HOTEL
Boutique hotels and buzzing souqs: Discover the historic heart of Jeddah
Travel
20.04.2024
Boutique hotels and buzzing souqs: Discover the historic heart of Jeddah
In the airy, high-ceilinged dining room of Beit Johkdar Hotel, Jeddah, breakfast is being served. It begins with a basket…
‘We can’t put a fence around Amsterdam’: Dutch capital bans new hotels to curb mass tourism
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19.04.2024
‘We can’t put a fence around Amsterdam’: Dutch capital bans new hotels to curb mass tourism
Amsterdam is banning the construction of new hotel buildings in its latest move to curb overtourism. The Dutch city is…
The ultimate check-in: Rappel, swim or cogwheel ride to the world’s most secluded stays
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03.04.2024
The ultimate check-in: Rappel, swim or cogwheel ride to the world’s most secluded stays
Holidaymakers are looking for the adventurous and extreme, according to travel industry data. Over 50 per cent of global travellers…
Dreamy beach bungalows and overwater villas: Best places to stay in the Seychelles
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14.03.2024
Dreamy beach bungalows and overwater villas: Best places to stay in the Seychelles
Renowned for its pristine beaches, with powdery white sand lapped by clear turquoise waters, the Seychelles offers a blissful escape.…
‘An objective anchor in the sea of reviews’: Here’s how hotel star ratings work and why they matter
Travel
12.03.2024
‘An objective anchor in the sea of reviews’: Here’s how hotel star ratings work and why they matter
When you’re booking a hotel for an upcoming trip, have you ever wondered how a destination achieves its ranking? You’re…
Where to stay in Bali: The island’s best resorts offer luxury infused with local culture
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02.03.2024
Where to stay in Bali: The island’s best resorts offer luxury infused with local culture
Bali’s popularity with Europeans dates back to the 1970s when hippies chose the island for its spiritual culture and low…
Hospitality haute couture: The hotels using fashion houses to design staff uniforms
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27.02.2024
Hospitality haute couture: The hotels using fashion houses to design staff uniforms
At the sleek glass and black marble entrance of Vakko Hotel in Istanbul, two doormen in black tailcoats, peaked caps…
Recording studios, photography hides and Warhol art: Inside the world’s most unique hotel suites
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26.02.2024
Recording studios, photography hides and Warhol art: Inside the world’s most unique hotel suites
Luxury hotels lavish private pools, bespoke butler services and champagne minibars on their guests. But some hotel suites go one…
Prestigious Rome hotel welcomes guests to its over 1,000 piece private art collection
Culture
23.01.2024
Prestigious Rome hotel welcomes guests to its over 1,000 piece private art collection
The Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, hailed as Rome’s most prestigious hotel and a favoured choice among celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and…
Work for your stay: This Japanese startup connects cash-strapped travellers and short-staffed hotels
Travel
22.01.2024
Work for your stay: This Japanese startup connects cash-strapped travellers and short-staffed hotels
The cost of living crisis means travellers have less cash to splash while staff shortages are a headache for hotels.…