Spanish authorities have fined short-term rental platform Airbnb more than €64 million for repeated breaches of housing and consumer protection rules, including the publication of listings for unlicensed tourist accommodation. The decision forms part of Spain’s broader effort to […]
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Calcot & Spa is set to expand its countryside offering with the launch of two new luxury treehouses, known as The Hides, welcoming their first guests in June 2026. Tucked away within the hotel’s 220 acres of rewilded meadowland,
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Copenhagen has launched DestinationPay, a new global tourism initiative designed to encourage destinations worldwide to reward visitors for actions that benefit local communities and support more sustainable travel. The initiative builds on the city’s CopenPay model, a local scheme
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Sixty kilometres off Norway’s coast, where the open Atlantic stretches toward Greenland, a scattered archipelago rises sharply from the sea. Wind-carved peaks, weather-beaten rock, and restless water define Træna, one of the country’s oldest fishing settlements and among its
Octola, the pioneer of ultra-private and transformative Arctic travel, has unveiled Octola II, a new wilderness retreat deep in the heart of Finnish Lapland. The new property builds on the global reputation of Octola Private Wilderness, marking a significant
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the Global Hotel Alliance have announced the next phase of their partnership with the launch of The Concierge Collection 2027–2028, significantly expanding its global reach. First introduced in 2024, The Concierge Collection was designed
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Across the global hospitality industry, meaningful change is no longer theoretical. It is visible in kitchens, on menus, and in the way businesses operate. Pioneering chefs are rethinking what responsible cooking looks like, while larger hospitality groups are embedding
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Travel is entering a new phase in 2026, and according to Airbnb’s latest forecasts, the coming year will be defined by intensity rather than duration. Travelers are no longer measuring trips by weeks away, but by how meaningful, immersive,
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Mauritius is preparing to overhaul its border procedures with the introduction of a new electronic travel authorization system, known as ETA. According to reporting by Nairametrics, which cites Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the platform is part of a broader
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Alaska Airlines is expanding its long-haul network again, announcing a new intercontinental route connecting its Seattle global gateway with London Heathrow. Daily, year-round service will begin on 21 May 2026 on board the carrier’s widebody 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which
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Ryanair on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, announced a sharp reduction of its operations at Brussels Charleroi Airport, Belgium’s second largest air hub and long considered one of the low-cost carrier’s key bases in Europe. According to the company’s statement,
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Tourists seeking a new premium experience on the Black Sea coast will soon have a fresh option. Next spring, Russia’s first hotel under the Thai luxury brand Dusit Thani is set to open in Anapa, marking a milestone for
Pegasus Airlines has announced a major move in its international expansion strategy with an agreement to acquire Czech Airlines, one of the world’s oldest airline brands, along with its parent company Smartwings, the leading leisure carrier in the Czech
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Azimuth Airlines has officially begun operating passenger flights to Saudi Arabia, marking its entry into the Kingdom’s aviation market on 6 December. The launch followed the General Authority of Civil Aviation’s decision to grant the Russian carrier an economic
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Carnival Corporation & plc, in partnership with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV, has unveiled plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination designed to celebrate the culture and natural beauty of Baja California, Mexico. The announcement was
