Accommodation

First glimpse of Belmond’s Portofino restoration

A new terrace restaurant and an upgrade to the famous pool will open this summer as the first wave of Belmond’s Portofino hotel restoration.

Bulgari to open in June close to flagship store

A rooftop terrace inspired by the gardens of ancient Roman villas and a spa paying homage to ancient Roman baths are highlights of the latest Bulgari hotel.

Debut hotel for shoe designer Louboutin

Shoe designer Louboutin’s signature red gives its name to his first hotel, a boutique home-away-from-home in Portugal.

Travelgenix to launch Bulgaria's Albena resort to UK trade

The destinaitons provides more than 40 different sports activities

Back on track: new ways to experience Tokyo as Japan gets back to business

After a prolonged closure, Tokyo has much to shout about, from new hotels to the coolest toilets in the world

COMO prepares to launch latest countryside hotel set within a village square in Burgundy

A famous vineyard is steps from COMO’s latest hotel, set in heritage buildings around a village square in Burgundy, France

Green walls and Michelin-starred chef set to feature at 1Hotel Mayfair

Moss walls and reclaimed timber are among sustainable features at 1Hotel Mayfair overlooking Green Park

Design-led ME Lisbon to open next year with glass facade and rooftop bar

Portugal’s capital will be the next city to gain a Radio Rooftop Bar, as the latest ME by Melia hotel gears up to open in Lisbon

Rocco Forte to debut in remodelled resort on Sardinia's coast

A panoramic rooftop bar will be among features of the Rocco Forte at Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Q&A: Ground-breaking Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan at 25 - designer John Heah discusses its creation

When it opened in a backpacker’s haunt, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan turned the idea of luxury hotels on its head

Skyscraper-top Bulgari Hotel Tokyo becomes the group’s eighth property

Views from 40 floors up and Italian-meets-Japanese decor grace the new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, the collection’s eighth hotel worldwide.

Palladium appoints Simon McDermott as business development executive

He has previous on the road experience with Hurtigruten, Ama Waterways, Heritage and Veranda Resorts, A Rosa River Cruises and most recently JTA Travel

Club Med reaps fruits of post-pandemic bounceback

Club Med issues upbeat 2022 financial results following global pick-up in business

Mandarin Oriental makes Greece debut at Costa Navarino

Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino becomes the fourth five-star hotel located at the destination

Spain's first JW Marriott opens in an old perfumery

Most suites have terraces at JW Marriott’s first Spanish hotel, located in a former perfumery

New kids' eco-activities at Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Water experiments and lab research into microplastics are among new environmental activities for youngsters at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Complimentary car-hire goes electric at Ikos Resorts

Guests can take an electric Tesla car on a local Mediterranean self-drive for free at all-inclusive Ikos Resorts

Top talking points to help you sell Barut Hotels

Discover the latest updates from leading Mediterranean hotel group Barut Hotels, as it showcases an innovative villa concept, while continuing to invest in sustainability.

Sandals launches new Amazon voucher trade incentive

UK agents will be eligible if they make a new booking to the Sandals Dunn’s River resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

The new ‘frictionless’ French ski resort families will love

Madeleine Barber was one of the first to stay at Club Med Tignes when it opened its doors last December and, as a first-time skier, she was completely sold on the experience

Tui to increase support for customers with accessibility needs

The company has partnered with AccessAble a provider of accessibility information

Tui to expand Turkey and Croatia programmes through Rixos deal

The agreement with Rixos Hotel Group includes exclusivity in 10 resorts across the two countries over the next three years

Mexico mansion becomes Set Collection’s first Americas member

The Set Collection’s newest member is owned by a Hollywood producer and features a Picasso and 20-seat private cinema among its luxuries.

Blue Lagoon moves into the mountains with new geothermal-powered hotel

Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon brand is to open a resort in the country’s central highlands