holiday accommodation

Travel News

Airbnb set to become a one-stop shop for your entire trip

The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences.

21/05/2026

Residences

Revealed: The European holiday homes of the year

From a chalet in France to a villa on Mykonos, these stays are perfect for big groups.

23/04/2026

Travel News

Travelling to Japan? All the changes to tourist taxes and fees in 2026

Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.

15/04/2026

Travel News

Airbnb is now offering airport transfers in 125 cities

Airbnb has been expanding beyond only accommodation for the last several months, with offerings now including private airport taxis as well as things like massages, chefs and personal trainers.

10/04/2026

Travel News

Valencia to put a limit on the number of citywide holiday homes

The Spanish city is moving to limit holiday accommodations amid local ‘touristflation’ woes in a country that has seen large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations.

02/04/2026

Travel News

These former prisons have been transformed into five-star hotels

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

08/02/2026

Moments

How Booking.com fraudsters are successfully scamming travellers

Earlier this year, consumer watchdog Which? released a comprehensive report uncovering myriad scams and security issues on Booking.com.

23/12/2025

Travel News

This Spanish hotspot just banned new tourist rentals and party boats

Mallorca has been the epicentre of Spain’s overtourism row for years, but things may soon change in the capital city.

16/10/2025

Europe in Motion

As tourism season peaks, are hotels ready to welcome visitors?

While 63% of European accommodations expect growth, vacancies for high-skilled roles are difficult to fill. High salary expectations and a lack of work-life balance are among the reasons for this.

31/07/2025

Moments

Travel insurance tips as governments crack down on Airbnbs

Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled.

07/07/2025

Travel News

These are the biggest cruise ships splashing down in 2025

Several enormous cruise ships are set to launch in 2025 - we take a look at the five biggest.

06/04/2025

Destinations

European destinations where your money will go the furthest

80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration.

13/03/2025

Moments

Are all-you-can-fly travel programs practical or a PR stunt?

Travel subscriptions bring unique experiences and lower rates amid environmental and exclusivity concerns.

23/02/2025

Residences

Old train stations transformed into luxury hotels are just the ticket

Fancy sleeping in a Pullman carriage or a former ticket office? Hop on board Europe’s luxurious train hotels.

16/02/2025

Travel News

Why is Airbnb claiming Spain’s new rental rules will fuel overtourism?

Amsterdam brought in new rules for Airbnb hosts in 2022 and the results are revealing.

22/01/2025

Residences

From gites to gasthofe: 6 traditional accommodation options in Europe

Make your accommodation not just a place to sleep but a fundamental part of your European holiday experience.

02/01/2025