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Japan has reopened, but tourists find it's not ready to welcome them

Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest COVID border controls.

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Massive expansion for Hilton Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

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90 new Hilton hotels are to be added to the existing Middle East, Africa & Türkiye regional portfolio of 179 within the next five years. With 60 new hotels in the UAE and 45 of them in Saudi Arabia alone. That's a whopping 24,000 additional rooms across the region for the 103-year-old hotel brand.

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Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

Airbnb is rarely a money-savvy choice for short stays but remains the best option for big groups, study finds.

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Clouded judgement: A surprising reason hotels get bad reviews

Regardless of the weather when you stayed, hotel experiences can be clouded by the climate on the day you write your review.

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Why does no one want to work at hotels in Europe anymore?

Hotels are open again but there’s no one to run them. What’s the solution to bring hotel staff back?

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The European capital with the most spas might surprise you

Are you ready to put R&R front and centre of your holiday? You won’t go far without falling into a spa in these European cities.

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Top hotels in Europe hire 'unqualified' staff to deal with shortages

Hotel chains are offering higher pay, free accommodation and perks like bonuses and health insurance.

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Premier Inn’s English 'fry up' now includes plant-based meat

The UK’s largest hotel chain Premier Inn has partnered with a vegan protein company to add plant-based meat to its breakfast menu.

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This beachside town in Ukraine is now rigged with deadly mines

The once popular destination of Odesa has seen tourist numbers dwindle since 2014. Will the war be the end of tourism forever?

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The top 7 hotels in Italy, Spain and Greece, according to Tripadvisor

This year’s award winners feature family-friendly Greek resorts, and a boutique Italian B&B in a former 15th century convent.

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From sea turtles to rugged peaks, this ‘secret Arabian gem’ has it all

From the thriving capital of Muscat, to the Grand Canyon of the Middle East, Oman is a true Arabian gem.

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Suspected gas leak may have caused explosion in Cuba

A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak killed at least nine people and injured 40 when it blew away outer walls from a luxury hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital. No tourists were staying at the 96-room Hotel Saratoga because it was undergoing renovations.

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Platinum Jubilee: How to eat, drink, and party like a royal

In June, Brits will get a special four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here’s your ultimate guide to the festivities.

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Hong Kong is finally reopening to tourists - but there’s a catch

Testing, quarantine and the threat of flight chaos are likely to stop tourists rushing to back to Hong Kong for now.

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Dreaming of the Maldives? These are the 7 best eco-hotels in 2022

Whether you want to stay in the city or travel to a remote desert island, these sustainable hotels have it all.

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Sicily: Is this the ultimate stay for female digital nomads?

This ‘living work of art’ offers a safe space for female travellers looking for inspiration and immersion in Sicilian culture.

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Inside Dubai’s luxury dog resort where canines get a five-star stay

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Offering overnight rooming for dogs, My Second Home is more than a compound of kennels – this luxury pet resort has a range of suites, swimming pools and an indoor air-conditioned park for dogs.

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The seven must-visit hotels opening in Europe in 2022

Here are our favourite new hotels, resorts and stays set to open their doors in the coming year.

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These are the top 7 luxury hotels in the world - and 6 are in Europe

Want to relax and unwind in 2022? These new luxury hotels will cater to your every whim.

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Austria: Travel restrictions ease for top European skiing destination

As national lockdown comes to an end, Austria is reopening for most international travellers.