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Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt Opens as Brand Enters Continental Europe

Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt has opened in Germany, marking the entry of the Taj brand into Continental Europe as Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) expands its ...
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Six hotels in France earn prestigious ‘palace’ status

France has expanded its most exclusive hotel distinction for the first time in years, welcoming six new Palace hotels across Paris, Champagne, Cannes and Megève. ...
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ALT text: Traveler in a hotel lobby checking travel information as European tourism businesses face weaker future booking demand.

RIU says future bookings slow as war hits travel confidence

RIU Hotels & Resorts has warned that geopolitical tensions and growing economic uncertainty are beginning to slow future travel bookings, even as summer demand for ...
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NBC News Analysis Reveals Cost of Attending 2026 World Cup Matches in US Cities

Attending an opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will cost fans anywhere from just over $600 to more than $2,000, according to a ...
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Barcelo and Hyatt Win Aena Hotel Bids at Madrid and Barcelona Airports

Aena, Spain’s state-owned airport operator, has selected Barcelo and a Hyatt-linked partnership to develop new hotels at Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat airports, marking a major ...
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Aerial dusk view of Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station, a tall dark-glass tower with illuminated Hyatt Place signage, set within a large mixed-use development surrounded by city buildings and lit streets.

393-room Hyatt Place hotel debuts in Tianjin, China

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Hyatt Place Tianjin South Railway Station, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Tianjin. Its debut marks the continued ...
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Guests relaxing on sun loungers beside the outdoor pool at Royalton Vessence Barbados, with palm trees, white shade sails, and the resort building in the background

Royalton opens its first Barbados resort with a new adult-only all-inclusive brand

Royalton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in Barbados, introducing a new brand concept aimed at adult travellers seeking a more immersive and ...
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IHG’s Ruby Hotels to Open Its First New York City Property in 2027

Ruby Hotels, the urban lifestyle brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts‘ premium portfolio, is set to open its first New York City property in 2027 ...
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Rendering of the Undergraduate by Hilton hotel lobby featuring a colorful reception desk, lounge seating and campus-inspired interior design.

Hilton Is Bringing College Town Hotels to More Budget Friendly Markets

Hilton has launched a new hotel brand aimed at bringing affordable lifestyle accommodation to more college and university towns as the company accelerates growth across ...
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A five-panel collage of Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, showing guests walking past the red-brick heritage exterior, a luxury guest room with warm wood furnishings, a bright glass-roofed lounge bar with indoor trees, a pool spa with gold ceiling, and a golf course green with a lake and woodland backdrop

Fairmont Cheshire opens as Fairmont’s 4th UK hotel

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has opened its fourth property in the UK with the launch of Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, following a major transformation of ...
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Barceló Valencia hotel exterior with logo signage on the building facade.

Barcelo posts €313 million profit as 2025 revenue rises 4%

Grupo Barcelo has reported its best-ever annual financial results, posting a net profit of 313.4 million euros for 2025 as group revenue rose 4% to ...
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Surreal ocean-themed room inside Vietnam’s Crazy House in Da Lat featuring giant sea creatures, coral sculptures and a dramatic fish-shaped fireplace.

The weird, wild and wonderful Crazy House in Da Lat, Vietnam

The Crazy House, in the relaxed mountain resort town of Da Lat in southern Vietnam, is exactly what its name suggests and more. Standing in ...
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The historic Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana, with a Cuban flag flying and a large “Cuba” sign in the foreground.

Spanish Hotel Chains Rush to Exit Cuba’s Gaviota Before US Deadline

Several Spanish hotel groups are formalising their departure from Gaviota, the tourism arm of the military-owned Gaesa conglomerate, ahead of a 5 June deadline set ...
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New ME Malaga hotel with rooftop pool, modern guestroom and lounge

ME Malaga opens after 44 million euro investment

ME by Melia has marked the official opening of its new five-star hotel in Malaga after a near 44 million euro investment, strengthening the companys ...
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Accor shareholders reject CEO pay as Middle East revenue falls sharply

Europe’s largest hotel group Accor faced a significant investor rebellion at its annual general meeting in Paris on Wednesday, as more than 40 per cent ...
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Aerial view of a secluded beach in Lombok, Indonesia, featuring calm turquoise water lapping onto white sand, dense tropical palm trees and lush green hills in the background, with small traditional beachside shelters and two visitors standing on the shoreline

Bali vs. Lombok: Why High-Net-Worth Travelers Are Choosing Lombok Luxury Villas in 2026

The Shifting Landscape of Indonesian Luxury Travel Travel preferences among affluent globetrotters have noticeably changed as we move further into 2026. The ongoing search for ...
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Empty seaside resort hotel in Turkey with closed pool area and locked gate during sunset amid tourism industry crisis.

Turkey’s Tourism Crisis: 1,500 Hotels for Sale as Costs and Conflict Take Their Toll

Turkey’s tourism sector is facing one of its most serious crises in years, with 1,500 hotels now listed for sale across the country as rising ...
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The grand lobby of Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium, featuring a large white sculptural figure with a ball at its feet referencing sport, set against terracotta-toned wall panels, arched passageways, and a seating area with navy and red upholstered furniture on a polished marble floor.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium introduces a new landmark for sports and culture

Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium is ideally situated in the heart of Xujiahui Sports Park, a renowned sports and cultural exchange hub in Shanghai. Nestled within ...
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A warmly lit hotel guest room at Public West Hollywood featuring a low-platform bed with white linen, a large illuminated headboard with amber backlight, a sculptural pendant light, a lounge chair, and fluted white wall panels, designed by Ian Schrager and John Pawson.

PUBLIC West Hollywood opens with 137 rooms in July 2026

Ian Schrager‘s Public West Hollywood is set to open on 15 July 2026, bringing 137 rooms, a pool, three food-and-entertainment venues, and a 16,000-square-foot private ...
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Prepaid hotel rates put more risk on travellers

Prepaid hotel rates are back in focus as travellers book earlier for concerts, sports events, conferences and peak-season trips. On the screen, the cheaper rate ...
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