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Treading lightly on Madeira’s overcrowded trails
Madeira is turning to digital permits and trail caps to save its hiking routes and fragile UNESCO cloud forests from overtourism
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A room of one’s own: London’s hotel art shows during Frieze Week
Art meets hospitality at three London hotels during Frieze Week. Check in to the art scene at The Newman, The Mandrake and The Chancery Rosewood
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Global perspectives at Frieze London 2026
Art has the power to preserve cultural identity, and foster meaningful global exchange. Find out more about Frieze London 2026
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The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Memory is the new luxury
Looking back on the talks and discussions at The 50 Best, uncover the trends and ideas that are shaping the hospitality industry
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A flavourful cultural dialogue at Salalah’s Al Baleed Culinary Festival
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara celebrates its fifth Al Baleed Culinary Festival. Discover the MICHELIN-starred masters that will combine expertise during the festival
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Innovation, independent spirit, and future predictions at the Independent Hotel Show 2026
From AI and automation, to human connection and spaces that change you on a subconscious level, discover where the luxury hospitality industry is headed
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From poetic storytelling to hard data: the death of greenwashing in the EU
At the core of this regulatory shift is a blanket ban on generic environmental claims
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You’re stranded on a mountain? AI is not coming to your rescue
An overreliance on AI when planning your travel can lead to potentially life-threatening situations
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Global accolades and the rise of verified sustainable tourism
From The 50 Best Hotels Awards, to Green Globe Certification and TimeOut’s rating of the most beautiful hotels in the world, find out the latest updates from the travel and luxury hospitality industries
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The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Winners revealed
Inside the 50 Best Awards 2026, discover who made the top 50 list.
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Can luxury and sustainability truly coexist? Chablé Yucatán offers an answer
Ranking among the best top 10 hotels in the world, what makes Chablé Yucatán also this year’s Bombay Sapphire Eco Hotel Award winner?
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Travel: from consumption to connection
The future of travel depends on trading viral backdrops for intentional exploration. Mindful travel means rethinking overtourism, performative media, and what it truly means to experience a place.
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A serene escape at Château Grattequina
Just 15 minutes north of Bordeaux’s city centre, life at the 4-star, family-owned Château Grattequina moves at a different pace
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4 global updates in sustainable luxury hospitality
Hoteliers in Udaipur, Kos, and South Beach are integrating environmental management into daily operations. Find out more about waste reduction, eco-certifications, and regional tourism frameworks.
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Swirl before you savour: 10 years of Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin
A decade since opening its doors, this architectural landmark turns centuries of heritage, terroir, and sensory craft into an immersive cultural journey
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What do Gen Z travellers consider to be “luxury”?
Marriott International challenges assumptions about Gen Z travellers, uncovering diverse motivations and definitions of luxury travel
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How to spot greenwashing on holiday
As travellers prioritise sustainability, more businesses greenwash their practices. Learn how to filter out misinformation, and be in control of your next trip
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Today’s solar eclipse signals a golden age for luxury astrotourism
A rare total solar eclipse crosses parts of Europe on August 12, 2026. As astrotourism grows, hotels and luxury expedition ships are finding new ways to turn celestial events into high-end travel experiences
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Health, wellness and a positive environmental impact
Today’s travellers judge a hotel’s reputation as much by its ethics and operations as its aesthetic appeal. Discover the latest developments in luxury hospitality around the world
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Travel + Leisure World’s Best Summit 2026: The future of travel is connection
The most beautiful aspects of travel are storytelling, a sense of belonging and genuine interactions that change you
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When the menu becomes the storyteller
Fine dining is no longer just about the taste and presentation. It’s a deeper, more memorable experience when there’s a story behind it.
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The false promise of Bali
Is the former utopia losing its status? Luxury developers profit while contributing to the destruction of what was once dubbed the “island of the gods”
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Where the desert meets the reef: Inside the new Six Senses AMAALA
Explore the new Six Senses resort recently opened between desert cliffs, lagoon waters, and the Red Sea coast
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From jousting to royal dramas: Inside Hampton Court Palace’s living history
Visitors explore British history through immersive experiences at one of the country’s most iconic palaces
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Beyond the pledge: 5 green shifts in global tourism
Discover the latest sustainability milestones across the global travel and hospitality sector
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Beyond the 4th July fireworks: a country with a complex history
Can we talk about the US’ 250th anniversary of independence without reference to the country’s original inhabitants?
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Celebrating 250 years of Lexington heritage at The Inn at Hastings Park
Leaning into its historic location, Boston’s only Relais & Châteaux property celebrates the US’ Semiquincentennial. It marks 250 years since the 1776 Declaration of Independence
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Global hospitality is rewriting its footprint
Discover the latest sustainable milestones across Marriott International, Four Seasons and Resorts and Jet2Holidays
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One with nature at North America’s first landscape hotel
At Ambiente Sedona, guests experience full immersion into nature, but with all the comforts and luxuries of 5-star hospitality
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Luxury, heritage, and a tropical paradise deep in the Arabian Desert
Forget everything you think you know about the Arabian Desert. Monsoon rains create an enchanting microclimate in the Dhofar region each year
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Policy-driven travel and goodbye to greenwashing
Despite one concerning story currently dominating the news, there’s plenty of positive updates in the travel and hospitality industry
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Inside Accor’s global shift toward resource resilience
Half of Accor’s hotels are in high-risk, water stressed areas around the world. Discover its action plan to reduce consumption.
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Data, distribution and dreammaking: Inside Mews Unfold 2026
Discover the key takeaways from Mews Unfold 2026, a place where hospitality and innovation meet
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Less waste, more taste: Six Senses has the recipe for positive change
Food waste is one of the biggest culprits of greenhouse gases. With the aim of halving food waste by 2030, Six Senses joins an initiative by UNEP and UN Tourism
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The great simplification: A luxury hotelier builds a farm
After founding Aman Resorts, among other luxury international hotel groups, renowned Indonesian hotelier Adrian Zecha embarks on a new project
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Room to breathe: Inside the rise of Certified Autism Destinations
Sensory safety is the gold standard of inclusion. We speak to Myron Pincomb, CEO and board chairman of IBCCES on accessibility, neurodiversity and inclusion
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The path less trodden: From extractive to regenerative travel
What does circular economy tourism look like in the South Caucasus?
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Curated conscience: Luxury hospitality becomes a fashion editor
Six Senses Ibiza collaborates with British luxury loungewear, Homebody
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Is capitalism the antithesis of utopia?
Utopias exist, we’re just systematically ignoring them. This Earth Day, we explore how to bridge the gap between two worlds for a better future.
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7 personas of Parisian eco-luxury
Can the City of Light outgrow its own decadence? Discover how Paris is shifting from extractive to regenerative tourism.
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Old souls, new standards: Reimagining the future on World Heritage Day
The greenest building is the one already standing. This World Heritage Day, we’re celebrating the buildings that refused to be erased
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11 years after the Paris Agreement: ChangeNOW 2026 demands proof over promise
Returning to the city of the Paris Agreement, ChangeNOW 2026 marks a shift in the climate narrative. Here are the key takeaways from an impactful week.
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What makes a travel experience “unforgettable”?
‘Unforgettable’ is one of the most used buzzwords today. Marketing promises a peak, but reality often provides a plateau.
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The 365-degree peak: How the Alps are reclaiming the shoulder season
Beyond the melting snow line, Europe’s Alpine ski resorts are trading seasonal snow-dependency for a 365-day economy that leans into the elemental healing power of the altitude
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Peak wellness: The Alpine altitude advantage
What do the premier wellness sanctuaries of the Alps offer? Discover medi-spas, biohacking, vertical wellness in Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy
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Heading out to the synthetic horizon
The recent acceleration of synthetic imagery challenges everything we know about authenticity, desire, and the experience of travel
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3 lessons for the next generation of women in hospitality
On International Women’s Day 2026, discover advice from leaders at Kempinski Hotel Muscat who have worked their way up
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Four voices, one vision: The women shaping Kempinski Hotel Muscat
At Kempinski Hotel Muscat, leadership has no borders. Hailing from Indonesia, South Africa, Lebanon, and Oman, these women have climbed the ranks with a shared passion for hospitality
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The world’s top Young Concierge in 2026 unlocks the modern guest experience
Rosewood Vienna’s Gregor Maximilian Köck is the face of a generation that is making hospitality aspirational once again
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What are the world’s luxury leaders saying at The FTG Summit 2026?
The Forbes Travel Guide Summit brings together the world’s luxury leaders in forward-thinking discussions that shape the future of the industry.
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The dark side of modern tourism
Destinations are finally choosing residents over tourists. Is 2026 the year of anti-tourism?
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Check in to history: 3 historic landmarks reborn as luxury hotels in spring 2026
Luxury doesn’t need to come in a shiny new package. Hotels with a story behind the stay become that much more memorable
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The new global map of luxury: Decoding the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards
Marking the 68th annual edition, the awards recognise the finest establishments in luxury travel worldwide
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The outward journey to inner stillness
The brain chooses presence in unfamiliar places. Discover why travel is a cognitive reset and an effective form of mindfulness
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At Hakkasan Dubai, water chestnuts are more than just a garnish
Hakkasan Dubai at Atlantis, The Palm celebrates Chinese New Year with a menu inspired by tradition and prosperity
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Six Senses reimagines one of London’s oldest luxury department stores
Six Senses will debut in the UK in 2026, transforming a historic London building
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Preserving the past, perfecting the stay
Where luxury meets heritage: The Ned is in the business of adaptive reuse. Explore the storied past of its hotels around the world.
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Turn-down service becomes a wellness ritual
We’re more stressed than ever, and it’s impacting our sleep. Hotels like Hotel Belmar offer guests calming rituals to fix this.
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Step into the on-screen world
Film tourism is growing fast. Businesses are capitalising on it, but where does this leave local communities?
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Project 195 speaks a universal dialect
Project 195 is set to become the first platform to represent artists from every corner of the globe
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Preserving paradise at Siyam World Maldives
Siyam World Maldives has launched the nation’s first dedicated Upcycling Centre, in collaboration with NGO CLEAN Maldives
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Sustainable travel guidelines in the Middle East in 2026
New guidelines and regulations are being implemented in the MENA region to increase sustainable tourism.
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Lan Na heritage breathes new life at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
A new cultural ambassador takes guests on a journey into northern Thailand’s past at InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping
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Travel trends to watch out for in 2026
What are leading travel providers predicting for the year ahead?
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What does the future of travel look like?
Travel industry experts from Expedia, Yanolja and Lighthouse share their predictions on the future of travel
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Mandarin Oriental debuts in Vienna
The hotel opens following a restoration of an early 20th-century Austrain courthouse
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Celebrating 40 years of nature-integrated hospitality
Hotel Belmar is an example of eco-conscious hospitality
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Live like a Maharaja at Ananda in the Himalayas
A +100 year old palace in the Himalayas provides a holistic wellness retreat
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Your stage awaits: Stay in a 1936 Japanese theatre
A 1936 theatre has been restored and transformed into The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
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Beyond Green expands its portfolio with 10 properties
The sustainable members of the group work to make a collective positive change
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Al Zorah, Beach Resort opens in a protected nature reserve in Ajman
Launching on 25 August, the design-led sanctuary offers panoramic beach and mangrove views, a signature spa and curated dining experiences
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Reside where Amsterdam’s theatrical past comes alive
Once the city’s first theatre, discover the dramatic history of The Dylan Amsterdam
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Nathalie Kelley on Indigenous solutions to today’s climate crisis
The actor speaks about colonisation, monotheism and challenging the corporate system
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Developing a luxury destination: Al Marjan Island
Just north of Dubai, a new tourist hub is growing in Ras Al Khaimah
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A new Banyan Tree Escape opens in Tanzania
The intimate eco-luxury safari retreat is opening in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park
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IHG’s voco brand reaches 100 hotels
The voco brand is IHG’s fastest growing within its Premium collection
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Aarunya Nature Resort unveils ‘Sol Sanctuary’
The new villa is a celestial wellness retreat, meditative, star-aligned space designed for spiritual restoration and deep immersion in nature
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Innovations to improve the quality of life
Bangkok-based RISC develops sustainable solutions for architecture and construction
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Brewing change in the Maldives
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives is implemented eco-conscious strategies to improve its sustainability