusits-new-scenic-lakeside-retreat-in-hokkaido-has-villas-open-air-bathing-and-a-wooden-ca Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:58 +0200 For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlooking Lake Tōya. There are also Japanese and Thai delicacies to choose from, made with locally sourced ingredients, as well as a spa and indoor hot baths. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/tripadvisor-ai-summaries-give-glowing-reviews-to-dangerous-hotels-consumer-watchdog-finds https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/tripadvisor-ai-summaries-give-glowing-reviews-to-dangerous-hotels-consumer-watchdog-finds Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:18:45 +0200 Tripadvisor's new AI review summaries are masking reports of food poisoning, sexual harassment and serious hygiene failures, a Which? investigation has found. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/das-muhlwald-review-could-a-family-friendly-resort-make-my-toddler-sleep-through-the-night https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/das-muhlwald-review-could-a-family-friendly-resort-make-my-toddler-sleep-through-the-night Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:55 +0200 Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth Wright in her review, as the property ‘gave us space to be a family in all our loud, exhausted, unpredictable messiness’. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/italys-luxury-portfolio-expands-with-new-openings-from-hyatt-ihg-and-dior-spa https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/italys-luxury-portfolio-expands-with-new-openings-from-hyatt-ihg-and-dior-spa Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:33 +0200 Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/how-portugals-alentejo-region-has-become-a-hotspot-for-luxury-hotel-openings https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/how-portugals-alentejo-region-has-become-a-hotspot-for-luxury-hotel-openings Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:55 +0200 New openings, villa relaunches and stylish boutique stays are drawing fresh attention to Portugal’s Alentejo region, from Comporta and Melides to the historic streets of Évora. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/washing-underwear-in-kettles-and-raiding-the-breakfast-buffet-strange-hotel-guest-habits-r https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/washing-underwear-in-kettles-and-raiding-the-breakfast-buffet-strange-hotel-guest-habits-r Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:39 +0200 Using kettles to wash underwear, smuggling food from the breakfast buffet and squeezing extra guests into rooms are among the hotel habits Britons have admitted to in a new study, which comes alongside a new etiquette guide from Hotels.com and manners expert William Hanson. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/europes-best-hotel-swimming-pools-take-a-dip-and-stay-cool-in-the-heatwave https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/europes-best-hotel-swimming-pools-take-a-dip-and-stay-cool-in-the-heatwave Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:31 +0200 Europe boasts some of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools. From Italy to Iceland, we take a look at the perfect spots to keep cool during the summer months. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/mandarin-orientals-latest-hotel-just-opened-in-mallorca-and-you-can-book-eclipse-experienc https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/23/mandarin-orientals-latest-hotel-just-opened-in-mallorca-and-you-can-book-eclipse-experienc Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:41 +0200 Guests at the 131-key property can sign up for a hot air balloon ride as the island plunges into darkness, or watch the celestial event from a private yacht. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/octola-iii-embrace-arctic-ultra-luxury-at-this-invitation-only-retreat-in-finnish-lapland https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/octola-iii-embrace-arctic-ultra-luxury-at-this-invitation-only-retreat-in-finnish-lapland Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:33:10 +0200 Opening in December, this private lodge accommodates just six guests and access is granted exclusively through an invitation-only waiting list. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/mandarin-oriental-is-set-to-return-to-this-southeast-asian-capital-this-winter https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/mandarin-oriental-is-set-to-return-to-this-southeast-asian-capital-this-winter Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:34 +0200 Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/inside-the-ultra-luxe-swiss-mountainside-retreat-where-iran-and-the-us-are-set-to-meet https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/inside-the-ultra-luxe-swiss-mountainside-retreat-where-iran-and-the-us-are-set-to-meet Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:53:23 +0200 Initial negotiations between the US and Iran on the final agreement are set to take place at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne this Friday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/waldorf-astoria-to-open-in-londons-iconic-admiralty-arch-in-autumn-2026-in-pictures https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/waldorf-astoria-to-open-in-londons-iconic-admiralty-arch-in-autumn-2026-in-pictures Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:08:24 +0200 Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a spa, and two signature restaurants. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/these-luxury-european-hotels-have-been-included-in-a-new-hall-of-fame-list https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/these-luxury-european-hotels-have-been-included-in-a-new-hall-of-fame-list Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:48 +0200 From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in Esquire's Hotel Hall of Fame. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/this-hotel-chain-just-launched-an-anti-appy-hour-to-get-guests-off-their-phones https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/this-hotel-chain-just-launched-an-anti-appy-hour-to-get-guests-off-their-phones Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:43:28 +0200 Guests at YOTEL hotels will be able to block their access to social media apps on their phone using a Bloom card. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:17:29 +0200 Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/europes-top-listening-hotels-check-in-for-music-djs-and-vinyl https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/europes-top-listening-hotels-check-in-for-music-djs-and-vinyl Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:57:48 +0200 From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/the-best-hotels-in-london-revealed-from-mayfair-mega-luxury-to-historic-five-star-icons https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/the-best-hotels-in-london-revealed-from-mayfair-mega-luxury-to-historic-five-star-icons Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0200 From the all-suite glamour of The Chancery Rosewood to the timeless elegance of The Ritz, a new ranking of the UK’s top hotels by The Telegraph highlights the capital’s finest places to stay. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/free-world-cup-tickets-airbnb-is-giving-away-seats-for-some-host-city-match-day-bookings https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/11/free-world-cup-tickets-airbnb-is-giving-away-seats-for-some-host-city-match-day-bookings Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:46:15 +0200 With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/madrids-nobu-hotel-to-open-in-september-with-three-storey-restaurant-from-famed-japanese-c https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/madrids-nobu-hotel-to-open-in-september-with-three-storey-restaurant-from-famed-japanese-c Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:22 +0200 Spain’s luxury hotel scene is set for a major addition this September with the grand opening of Nobu Hotel Madrid. Opening ahead of the Formula 1 weekend, the design-led stay promises skyline views, signature Chef Nobu Matsuhisa dishes and a prime location in the capital. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/the-worlds-best-hotel-bars-have-just-been-named-by-forbes-and-13-are-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/the-worlds-best-hotel-bars-have-just-been-named-by-forbes-and-13-are-in-europe Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:53:53 +0200 From a bar in a former bank vault to a spot serving up caviar chicken nuggets, these hotel bars are a cut above the rest. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/from-cranes-and-castles-to-boats-and-igloos-these-are-the-best-one-of-a-kind-hotels-in-eur https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/from-cranes-and-castles-to-boats-and-igloos-these-are-the-best-one-of-a-kind-hotels-in-eur Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:20 +0200 Tripadvisor has just unveiled its Best of the Best Hotels for 2026, and plenty of the show-stopping options can be found on the continent. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/luxury-for-less-where-to-find-the-best-value-five-star-hotels-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/09/luxury-for-less-where-to-find-the-best-value-five-star-hotels-in-europe Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:09:46 +0200 The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/this-stunning-cave-hotel-just-opened-next-to-one-of-cappadocias-most-iconic-landmarks https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/08/this-stunning-cave-hotel-just-opened-next-to-one-of-cappadocias-most-iconic-landmarks Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:32:59 +0200 Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/africas-hottest-new-safari-lodges-are-redefining-luxury-travel-in-the-wild https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/05/africas-hottest-new-safari-lodges-are-redefining-luxury-travel-in-the-wild Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:22 +0200 From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/freedom-ship-could-this-giant-floating-city-become-the-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/04/freedom-ship-could-this-giant-floating-city-become-the-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0200 The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/penthouse-tickets-and-helicopters-luxury-new-york-hotel-unveils-1m-world-cup-final-package https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/01/penthouse-tickets-and-helicopters-luxury-new-york-hotel-unveils-1m-world-cup-final-package Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:49:48 +0200 At The Mark hotel in Manhattan, football fans are in for a treat – provided they have a million dollars to spare for this lavish World Cup final experience. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/inside-roswyn-indias-first-morgans-originals-hotel-opens-in-mumbai-in-pictures https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/inside-roswyn-indias-first-morgans-originals-hotel-opens-in-mumbai-in-pictures Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:26 +0200 India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/luxury-brand-aman-is-opening-its-first-hotel-in-mexico-this-august https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/27/luxury-brand-aman-is-opening-its-first-hotel-in-mexico-this-august Wed, 27 May 2026 12:45:36 +0200 Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea Tue, 19 May 2026 13:42:52 +0200 Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/18/take-a-long-snooze-in-south-korea-is-this-the-worlds-best-hotel-bed https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/18/take-a-long-snooze-in-south-korea-is-this-the-worlds-best-hotel-bed Mon, 18 May 2026 15:40:19 +0200 The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/raffles-and-oneonly-head-to-courchevels-slopes-with-alpine-hotel-expansions https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/14/raffles-and-oneonly-head-to-courchevels-slopes-with-alpine-hotel-expansions Thu, 14 May 2026 14:55:22 +0200 The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/13/four-seasons-hotel-mykonos-greeces-hottest-summer-opening-in-pictures https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/13/four-seasons-hotel-mykonos-greeces-hottest-summer-opening-in-pictures Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:20 +0200 The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/these-are-the-most-beautiful-new-hotels-in-europe-according-to-prix-versailles https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/12/these-are-the-most-beautiful-new-hotels-in-europe-according-to-prix-versailles Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:44 +0200 Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/why-private-members-clubs-are-the-latest-trend-in-luxury-hotels-and-which-ones-you-should- https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/09/why-private-members-clubs-are-the-latest-trend-in-luxury-hotels-and-which-ones-you-should- Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:12 +0200 Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities.