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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

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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

The Exchange

The 26-billion-dollar Valentine’s Day Boom

In partnership with Media City

Many of the biggest brands are poised to profit from Valentine's Day. This ancient tradition has been celebrated in various forms on every continent for hundreds of years. Advances in digital technology are disrupting how companies communicate with couples and create memorable experiences.

14/02/2024

Residences

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

Travel News

Ritz Paris finds guest's missing €750k ring inside vaccum cleaner

The guest had reported the missing ring to the police, suspecting it had been stolen.

11/12/2023

Residences

Why this travel blogger has started choosing hostels over Airbnbs

Some hostels are seeing 300% more bookings than in 2021.

30/11/2023

Markets

France senate implements stricter taxation measures on Airbnb

The French Senate has approved measures to subject Airbnb and similar platforms to VAT in an effort to address competition imbalances with the hotel sector.

27/11/2023

Destinations

Food, foliage and fairways: Is Mauritius the island that has it all?

Mixing postcard-perfect landscapes with luxury accommodation and outdoor adventures, Mauritius is the golden holiday ticket for travellers in 2024.

10/11/2023

Travel News

These are the biggest hotel trends in Europe for 2024

As the hospitality industry looks to invest more in services and opportunities, here’s how your hotel stay in Europe might look in 2024.

24/10/2023

Travel News

Busy streets of Bethlehem and Jerusalem empty as war escalates

From cancelled flights and cruise trips to empty hotels, how is the conflict impacting the region’s tourism sector?

16/10/2023

Destinations

Limassol: A guide to Cyprus’ sophisticated beachside city

Want a city break on the beach? Limassol has year-round sun and a booming food scene.

14/10/2023

Moments

Are carbon passports needed to restrain frequent flyers?

Flying could soon be limited by personal carbon allowances, report warns.

05/10/2023

Residences

21 of the world's 50 best hotels for 2023 are in Europe

The list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels has been revealed, awarding hotels on six continents for their exceptional, industry-defining properties.

20/09/2023

Residences

Arriving in style: The hotels welcoming guests differently

There’s nothing quite like making a grand entrance, and these luxury properties know it.

23/08/2023

Travel News

Should tourists stay away from Maui after deadly wildfires?

A company that held a charity snorkeling tour near burned out Lahaina later has since issued an apology.

17/08/2023

Residences

Do we still need TVs in hotel rooms? These properties don’t think so

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.

13/08/2023

Economy

Euroviews. Are Europe's small, family-owned hotels at risk of disappearing?

The continent's local establishments are in a steady state of decline, and the continent's rich cultural diversity in travel and tourism is giving way to chainification, Peter Lochbihler writes.

27/07/2023

Design

The hotels in Europe putting design centre stage

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says.

16/07/2023

Residences

Booking.com’s CEO on planning ahead and travelling sustainably

How has travel changed since the pandemic and what’s in store for the future? We spoke to Glenn Fogel to find out.

28/06/2023

Residences

Hotels reveal their most bizzare room service requests

Hotels.com reveals the most unusual room service orders, as well as where you can order a 24K gold burger.

13/06/2023