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
Travel When hotel breakfast slows down a trip: when it pays off, and when it is better to head straight into the city Find out why hotel breakfast included in the price is not always the most practical choice. Although it can save money and make the morning easier, sometimes it takes away the most valuable hours of the trip, ties the schedule to the hotel buffet and distances the traveler from local bakeries, markets, early tours and the authentic rhythm of the city. Apr 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Why cheaper accommodation outside the center can significantly change the real cost of travel Find out why a lower overnight price does not always mean a cheaper trip. We bring an overview of the hidden costs of more distant accommodation, from public transport and taxis to lost time, late returns, lower flexibility and more complex daily logistics during the stay. Apr 26, 2026 at 7:25 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Hotels without reception desks and rooms that open with a mobile phone are changing the holiday experience, but they do not erase the need for people Find out how digital keys, self check-in, smart rooms and hotel robots are changing stays in accommodation. We bring an overview of the advantages of automation, possible technical problems and situations in which available human support still means the most to travellers. Apr 25, 2026 at 3:17 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Saudi Arabia is building the NUMAJ hotel in AlUla and expanding luxury tourism amid increasingly fierce regional competition Find out why the start of construction of the NUMAJ hotel in AlUla is not just a new investment, but also an important signal that Saudi Arabia, through Marriott’s luxury brand, UNESCO heritage and tourism development, is trying to strengthen its position in the increasingly demanding Middle Eastern travel market. Apr 21, 2026 at 9:19 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Google introduces price tracking for specific hotels: how the new option works and what it could mean for travellers Find out how Google's new option for tracking prices of specific hotels works, when it sends email notifications and what it brings to travellers who want to catch a better moment to book. We bring an overview of how it works, its limitations and its broader impact on travel planning. Apr 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Why luxury hotels in Dubai are closing this summer and what the postponement of Arabian Travel Market 2026 says about tourism Find out why the temporary closures of luxury hotels in Dubai are mostly linked to renovations, but also why the postponement of the Arabian Travel Market 2026 raises the question of whether pressure on tourism demand is increasing. We bring an overview of the key facts, broader context, and possible consequences for the city. Apr 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM · Tourism desk