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Moments

The world’s most beautiful spas, ranked by eye-tracking research

A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.

8 May 2026

Destinations

How padel holidays have become a smash hit for travel

Hotels and resorts are turning padel into a travel draw, blending sport, luxury stays and social play across Europe and beyond.

18 April 2026

Residences

Travelling to train: fitness breaks at Europe's top sports resorts

Active holidays are on the rise, with travellers choosing destinations built for training, recovery and movement. Here are some of the most popular sports resorts shaping the trend across Europe.

11 April 2026

Residences

Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels

Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.

17 February 2026

Travel News

Jamaica tourism rebuilds as December high season approaches

Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December.

6 November 2025

Destinations

These 3 countries hide Europe’s best-value ski slopes

A study from earlier this year found that overall, the cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015.

5 November 2025

Destinations

Are soaring ski pass prices making Europe’s slopes unaffordable?

The cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015, with Swiss, Austrian, and Italian resorts most responsible.

31 October 2025

Travel News

Why Bosnian mountain resorts want to become year-round tourist spots

Tourism operators in the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo have started expanding their summer offerings in recent years, after several summers with little snow.

12 August 2025

Travel News

Popular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists

The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment.

22 July 2025

Business

Why are more private equity companies entering the travel sector?

Private equity companies are increasingly showing an interest in hotels, resorts and restaurants, in an attempt to convert them into higher-performing assets for a successful exit.

3 May 2025

Turkey

Death toll in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort fire rises to 76

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Local media suggested that the wooden cladding on the hotel's exterior may have accelerated the spread of the fire.

21 January 2025

Travel News

Highs and lows: Behind-the-scenes of working Europe’s ski season

A former season worker reveals what really goes on behind the scenes at your ski hotel - and it's often bonkers.

5 January 2025

Moments

5 top alpine destinations to enjoy the après without the ski

Not a fan of sliding down snowy slopes? That doesn’t mean you have to miss all the wintry fun.

8 December 2024

Destinations

High peaks, low prices: Georgia might be Europe’s best-kept ski secret

With modern resorts, mounds of snow and legendary hospitality, Georgia is a hidden gem for thrill-seeking skiers.

27 November 2024

Destinations

50 new hotels planned for Red Sea coastline in ambitious Saudi project

Saudi is building new resorts and hotels designed to be regenerative.

8 November 2024

Travel News

European ski resort named best in world with prices from €30

Five ski resorts in Switzerland feature in the top 20 rankings, whilst Austria has 12.

23 October 2024