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?
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?
From recreational facilities for fans of extreme sports to real estate and mixed-use properties: here are the five that are reshaping hotels, destinations, and lifestyle brands
Festive markets, elegance, and joy for the heart: the Czech Republic offers world-class hospitality awaiting travelers during the magical holiday season. All the destinations, attractions, and hotels worth checking out
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
Israel Canada has purchased Brown Acropol, one of the flagship hotels of the Brown Hotels chain in the Greek capital. The first payment has already been completed, with the seller given a repurchase option until February 2026 in the event of a breach
Four major hotels in Germany will be transferred to the Leonardo Group, which is expanding its presence in the country with 73 hotels. The hotels will be upgraded from the ground up and relaunched as Leonardo Hotels with a modern design and premium services
A new partnership allows airBaltic's passengers to enjoy a luxurious spa holiday in the resort town of Jurmala, a short drive from Riga, Latvia. Packages include Comfort and Premium rooms, rich spa facilities, and breakfast
Hyatt Hotels dramatically expands its operations in Portugal and Southern Europe by choosing attractive destinations to offer luxurious and personalized experiences to guests worldwide
Hilton, Marriott, and Accor dream of Saar Tsafrir designing their next hotel, but he chooses bold projects that showcase Israeli style worldwide. Now, the design star takes on his biggest project yet: fatherhood
Will the next booking be through social networks? Will our phone become an additional guest in the room? Will trash sorting start in the rooms? And will you move to live in a hotel this year? Here are the 5 hottest trends in the hotel industry for 2025
Lior Raviv, CEO of Isrotel, in an interview with PassportNews: "Anyone can invest in hotels if they have the money. The difference is the team, employees, managers, and organizational culture that has existed with us for 40 years." On expansion abroad: "By the end of 2025, I hope we can reach 10 additional hotels abroad." And what did Raviv say about the secret of Isrotel's success?
The luxury hotel chain recorded impressive growth from 761 hotels at the end of last year and marks its 1,000th hotel in Asia-Pacific, with 915 more hotels in development on the continent. It plans to double its number of hotels in the region in the coming years
Isracard credit card holders can enjoy a luxurious winter deal with 20% off a selection of network hotels. All details inside
