Accommodation

A Caribbean first-timer's review of Grenada's most iconic hotel

A stay at The Calabash Hotel, a true local icon in Grenada, is the perfect introduction for a first-time Caribbean visitor

Taking a ride on La Dolce Vita Orient Express – Italy’s newest luxury train

Dozens of candles flicker along the dark corridor of the 16th-century palazzo as guests alight from gleamingly varnished launches and enter Venice’s largest private garden, with champagne in hand.

Top London hotels collaborate on new luxury hospitality course

Regent’s University London’s course will include “hands-on” experience at luxury properties

Agent reveals fam-inspired 'add-on' that made £100,000 safari booking

Mark Davidson of Oasis Portfolio reveals how he sold the Kenya trip to a longtime customer who had previously taken more straightforward holidays.

Watch: Wheelchair-friendly AND luxury? Inside the top Irish hotel making five-star accessible

With its exceptional staff and spacious layout, Anantara The Marker Dublin proves hotels don’t need to compromise on luxury to accommodate guests like my brother.

The Chancery Rosewood accepting reservations ahead of autumn debut

The ultra-luxury brand will open its second London property in Mayfair later this year.

The £20 device that could save your clients' lives

A charity has gained FCDO recognition of a £20 device that warns if lethal gas emissions are found in holiday accommodation

The Lux Collective to put ‘unexplored’ Chinese destination on agents’ radar

A Mauritius-based hotel company says it is determined to support the UK trade to sell its new hotels in a remote region of Asia

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to make Italy debut with renovated 1920s property

The Accor brand has announced its Italy expansion after the recent confirmation of Raffles Tokyo and Raffles Raffles Goa Shiroda.

Eight of the best must-book new hotels in Asia-Pacific

Raffles Sentosa Singapore

Few hotels are more synonymous with their destinations than the original Raffles in Singapore and now the Accor-owned luxury brand has added a second property in the island state. Raffles Sentosa Singapore will entice clients with 62 villas overlooking Tanjong Beach on Sentosa’s southern tip where guests can also enjoy five restaurants and an expansive spa. Open now

Grecotel prepares for ‘milestone year’ with raft of agent events

Greece’s largest hotel group has a range of events and trade initiatives planned as it celebrates 50th anniversary

Chewton Glen group to open first hotel on Costa del Sol

Iconic Luxury Hotels is set to expand its global portfolio with the launch of Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club.

Hot new Middle East & Africa hotels agents need to know about

The diverse region has plenty of new properties on offer this year from Dubai’s latest palatial resorts to getting up close to Africa’s wildlife at safari camps

From hi-tech to tradition: this Swiss ski resort has it all

Flims offers up quite a few surprises for this accomplished skier, from unusual ‘taxis’ in the sky, to fondue sessions in gondolas on the ground – and of course vast and excellent snowy terrain.

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Orient Express La Minerva

Italy has an enduring attraction among luxury clients but there’s even more of a renaissance this year with excitement mounting as Orient Express prepares to open its first hotel. Orient Express La Minerva in Rome will also connect with the brand’s new La Dolce Vita Orient Express trains.

Agent ‘blown away’ by client’s souvenir after whirlwind India itinerary

Luxury travel advisor Victoria Bebb says she is keen to continue working with British artist Jemma Powell following the success of the trip.

Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season

The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers

Tui reveals location of 500th own-brand hotel and plans expansion to 600

Tui has confirmed a location in Morocco for its 500th own-brand hotel development, which is set to open in 2027

Palladium Hotel Group to bring adults-only TRS brand to Jamaica

Palladium will invest $20 million in renovating its Montego Bay resort to bring its adults-only brand, TRS Hotels, to Jamaica

Ibiza signs 'historic' deal with Airbnb to crack down on illegal properties

The new agreement means illegal properties – including caravans, yurts, tents and boats – will be taken down from Airbnb ’without discussion or appeal’ in order to prevent costly legal delays

Win a holiday to Rhodes at the TTG Sustainability Festival

TTG Sustainability Festival is free to attend and helps travel agents boost their knowledge and confidence for selling more responsible travel

Iberostar's new hotels and agent support In The Spotlight

Learn about Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ new properties, exciting events and support for agents

The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021.

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts targets agents with smart new tech

Independent hotels brand unveils “innovative” portal to help the trade book its properties