Few vacations are more relaxing than spa vacations that combine luxury hotels with state-of-the-art facilities for a truly pampering experience in a royal atmosphere. Here is a tour of the most prestigious spa complexes in Hungary, Bulgaria and Italy, part of the European Spa Organization, ESPA
It's official: Visitors to Barcelona and wider Catalonia will face higher tourist taxes, with five-star hotel rates reaching €12 per night. The Parliament's measure will also affect hostel guests and cruise passengers
The airline, hotel and tourism organizations in the United States have issued a special request to the US Congress to prevent harm to passengers during spring break and major summer events; they warn of long wait times and billions in damage to the economy
According to social media reports, British Airways crew members unknowingly consumed gummies containing THC. Company comment: "A number of crew members felt unwell after arriving at the hotel, received medical assistance, and recovered"
The hotel, which will co-host the Super Bowl, the American Football League final, will hold dog adoption days at hotels in the cities of the competing teams; puppies playing will be broadcast live
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?
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."
The landscaping is beautifully green and well-kept, the lobby and rooms are nicely decorated, the swimming pool is heated, and the food tastes great. We visited the Ayala Hotel in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, part of the Isrotel Collection. What does the hotel have to offer? And how much will you pay for the pleasure?
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?
Ciel Dubai Marina, a Vignette Collection by IHG, has officially opened in Dubai, becoming the world's tallest hotel; the 377-meter hotel features an 82-story tower that sets a new standard in global luxury tourism
