Europe News Albania's PM posts AI video of himself in bra in swipe at influencers In a speech, Rama argued that many influencers make money by promoting themselves on social media while paying no taxes to the state. 09/06/2026
Travel News 13 floors, 1,240 rooms: Baltic Sea's largest hotel opens Thirteen floors and 1,240 rooms: a mega-hotel on the Baltic Sea coast is about to open – but this is where the real snag lies. 07/06/2026
Europe News Rama pushes back amid Trump family-linked resort protests in Albania The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama. 03/06/2026
India At least 21 people killed in fire at New Delhi hotel, police say Several of those killed were foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting unnamed officials. 03/06/2026
Europe News Protests against Kushner-linked resort in Albania enter second day Environmental NGOs have long raised concerns that the project could threaten the area's biodiversity and disrupt bird migration routes. 02/06/2026
Travel News Marriott launches shop selling luxury hotel interiors for your home From sculptural lighting and designer rugs to wellness-inspired bedroom furniture, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new online interiors shop allowing travellers to recreate the look and feel of its luxury hotels at home. 26/05/2026
Travel News Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction. 25/05/2026
Culture news Bad Bunny lands in Barcelona as Spain’s biggest tour kicks off The Puerto Rican artist kicks off his 'Debí tirar más fotos world tour' this Friday at the Estadi Olímpic, with tickets from €73 and over 600,000 spectators expected nationwide. 21/05/2026
Partner content Europe’s short-term rental rules are changing: we need to get them right Partner content presented by Airbnb Airbnb welcomes the new EU short‑term rental data rules, urges clear, harmonised implementation, and warns blanket curbs could hurt tourism and jobs. 18/05/2026
Tech News How South Korea is turning workplace skills into robot training data The project reflects South Korea’s wider ambition to turn its chip industry, manufacturing strength and industrial know-how into an edge in ‘physical AI’. But can it catch up in a field still dominated by the US and China? 14/05/2026
Australia Australian developer says 'toxic' Trump hotel plan scrapped The Australian developer's statement followed a report in the Australian Financial Review that the Trump Organisation had pulled out of the deal. 13/05/2026
Residences Inside the private members’ clubs changing the luxury hotel scene Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities. 09/05/2026
Residences Luxury brand Nobu heads to the English countryside Nobu is launching its first UK countryside retreat, bringing a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences to rural Rutland in a major shift away from its usual city-centre hotspots. 07/05/2026
Residences Luxurious Villa San Michele hotel reopens above Florence After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city. 06/05/2026
Residences From galleries to guest rooms: The best art-inspired stays in Europe With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences. 06/05/2026
Silk Road Adventures Inside the guesthouses keeping Silk Road hospitality alive In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan From Surkhandarya to Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent, guesthouses offer travellers a chance to experience Uzbek hospitality and everyday life along the Silk Road. 28/04/2026