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
Travel TUI enters Bhutan: the first TUI BLUE hotel in Paro reveals why this Himalayan country chooses sustainable luxury Find out why TUI’s entry into Bhutan is more than an ordinary hotel expansion. We bring an overview of the opening of the TUI BLUE hotel in Paro, Bhutan’s strict tourism policy, the high-value tourism model, and the reasons why this Himalayan state still chooses sustainability over mass tourism. Apr 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM · Tourism desk
Travel How Bali, Ubud, and European spas turned yoga tourism into one of the fastest-growing holiday trends Find out why yoga tourism, from Bali and Ubud to German spa towns, is becoming one of the most sought-after forms of holiday. We bring an overview of the growth of wellness travel, the reasons for growing demand, and the changing habits of travelers who are increasingly focusing on peace, health, and balance. Apr 14, 2026 at 7:23 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Wellness tourism is growing strongly because travelers are increasingly seeking a holiday that restores the body, reduces stress, and brings back balance Find out why wellness tourism is recording strong growth and what is behind the growing demand for trips that bring rest, better sleep, less stress, and a feeling of real recovery. We bring an overview of the key trends, changes in traveler habits, and the reasons why wellness is becoming one of the most important directions in tourism development. Apr 11, 2026 at 5:59 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay Reopened: Jamaica Restores 664 Rooms and 800 Jobs in Tourism Find out what the reopening of Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay in Runaway Bay after Hurricane Melissa means for Jamaica. We bring an overview of the return of 664 rooms and 800 jobs, the broader recovery of the tourism sector, and the messages that authorities and hoteliers are sending to guests, investors, and the local community. Apr 4, 2026 at 7:26 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Malaysia introduces the first guidelines for Muslim-friendly spa centres and is changing the concept of luxury in wellness Find out how Malaysia, with new guidelines for Muslim-friendly spa centres, is opening the question of the future of luxury in wellness. We bring an overview of the reasons why privacy, halal products and culturally sensitive services are becoming an increasingly important part of the global tourism offer. Mar 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Z Hotels San Francisco supports the revival of Union Square and downtown with the floral initiative “In Full Bloom” Find out how Z Hotels San Francisco, through the “In Full Bloom” project, connects hotels, gastronomy, and floral installations with the Union Square in Bloom program, and why this spring concept fits into the broader effort to revive tourism and life in the heart of San Francisco. Mar 27, 2026 at 5:58 AM · Tourism desk