https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:05:51 +0200 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:05:51 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/this-19th-century-portuguese-farmhouse-in-the-algarve-is-being-transformed-into-a-wellness https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/16/this-19th-century-portuguese-farmhouse-in-the-algarve-is-being-transformed-into-a-wellness Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:46 +0200 Shanti-Som Algarve will offer six different programmes focusing on things like detoxing, relaxation, and burnout recovery. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/iconic-new-york-hotel-the-plaza-set-to-close-for-four-years-for-restoration-works https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/iconic-new-york-hotel-the-plaza-set-to-close-for-four-years-for-restoration-works Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:54:51 +0200 Having first opened on Fifth Avenue in 1907, The Plaza Hotel has been a New York City landmark for more than a century. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/rooms-with-a-view-the-highest-hotel-in-france-just-opened-in-the-pyrenees https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/rooms-with-a-view-the-highest-hotel-in-france-just-opened-in-the-pyrenees Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Featuring 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car. 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/2026/10/12/you-could-own-an-entire-scottish-island-for-414000-but-theres-a-catch https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/you-could-own-an-entire-scottish-island-for-414000-but-theres-a-catch Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:57:17 +0200 Hildasay Island off the west coast of Shetland offers spectacular views and birdlife, but no real creature comforts. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/caves-castles-and-domes-the-countries-with-the-most-unusual-places-to-stay https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/caves-castles-and-domes-the-countries-with-the-most-unusual-places-to-stay Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:11:44 +0200 France came out top overall, with nearly 3,000 unusual property listings on Airbnb, including more than 1,000 castles. 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/2026/10/02/iconic-london-hotel-dukes-is-set-to-reopen-in-mid-2027 https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/iconic-london-hotel-dukes-is-set-to-reopen-in-mid-2027 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:39:54 +0200 The property, which is home to the legendary martini spot Dukes Bar, will be operated by Minor Hotels. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/new-airstream-caravan-retreat-opens-in-the-uaes-hajar-mountains https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/new-airstream-caravan-retreat-opens-in-the-uaes-hajar-mountains Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:50:05 +0200 Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas overlooks Hatta Dam, and offers wellness experiences, stargazing opportunities and open-fire cooking. 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/2026/09/24/aman-set-to-open-first-hotel-in-the-maldives-complete-with-an-entire-island-dedicated-to-w https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/aman-set-to-open-first-hotel-in-the-maldives-complete-with-an-entire-island-dedicated-to-w Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:19:38 +0200 Amanolu in the Vaavu Atoll will have just 52 keys as well as 16 private residences, which also have their own island. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/these-are-the-most-affordable-michelin-key-hotels-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/these-are-the-most-affordable-michelin-key-hotels-in-europe Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:15:01 +0200 From a wine estate in the UK to an eco hotel in Spain’s Costa Brava, here are some of the world’s best hotels priced between €130 and €220 a night. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/2026-michelin-key-hotels-all-the-new-three-key-properties-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/2026-michelin-key-hotels-all-the-new-three-key-properties-in-europe Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:37:57 +0200 From an exclusive Venetian island retreat to a 17th-century convent turned wellness resort, these hotels in Europe are guaranteed to blow you away. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/the-50-best-hotels-2026-rosewood-hong-kong-named-no1-as-21-european-hotels-included-in-ran https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/the-50-best-hotels-2026-rosewood-hong-kong-named-no1-as-21-european-hotels-included-in-ran Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:24:10 +0200 The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/poke-ball-shaped-hotel-opens-in-japan-to-mark-30th-anniversary-of-pokemon https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/poke-ball-shaped-hotel-opens-in-japan-to-mark-30th-anniversary-of-pokemon Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:50:59 +0200 The new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/three-of-the-worlds-best-new-hotels-are-in-europe-according-to-the-michelin-guide https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/three-of-the-worlds-best-new-hotels-are-in-europe-according-to-the-michelin-guide Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:06:54 +0200 The winner of the Opening of the Year award will be announced later this week. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/every-room-in-this-soon-to-open-luxury-hotel-boasts-incredible-views-of-the-dolomites https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/every-room-in-this-soon-to-open-luxury-hotel-boasts-incredible-views-of-the-dolomites Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:11 +0200 The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo will welcome guests from early December this year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/luxury-airstream-camp-set-to-open-on-the-worlds-largest-salt-flat-in-bolivia https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/luxury-airstream-camp-set-to-open-on-the-worlds-largest-salt-flat-in-bolivia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:13 +0200 Tick off your bucket list in style with a stay at Samkani Camp on the Salar de Uyuni salt flat. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/dolly-partons-love-letter-to-nashville-music-city-to-welcome-new-hotel-and-museum https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/dolly-partons-love-letter-to-nashville-music-city-to-welcome-new-hotel-and-museum Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:05:43 +0200 Opening at the end of September in the heart of Nashville, Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will celebrate the country music icon’s life and career. 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/2026/09/07/gorgeous-boutique-seafront-hotel-and-spa-to-open-on-greeces-samos-island https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/gorgeous-boutique-seafront-hotel-and-spa-to-open-on-greeces-samos-island Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:38:55 +0200 Guests staying at the 72-key Nírema Hotel & Spa Samos will be just steps away from the beach once it opens later this month. 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/2026/09/03/these-are-the-worlds-most-beautiful-hotels-and-no1-is-in-ireland https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/these-are-the-worlds-most-beautiful-hotels-and-no1-is-in-ireland Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:02:13 +0200 From a Renaissance-era palazzo set among manicured lawns to bold, brutalist buildings contrasting with the nature around, here’s where you should book next for a very aesthetic stay. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/the-worlds-50-best-hotels-2026-16-hotels-in-europe-feature-on-extended-50-100-list https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/the-worlds-50-best-hotels-2026-16-hotels-in-europe-feature-on-extended-50-100-list Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:30:23 +0200 Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 unveiling on 15 September, an extended ranking sees 16 properties in Europe included in the 50-100 list. 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/2026/08/27/stunning-adults-only-hotel-set-within-historic-villas-opens-in-sitges https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/27/stunning-adults-only-hotel-set-within-historic-villas-opens-in-sitges Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:03 +0200 The 38-key property is just steps away from the beach as well as the city’s historic centre. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/1898-porters-house-boutique-heritage-hotel-set-to-open-in-the-heart-of-ghent https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/1898-porters-house-boutique-heritage-hotel-set-to-open-in-the-heart-of-ghent Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:01:30 +0200 The property takes its name from its former role as the porter house of the nearby Hotel des Postes et des Télégraphes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/first-ever-urban-ritz-carlton-reserve-to-open-in-shanghai-heres-what-you-need-to-know https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/first-ever-urban-ritz-carlton-reserve-to-open-in-shanghai-heres-what-you-need-to-know Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:11 +0200 The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/cant-sleep-on-planes-try-this-newly-opened-malaysian-hotel-with-suites-inside-two-boeing-7 https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/21/cant-sleep-on-planes-try-this-newly-opened-malaysian-hotel-with-suites-inside-two-boeing-7 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:03:26 +0200 Forget flying on a Boeing 747, how about staying the night in one? 1975 Avenue & Hotel in Malaysia has transformed two jumbo jets into suites, alongside pools, dining and spa facilities. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/boutique-hotel-with-spectacular-cliffside-views-opens-on-cretes-western-coast https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/boutique-hotel-with-spectacular-cliffside-views-opens-on-cretes-western-coast Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:18:21 +0200 Guests can choose between safari-inspired tented pavilions along the shore and cliffside suites with private pools. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/every-suite-and-villa-at-this-new-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea-comes-with-its-own-privat https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/every-suite-and-villa-at-this-new-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea-comes-with-its-own-privat Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:44:06 +0200 The 110-key property has eight restaurants as well as a spa spanning some 2,100 square metres. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/looking-for-a-romantic-escape-you-can-now-stay-in-a-victorian-water-tower-at-sandringham-e https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/looking-for-a-romantic-escape-you-can-now-stay-in-a-victorian-water-tower-at-sandringham-e Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:29:17 +0200 The neo-Byzantine structure has a rooftop terrace overlooking the grand estate and wider Norfolk countryside. 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/2026/08/10/now-open-a-gorgeous-new-resort-overlooking-the-waterways-of-hoi-an https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/now-open-a-gorgeous-new-resort-overlooking-the-waterways-of-hoi-an Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:50 +0200 NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An has rooms with direct pool access, a rooftop spa and a cocktail bar spotlighting the flavours of the coconut. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/former-south-african-hunting-reserve-reopens-as-luxury-safari-retreat https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/former-south-african-hunting-reserve-reopens-as-luxury-safari-retreat Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:53:20 +0200 All of the tented suites at Sandringham Private Game Reserve in South Africa have private pools from which you can enjoy views of the wildlife by the Timbavati River. 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/2026/08/06/fancy-living-in-the-lake-como-villa-from-casino-royale-an-apartment-inside-is-now-on-sale https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/fancy-living-in-the-lake-como-villa-from-casino-royale-an-apartment-inside-is-now-on-sale Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:12:54 +0200 A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/wynn-al-marjan-island-uaes-first-casino-resort-set-to-open-in-september-2027 https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/wynn-al-marjan-island-uaes-first-casino-resort-set-to-open-in-september-2027 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:53 +0200 Construction is ‘progressing rapidly’ at the Wynn Al Marjan Island gaming resort located in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/banyan-trees-new-luxury-mountainside-resort-in-china-has-hot-spring-pools-and-a-bamboo-for https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/banyan-trees-new-luxury-mountainside-resort-in-china-has-hot-spring-pools-and-a-bamboo-for Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:35:20 +0200 Offering access to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in China's Sichuan province, the new Banyan Tree Mount Emei resort features 130 rooms and villas, private hot spring pools, a bamboo forest trail and a spa. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/these-are-the-worlds-greatest-luxury-hotels-according-to-robb-report https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/these-are-the-worlds-greatest-luxury-hotels-according-to-robb-report Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:18 +0200 In Europe, a former hunting lodge turned hotel in the Scottish Highlands ranked highest, coming out third overall. 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/nobu-to-launch-new-hotel-restaurant-and-residences-in-portugals-algarve-region https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/nobu-to-launch-new-hotel-restaurant-and-residences-in-portugals-algarve-region Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:13 +0200 With its second destination in Portugal, the Nobu hospitality brand will introduce a new hotel, restaurant and residential offerings at the Monte Rei resort in the eastern Algarve region. The first guests are expected to be welcomed in 2029. 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/2026/07/10/one-of-spains-earliest-cinemas-has-been-transformed-into-a-stunning-hotel-in-san-sebastian https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/one-of-spains-earliest-cinemas-has-been-transformed-into-a-stunning-hotel-in-san-sebastian Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:28 +0200 Guests entering the Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián will pass under the former filmhouse’s proscenium arch. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/this-tuscan-hotel-with-its-own-vineyard-and-golf-club-was-just-named-the-best-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/this-tuscan-hotel-with-its-own-vineyard-and-golf-club-was-just-named-the-best-in-europe Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:37:28 +0200 Originally founded in the 1100s, Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel has been crowned the best property on the continent by Travel + Leisure. 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.