Destinations I found crowd-free onsen and artisan masters in Japan’s Gifu province It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya. 22/02/2025
Turkey At least 76 dead after fire engulfed a ski resort in northwest Turkey Nine people detained as part of an investigation Turkey is conducting after a fire broke out at a popular ski resort killing at least 76 people. 22/01/2025
Travel News LA wildfire victims offered free Airbnbs and discounted hotels Dozens of hospitality and tourism businesses are offering their support to residents and travellers forced to flee from fire-impacted areas. 10/01/2025
Stays Budget won’t stretch to a high-end hotel? Try hurkle-durkling at home Hurkle-durkling is the practice of lounging in bed until late, hunkered down amongst warm covers. 10/01/2025
Stays 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
Travel News Spanish hotels to collect more personal data from tourists from today Hotels and other tourism operators will have to collect and report over 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rental bookings. 02/12/2024
Destinations Too expensive? Dubai wants to debunk tourists’ ‘misconceptions’ The tourism board is aiming to make Dubai one of the best cities in the world to live in and visit by 2033. 20/11/2024
Travel News Ban on new hotels in Bali as overtourism threatens Last month, tourism minister Sandiaga Uno warned that the situation in south Bali was verging on overtourism. 13/09/2024
Experiences Dream holiday: Catching up on sleep is now a popular reason to travel A recent survey found that 39 per cent of Brits ranked rest and relaxation top of their holiday requirements this year. 10/09/2024
Stays From live cooking to AI: How hotels are reducing food waste Seeing masses of food being thrown away at the end of a buffet breakfast led me to investigate hotel food waste. 25/08/2024
Destinations Saudi Arabia: Why you should visit Jeddah in 2024 The Jeddah Historic District programme will see the restoration of some 600 historic properties for residential, tourism and business purposes. 20/04/2024
Travel News Amsterdam bans new hotels in latest measure to curb mass tourism The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists. 19/04/2024
Stays The hotels where guests swim, cycle and tree-climb to their rooms For the adventurous traveller, the fun can begin before you’ve even checked in. 03/04/2024
Destinations Private islands and secluded villas: A guide to Seychelles retreats The Seychelles is an idyllic escape for those looking for a luxurious fly-and-flop holiday this year. 14/03/2024
Stays 'An anchor in the sea of reviews’: How are hotel stars awarded? Euronews Travel spoke to Markus Luthe, the President of the European Hotelstars Union, to find out exactly how the star rating process actually works. 12/03/2024
Stays Swap Bali’s overcrowded hotspots for pure luxury in the south A private butler, numerology readings and exquisite food await. 02/03/2024
Stays Inside the elegant world of haute couture hotel uniforms In the luxury hospitality sector, gone are the days of plain shirts and polyester trousers chosen from catalogues. 27/02/2024
Stays Would you splash out to stay in these unique hotel suites? 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. 26/02/2024
Art Take a look inside this luxury Rome hotel housing over 1,000 artworks A luxury five-stare hotel in Rome, boasting a collection of over 1000 extraordinary artworks, is now welcoming visitors with guided tours. 23/01/2024
Stays How to stay in rural Japan in exchange for a few hours’ work Travellers help out with a range of tasks and receive reduced rates or a free stay in return. 19/01/2024