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The World’s 50 Best: 16 hotels in Europe feature on extended list

Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 unveiling on 15 September, an extended ranking sees 16 properties in Europe included in the 50-100 list.

2 September 2026

Lifestyle

Award tour: Our favourite luxury watches from the GPHG 2026 nominees

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie has revealed its much anticipated official nominations for this year's edition and world tour and here are eight models you should be watching out for.

1 September 2026

Culture news

John Galliano backs out of Met Gala show as racism backlash grows

Fashion designer John Galliano has apologised again and cancelled a planned retrospective ahead of the annual Met Gala in 2027 amid a growing storm over racist and antisemitic comments he made in the past.

Travel News

First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve set to open in Shanghai

The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030.

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Business

Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35mn

From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent.

Residences

Inside Lisbon’s new boutique hotel designed like a village

Villa Dorothéa is designed as a private micro-neighbourhood within Lapa, threaded through with passageways that give it the feel of a village.

Culture news

Could Ronaldo’s ring be the most expensive engagement ring ever?

Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez are officially married - but the real mystery remains on her finger.

Lifestyle

Doha's Teeb Al Hazm looks to take Gulf perfume culture to London

From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.

Travel News

New booking platform promises simplified VIP perks

Travel Habit is bringing together multiple luxury hotel programmes and VIP travel networks in one platform, offering members perks including room upgrades, breakfast, hotel credits and late check-outs.

Travel News

Hot springs and bamboo trails: Banyan Tree opens new resort in China

Offering access to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in China's Sichuan province, the new Banyan Tree Mount Emei resort features 130 rooms and villas, private hot spring pools, a bamboo forest trail and a spa.

Residences

Inside the stylish revamp of Venice’s Danieli Four Seasons Hotel

The hotel reopens with 120 rooms and suites, with total accommodations set to grow to 168 once the restoration of Palazzo Danieli Excelsior is complete in 2027.

Destinations

Como vs Garda: How Italy’s most popular lakes compare

The two Italian lakes have attracted holidaymakers since Roman times, with organised tourism becoming a key business around both shorelines by the 19th century.

Lifestyle

Future fashion: Steven Passaro prepares to revamp the fashion industry

The highly acclaimed luxury fashion designer Steven Passaro has been making more than a name for himself in recent years with his bold and innovative creations. In an exclusive interview with Euronews Culture, he shares his vision on artistry and the latest trends within the fashion industry.

Europe News

Italian police conduct raids on luxury brands in labour abuse probe

At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers that in turn contract to others, ending up with firms who employ Chinese workers in exploitative conditions.

Residences

Fairmont’s new lakeside resort has Gordon Ramsay food, a spa and golf

Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and suites, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, an 18-hole championship-level golf course plus spa and wellness experiences.

Lifestyle

Famed fashion designer Martin Margiela auctions off personal archives

Reclusive Belgian fashion designer and artist Martin Margiela, famous for his upcycled aesthetic and deconstructed designs, gave a rare peek into his world by selling off his archives.

Made in Europe

Luxury paper made in Italy from waste : a way to reduce pressure on forests

Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can help create eco-friendly paper? In Italy, a historic paper mill is turning agricultural and textile waste into raw materials to replace part of the cellulose traditionally sourced from trees.

Travel News

'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi's Red Sea project takes shape

Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers.

Culture Series

Meet Jamila Musayeva, the UK certified etiquette coach

In partnership with Azpromo

Jamila Musayeva is an international UK certified etiquette consultant, helping professionals build confidence, trust and stronger business relationships through the power of good manners.

Travel News

No glamping at Cala Finanza as government revokes permits

A luxury resort financed by Brazilian investors was planned, with special economic zone status to bypass landscape and environmental rules. Civic and environmental groups forced the government to revoke the permits, and the regional authority has appealed to the administrative court.