Travel When an all-inclusive holiday is not completely carefree: small rules that can increase the final bill at a resort Find out why an all-inclusive package does not always mean that all holiday costs are covered in advance. We bring an overview of the most common extra charges in resorts, from restaurant reservations and towels to late check-out, transfers, excursions and premium drinks, and explain how checking the booking conditions before travel can prevent unpleasant surprises at reception. May 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Why silence while traveling is increasingly paid for as a luxury, from child-free hotels to quiet carriages and wellness Find out why peace, privacy and quality sleep are becoming important criteria when booking travel. We bring an overview of the trend in which quiet carriages, adults-only hotels, wellness areas and calmer zones are paid for extra, as well as an explanation of when such an offer has real value and when it merely sells at a higher price what should be the basic standard of a holiday. May 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Customer service in hospitality today is crucial for guest experience, reputation and business success Find out why customer service in hospitality is increasingly viewed as a key business advantage, and not just as a friendly addition to accommodation. We bring an overview of how empathy, empowered employees, digital tools and fast problem solving shape the guest experience, build trust and influence the reputation of hotels, restaurants and other service providers in tourism. May 2, 2026 at 7:31 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Why quality sleep in a hotel is increasingly worth more than the pool, room view and extra amenities today Find out why travelers are increasingly looking at a comfortable mattress, silence, air conditioning and blackout curtains when booking accommodation. We bring an overview of the sleep tourism trend, the impact of long flights and intensive travel, and the reasons why good sleep increasingly determines the real value of a hotel overnight stay, guest satisfaction and post-trip reviews. May 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Why medical tourism is changing accommodation choices: hotels next to hospitals are becoming more important than attractions Find out why more and more travelers choose accommodation next to hospitals and clinics, rather than near tourist attractions, because of examinations, operations, therapies, or recovery. We provide an overview of the key reasons, from safety and privacy to transport, escort, insurance, and the risks that medical tourism brings to patients, healthcare facilities, and the accommodation industry around the world. May 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM · Tourism desk
Travel When a hotel offers the guest a green decision and the bill stays the same: where does sustainability end and saving begin Find out why hotel messages about skipping cleaning, reusing towels and reducing plastic are increasingly raising the issue of transparency. We provide an overview of the difference between real sustainability and business savings, with the context of European anti-greenwashing rules and the expectations of guests who want clear evidence, fair choice and measurable effects, not just green slogans. Apr 29, 2026 at 11:24 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Why travelers increasingly choose accommodation with a washing machine, kitchen, good internet and a better location Find out why travelers are increasingly looking at a washing machine, kitchen, workspace and good location when booking accommodation, and less only at the balcony view. We bring an overview of how longer trips, remote work, more expensive baggage and the need for cost control are changing the choice of apartments, hotels and aparthotels, as well as the total price of a stay for different types of travel. Apr 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Edinburgh in the festival season: why accommodation, trains and restaurants disappear before tickets for visitors Find out why visiting Edinburgh during the August festivals is increasingly a test of precise planning. We bring an overview of the key dates for 2026, the pressure on accommodation, trains and restaurants, and explain when it pays to stay in the city and when to look for an overnight stay outside the centre in order to avoid higher costs, crowds and problems with late returns. Apr 27, 2026 at 10:15 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Prague is no longer a cheap weekend if the wrong district is chosen for accommodation, peaceful sleep and the pace of sightseeing Find out why the best-known location in Prague is not always the best choice for a short break. We bring an overview of how accommodation in the old core, Vinohrady, Žižkov, Karlín or Holešovice affects price, noise, public transport and the rhythm of sightseeing, with practical tips for calmer sleep, fewer crowds, lower costs and a better planned weekend in the Czech metropolis today. Apr 27, 2026 at 9:36 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Hotel deposit higher than the nightly rate: what to check before arriving at reception and paying for accommodation while traveling Learn how a hotel deposit, a temporary card hold, a resort fee and tourist taxes can change the real cost of a stay. We bring an overview of the items that should be checked before booking and arriving at reception, from payment conditions and mandatory fees to deadlines for releasing funds after check-out and ways to protect yourself from unpleasant surprises. Apr 27, 2026 at 8:06 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Tbilisi between steep streets and public transport: why the location of accommodation matters more than stars Find out why, when planning a stay in Tbilisi, it pays to look beyond price and stars. Hilly neighborhoods, traffic, the metro, taxis, cable cars and distance from the old town can significantly change the cost, rhythm and comfort of travel, especially when accommodation seems close on the map but is difficult to reach in practice. Apr 27, 2026 at 7:29 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Digital guest check-in is changing short-term rental: how to avoid locked doors and unplanned costs Find out why entering an apartment increasingly depends on online check-in, a deposit, a digital key and an exact arrival time. We bring an overview of the most common problems with self check-in, from wrong codes and late arrivals to additional charges, and explain how to check accommodation rules, host contact and entry conditions without a reception in time before the trip. Apr 27, 2026 at 7:23 AM · Tourism desk