http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:19:19 +0200 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:19:19 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/17/these-are-the-most-luxurious-new-hotels-around-the-world-according-to-travel-leisure http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/17/these-are-the-most-luxurious-new-hotels-around-the-world-according-to-travel-leisure Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:19:06 +0200 This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/dubais-world-famous-burj-al-arab-hotel-is-set-to-close-for-18-months-for-restoration-works http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/15/dubais-world-famous-burj-al-arab-hotel-is-set-to-close-for-18-months-for-restoration-works Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:52:13 +0200 The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/this-new-scottish-highlands-retreat-is-so-remote-you-can-only-reach-it-by-boat-or-a-27km-h http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/this-new-scottish-highlands-retreat-is-so-remote-you-can-only-reach-it-by-boat-or-a-27km-h Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:46 +0200 Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, found in the Knoydart Peninsula, will open in June 2026 with five cottages and a spa. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/13/iconic-hotels-made-famous-by-film-and-tv-shows http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/13/iconic-hotels-made-famous-by-film-and-tv-shows Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:15 +0200 From obvious scene stealers in The White Lotus to the unexpected gem in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, these properties are well worth checking into for cinephiles. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/11/travelling-to-train-european-sports-resorts-turning-holidays-into-fitness-breaks http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/11/travelling-to-train-european-sports-resorts-turning-holidays-into-fitness-breaks Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:05 +0200 Active holidays are on the rise, with travellers choosing destinations built for training, recovery and movement. Here are some of the most popular sports resorts shaping the trend across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/this-hotel-in-florence-was-just-named-the-best-new-hotel-for-2026-by-esquire http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/this-hotel-in-florence-was-just-named-the-best-new-hotel-for-2026-by-esquire Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:14 +0200 Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection, housed within a 16th-century villa turned boarding school, has views over both the Tuscan countryside and the historic city centre. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/venices-hotel-boom-luxury-openings-reshaping-stays-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/venices-hotel-boom-luxury-openings-reshaping-stays-in-2026 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:46 +0200 From restored palaces to coastal resorts, Venice and its surrounding region are welcoming a wave of luxury hotel openings and reopenings in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/20/new-luxury-farm-resort-from-the-founder-of-aman-set-to-open-in-japan-next-month http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/20/new-luxury-farm-resort-from-the-founder-of-aman-set-to-open-in-japan-next-month Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:20:57 +0100 Azuma Farm Koiwai, which has just 24 guest rooms, was created in collaboration with Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and East Japan Railway Company (JR East). http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/13/iconic-british-institution-the-wolseley-to-open-flagship-hotel-in-manhattan http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/13/iconic-british-institution-the-wolseley-to-open-flagship-hotel-in-manhattan Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:34:56 +0100 The property in midtown Manhattan is found within a similarly historic building to its namesake restaurant. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/boutique-whisky-themed-property-that-hides-a-mini-bottle-in-every-room-named-the-uks-best- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/boutique-whisky-themed-property-that-hides-a-mini-bottle-in-every-room-named-the-uks-best- Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:16:12 +0100 Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery, and guests can also try a small-batch dram exclusively available at the on-site bar. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/25/the-cottage-from-heated-rivalry-is-now-taking-bookings-for-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/25/the-cottage-from-heated-rivalry-is-now-taking-bookings-for-this-summer Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:20:30 +0100 The hit HBO show has sparked a rise in demand for getaways to Ontario, and you can book a trip to the actual filming location on Lake Muskoka through Airbnb. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/23/this-red-sea-hotel-was-named-the-best-new-opening-in-the-world-by-forbes http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/23/this-red-sea-hotel-was-named-the-best-new-opening-in-the-world-by-forbes Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:56 +0100 After a reader vote, The Red Sea EDITION on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island beat out competitors including the Orient Express La Minerva and Waldorf Astoria New York. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/22/the-major-hospitality-brands-opening-new-hotels-in-europe-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/22/the-major-hospitality-brands-opening-new-hotels-in-europe-in-2026 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:00:19 +0100 Nearly 124,000 new hotel rooms are projected across Europe this year, with global hospitality giants among the most anticipated openings. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/17/enjoy-a-five-star-stay-at-these-award-winning-european-hotels http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/17/enjoy-a-five-star-stay-at-these-award-winning-european-hotels Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:21 +0100 Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/07/rigorous-rules-and-hundreds-of-voters-how-hospitality-experts-decide-the-worlds-50-best-ho http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/07/rigorous-rules-and-hundreds-of-voters-how-hospitality-experts-decide-the-worlds-50-best-ho Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:01:42 +0100 The 50 Best brand has gained a reputation for credibility and impartiality because it is transparent about how its rankings are generated. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/16/europes-former-railway-stations-have-become-the-darling-of-the-luxury-hotel-scene http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/16/europes-former-railway-stations-have-become-the-darling-of-the-luxury-hotel-scene Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:34:48 +0100 Fancy sleeping in a Pullman carriage or a former ticket office? Hop on board Europe’s luxurious train hotels. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/01/10/hurkle-durkling-the-travel-trend-for-dark-winter-days-where-you-bring-the-hotel-to-you http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/01/10/hurkle-durkling-the-travel-trend-for-dark-winter-days-where-you-bring-the-hotel-to-you Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:35:15 +0100 Hurkle-durkling is the practice of lounging in bed until late, hunkered down amongst warm covers. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/01/02/gite-gasthof-agriturismo-europes-traditional-accommodation-options-for-classic-hospitality http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/01/02/gite-gasthof-agriturismo-europes-traditional-accommodation-options-for-classic-hospitality Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:03:22 +0100 Make your accommodation not just a place to sleep but a fundamental part of your European holiday experience. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/30/what-is-home-swapping-and-can-it-help-you-find-friendship-and-love-while-on-holiday http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/30/what-is-home-swapping-and-can-it-help-you-find-friendship-and-love-while-on-holiday Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:06:33 +0100 Is home-swapping solely for the mad and the brave - or is there more to be found? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/22/tiny-populations-and-low-noise-pollution-visit-these-european-destinations-for-quiet-touri http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/12/22/tiny-populations-and-low-noise-pollution-visit-these-european-destinations-for-quiet-touri Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:03:13 +0100 Noise pollution can cause health problems including sleep disturbance and high blood pressure. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/11/21/airbnb-seeks-to-reinvent-itself-with-higher-quality-listings-and-offerings-beyond-accommod http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/11/21/airbnb-seeks-to-reinvent-itself-with-higher-quality-listings-and-offerings-beyond-accommod Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:46 +0100 The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/09/17/lava-cave-rooms-and-a-volcanic-menu-santorinis-black-hotel-channels-the-islands-eruptive-p http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/09/17/lava-cave-rooms-and-a-volcanic-menu-santorinis-black-hotel-channels-the-islands-eruptive-p Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:02:22 +0200 The unusual hotel on Greece’s most famous island offers a true taste of the country. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/08/25/the-end-of-buffet-breakfasts-hotels-are-getting-experimental-to-delight-guests-while-wasti http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/08/25/the-end-of-buffet-breakfasts-hotels-are-getting-experimental-to-delight-guests-while-wasti Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:29:39 +0200 Seeing masses of food being thrown away at the end of a buffet breakfast led me to investigate hotel food waste. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/06/from-the-musee-dorsay-to-the-house-from-up-airbnbs-iconic-new-stays http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/05/06/from-the-musee-dorsay-to-the-house-from-up-airbnbs-iconic-new-stays Mon, 06 May 2024 16:27:58 +0200 With its new Icons list, Airbnb is opening up a multitude of incredible experiences to just a handful of guests. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/21/from-pods-to-treehouses-glamping-is-all-the-rage-heres-how-to-book-a-glam-european-camping http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/21/from-pods-to-treehouses-glamping-is-all-the-rage-heres-how-to-book-a-glam-european-camping Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:00:21 +0200 Want to make the most of the great outdoors on your summer holidays but don’t know where to start? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/03/the-ultimate-check-in-rappel-swim-or-cogwheel-ride-to-the-worlds-most-secluded-stays http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/04/03/the-ultimate-check-in-rappel-swim-or-cogwheel-ride-to-the-worlds-most-secluded-stays Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:00:32 +0200 For the adventurous traveller, the fun can begin before you’ve even checked in. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/15/planning-on-some-alone-time-this-valentine-s-these-are-the-best-hotels-to-catch-up-on-some http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/15/planning-on-some-alone-time-this-valentine-s-these-are-the-best-hotels-to-catch-up-on-some Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:00:36 +0100 ‘Sleep tourism’ is on the rise and travellers are increasingly focusing their holidays on getting some quality shut eye. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/12/an-objective-anchor-in-the-sea-of-reviews-heres-how-hotel-star-ratings-work-and-why-they-m http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/12/an-objective-anchor-in-the-sea-of-reviews-heres-how-hotel-star-ratings-work-and-why-they-m Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:06 +0100 Euronews Travel spoke to Markus Luthe, the President of the European Hotelstars Union, to find out exactly how the star rating process actually works. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/02/where-to-stay-in-bali-the-islands-best-resorts-offer-luxury-infused-with-local-culture http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/02/where-to-stay-in-bali-the-islands-best-resorts-offer-luxury-infused-with-local-culture Sat, 02 Mar 2024 07:00:09 +0100 A private butler, numerology readings and exquisite food await. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/02/27/hospitality-haute-couture-the-hotels-using-fashion-houses-to-design-staff-uniforms http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/02/27/hospitality-haute-couture-the-hotels-using-fashion-houses-to-design-staff-uniforms Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:00:55 +0100 In the luxury hospitality sector, gone are the days of plain shirts and polyester trousers chosen from catalogues. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/02/26/recording-studios-photography-hides-and-warhol-art-inside-the-worlds-most-unique-hotel-sui http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/02/26/recording-studios-photography-hides-and-warhol-art-inside-the-worlds-most-unique-hotel-sui Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:45:14 +0100 If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/02/08/from-seville-to-salzburg-inside-europes-finest-religious-run-airbnbs-and-lodgings http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/02/08/from-seville-to-salzburg-inside-europes-finest-religious-run-airbnbs-and-lodgings Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:00:05 +0100 As a convent in Seville opens its doors to the public as an Airbnb, we take a look at other religious-run alternative accommodation across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/01/19/work-for-your-stay-this-japanese-startup-connects-cash-strapped-travellers-and-short-staff http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/01/19/work-for-your-stay-this-japanese-startup-connects-cash-strapped-travellers-and-short-staff Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:22:52 +0100 Travellers help out with a range of tasks and receive reduced rates or a free stay in return. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/01/02/spellbinding-inside-the-hobbit-themed-hotel-deep-in-an-armenian-forest http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/01/02/spellbinding-inside-the-hobbit-themed-hotel-deep-in-an-armenian-forest Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:58 +0100 The cottages have round wooden doors painted bright colours and windows set at jaunty angles. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/11/30/forget-cramped-rooms-and-shared-bathrooms-europes-hostels-have-had-an-upgrade http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/11/30/forget-cramped-rooms-and-shared-bathrooms-europes-hostels-have-had-an-upgrade Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:53:42 +0100 Some hostels are seeing 300% more bookings than in 2021. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/24/have-a-spooktacular-halloween-in-some-of-the-world-s-scariest-rental-properties http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/24/have-a-spooktacular-halloween-in-some-of-the-world-s-scariest-rental-properties Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:18:52 +0200 These are some of the world’s scariest properties, where you might want to sleep with one eye open. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/19/azerbaijan-inside-the-salt-mountain-health-centre-trying-to-cure-tourists-respiratory-trou http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/19/azerbaijan-inside-the-salt-mountain-health-centre-trying-to-cure-tourists-respiratory-trou Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:00:52 +0200 See inside the salt mountain where people travel from all over the world to stay and breathe deep. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/09/20/these-are-the-best-hotels-in-the-world-for-2023-and-21-of-them-are-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/09/20/these-are-the-best-hotels-in-the-world-for-2023-and-21-of-them-are-in-europe Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:36:09 +0200 The list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels has been revealed, awarding hotels on six continents for their exceptional, industry-defining properties. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/26/algeria-serenity-seekers-are-drawn-to-djanets-desert-charm http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/26/algeria-serenity-seekers-are-drawn-to-djanets-desert-charm Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:07:30 +0200 Experience desert awe and wonder just two hours from Algiers. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/23/from-helicopters-to-paragliders-five-hotels-that-offer-jaw-dropping-arrivals http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/23/from-helicopters-to-paragliders-five-hotels-that-offer-jaw-dropping-arrivals Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:30:58 +0200 There’s nothing quite like making a grand entrance, and these luxury properties know it. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/13/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised-inside-the-hotels-removing-tvs-from-their-rooms http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/13/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised-inside-the-hotels-removing-tvs-from-their-rooms Sun, 13 Aug 2023 09:00:14 +0200 With more ways to consume content than ever, the future of the hotel TV is at risk. These hoteliers think so, and it’s about more than cutting costs. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/08/this-swiss-village-is-hoping-to-attract-digital-nomads-with-mountain-views-and-community http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/08/this-swiss-village-is-hoping-to-attract-digital-nomads-with-mountain-views-and-community Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:01:20 +0200 With mountain views and outdoor sports, the village of Lenk offers an alternative to busy city life. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/02/barbies-malibu-dreamhouse-is-available-to-rent-heres-how-to-book-a-stay http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/02/barbies-malibu-dreamhouse-is-available-to-rent-heres-how-to-book-a-stay Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:23 +0200 Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse has a disco dance floor and a roller rink. Here’s how to stay there. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/28/as-we-emerge-from-one-of-the-worlds-worst-tragedies-how-has-travel-changed http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/28/as-we-emerge-from-one-of-the-worlds-worst-tragedies-how-has-travel-changed Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:01:51 +0200 How has travel changed since the pandemic and what’s in store for the future? We spoke to Glenn Fogel to find out. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/13/room-service-secrets-lego-butlers-and-melted-ice-cream-among-hotels-top-10-weird-requests http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/13/room-service-secrets-lego-butlers-and-melted-ice-cream-among-hotels-top-10-weird-requests Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:23:18 +0200 Hotels.com reveals the most unusual room service orders, as well as where you can order a 24K gold burger. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/11/italy-malaysia-usa-which-cities-and-countries-are-cracking-down-on-airbnb-style-rentals http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/11/italy-malaysia-usa-which-cities-and-countries-are-cracking-down-on-airbnb-style-rentals Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:28 +0200 Austria will cap the number of nights hosts can rent out their property from summer 2024. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/07/want-to-rent-out-your-home-to-tourists-make-sure-to-follow-these-new-rules-around-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/07/want-to-rent-out-your-home-to-tourists-make-sure-to-follow-these-new-rules-around-europe Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:05 +0200 Florence is the latest city to place restrictions on short-term holiday lets. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/27/luxury-stays-the-worlds-best-new-hotels-have-been-revealed-and-seven-of-them-are-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/27/luxury-stays-the-worlds-best-new-hotels-have-been-revealed-and-seven-of-them-are-in-europe Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:00:56 +0100 The World's Best New Luxury Hotels 2022 have been unveiled by The experts at Luxury Travel Intelligence. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/26/i-visited-the-no-1-chalet-in-the-french-alps-and-it-changed-my-mind-about-ski-holidays http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/26/i-visited-the-no-1-chalet-in-the-french-alps-and-it-changed-my-mind-about-ski-holidays Mon, 26 Dec 2022 08:00:43 +0100 Hot tubs, fine dining and permaculture. This French ski chalet has it all - and it’s doing it in the greenest way imaginable. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/16/sicily-s-best-boutique-hotels-sleep-in-style-at-these-high-end-hideaways http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/16/sicily-s-best-boutique-hotels-sleep-in-style-at-these-high-end-hideaways Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:39 +0100 Book in for personalised service and a taste of real Sicilian life.