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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.

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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.

Residences

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.

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.

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Amsterdam bans new hotels in latest measure to curb mass tourism

The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.

Residences

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.

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.

Residences

'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.

Residences

Swap Bali’s overcrowded hotspots for pure luxury in the south

A private butler, numerology readings and exquisite food await.

Residences

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.

Residences

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.

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.

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.

Residences

Stay in a hobbit-inspired village deep in an Armenian forest

The cottages have round wooden doors painted bright colours and windows set at jaunty angles.

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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.

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.

Destinations

The most beautiful pink places to visit in Europe

Here are some of the best pink sights around Europe.

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.

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A new sleeper train will link Paris with two popular Italian cities

Midnight Trains hopes to launch the service from its Paris hub in 2025.

Residences

Dubai expands mega-resort with unbelievable €47,000 a night suites

Dubai's newest hotel comes complete with fire-breathing fountains and 150,000 square metres of marble.