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If you're a keen traveller who's after the quirkiest stays, but aren't prepared to compromise on luxury, these European hotspots could be perfect to add to your bucket list.Pay a visit to the perfect escape for wine aficionados in Tuscany Set amidst 1,700 acres of lush grounds overlooking the serene Serchio Valley and the majestic Apennine Mountains in Tuscany, the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa is a must for wine lovers. Billed as offering an unparalleled retreat for the senses, guests can unwind in one of the 180 elegantly appointed rooms and suites - but it’s the spa where this ...
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Once a must-visit holiday resort, now the leftovers of a warzone: in its 1960s heyday, Kupari in the former Yugoslavia was prized not just for the outstanding beauty of its beach, but its modernist architecture too. The holiday complex is only a 15-minute drive south of the medieval town of Dubrovnik in Croatia. It was built in an era when state-owned companies and the government in communist Yugoslavia built holiday resorts for their workers along the Adriatic coast. Left for decades to rot following the Yugoslav Wars, the resort is soon to be restored to its former glory. What's the history ...
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Hotel and apartment rental website Booking.com has been designated as a gatekeeper under the EU’s competition rules for platforms, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission said today (13 May). This followed the Dutch company notifying the Commission on 1 March that its services potentially met the DMA thresholds. The EU law brings in tougher rules for tech companies and makes it easier for users to move between competing services. The EU executive also said it opened a market investigation to further assess the rebuttal submitted by online platform X, after it said it did not qua...
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Holidaymakers are looking for the adventurous and extreme, according to travel industry data. Over 50 per cent of global travellers are keen to embrace the unknown, according to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2024 study. While this may not be quite as off-grid as Jim Hawkins’ adventure in Treasure Island, travellers are nevertheless looking for an element of surprise. In some cases, the adventure can begin before they even check into their accommodation, like at these six hotels with very unique ways to arrive. Raft through a rainforest to reach your Costa Rica lodgeGlenn Tellier, founder of...
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Renowned for its pristine beaches, with powdery white sand lapped by clear turquoise waters, the Seychelles offers a blissful escape. Situated 1,600 kilometres off the east coast of Africa, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the archipelago comprises 115 islands packed with lush rainforests, nature reserves and marine parks teeming with biodiversity. The scattered archipelago is divided into two main island groups: the Inner and Outer Islands. The Inner Islands, including the main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, are granite-based and known for their lush vegetation, towering granite peak...
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When you’re booking a hotel for an upcoming trip, have you ever wondered how a destination achieves its ranking? You’re not alone. Across Europe, 21 member countries and five observer nations take part in a standardised rating process by several official bodies - meaning their hotels can achieve from one to five stars, depending on various criteria. The Confederation of National Associations of Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés and Similar Establishments in the European Union and European Economic Area - far more succinctly known as HOTREC - is the umbrella association of these ranking authorities. E...
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An imposing 189 metres up in the sky, London’s BT Tower doesn’t look like the most hospitable place to rest your head. But the iconic British landmark is set to be turned into a hotel, it was announced last week. Current owner BT Group - the multinational telecommunications company formerly known as British Telecom - has agreed to sell the tower to American hotel giant MCR Hotels for £275 million (around €321 million). “This deal with MCR will enable BT Tower to take on a new purpose, preserving this iconic building for decades to come,” said Brent Mathews, property director at BT Group. Headi...
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At the sleek glass and black marble entrance of Vakko Hotel in Istanbul, two doormen in black tailcoats, peaked caps and cream gloves await guests. It gives the recently opened hotel an air of timelessness, as though it were one of the grand dames that have been at the top of Europe’s hospitality offerings for centuries. While travellers are unlikely to pick a hotel based on staff uniforms, they are nevertheless a key part of the guest experience. As such, hotels are increasingly enlisting fashion designers to transform bland ubiquitous uniforms into memorable outfits that represent their bran...
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Luxury hotels lavish private pools, bespoke butler services and champagne minibars on their guests. But some hotel suites go one step further, providing one-of-a-kind experiences far beyond pillow menus. 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. Here’s what awaits inside the world’s most unique hotel suites. Best for art lovers: A hotel suite decorated with Andy Warhol paintingsAt Rome Cavalieri’s Penthouse Suite, a private rooftop terrace affords panoramic view...
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AHLA’s 2022 Midyear State of the Hotel Industry Forecasts 2022 Nominal Room Revenue, State & Local Taxes Will Exceed 2019 Levels The Hotel Industry’s Recovery ContinuesWASHINGTON (July 27, 2022) – Midway through 2022, the hotel industry continues to make strides toward recovery, with nominal hotel room revenue and state and local tax revenues projected to exceed 2019 levels by the end of this year, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)’s 2022 Midyear State of the Hotel Industry Report. Q2 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Hotel room revenue is projected to su...
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