Instead of a flat tax for all tourists, the city council is proposing a tiered model: tourists in luxury hotels will pay more, while those staying in hostels and rental apartments will receive a discount. Who will pay double and who is completely exempt from the payment?
The tourism platform Tripadvisor has published its list of top destinations for 2026. Rankings highlight Bali, London, Dubai, and New York, based on traveler reviews across hotels, food, and attractions
A flashy gimmick? An impossible challenge? Or something that could really happen? Startup company GRU Space plans to build modular residences on the moon: "Our first habitat will be a hotel on the Moon for space tourists, aiming to open 2032."
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
The EU has reached a deal to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, updating its Climate Law and long-term targets; what does this mean for cruise lines, airlines, and hotels?
The global winners of the World Travel Awards for 2025 were announced in Bahrain. Learn which are the best global destinations, airlines, hotels, resorts, and new entrants in the industry
Marriott and Hawkins Way Capital unveil Series by Marriott in the U.S., a new urban hotel brand featuring hotels with modern amenities, private bathrooms, and local-focused guest spaces
Historic 1911 Building of the W New York - Union Square by Marriott undergoes an extensive renovation featuring innovative design, a chef's restaurant, and a stunning rooftop bar, marking a new direction for W Hotels' global strategy for asset renewal
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