Hotels

Marriott gets EU clearance for Starwood deal

European authorities say that hotel market will “remain competitive”

Hoxton takes to the water for newest project

The expanding group has a pop-up boat hotel in London this summer

Meeting royalty on APT's exquisite German river cruise

How a chance encounter led to dinner with a princess

Elite Island Resorts Group adds property to portfolio

Pineapple Beach Club Antigua was previously part of Sandals

The charming allure of Australia's latest hotels

Breaking the mould of the cookie-cutter formula

Iberostar is going green with its latest five star resort

Delivering a unique client experience with forward-thinking design, eco-friendly management and innovative beauty treatments

Fiji for beginners: Where to stay and what to expect from this tropical archipelago

Come for the landscapes, stay for the locals: Chloe Cann discovers an infinitely friendly tropical paradise that has come back from the brink of disaster

Look good on Instagram to appeal to celebs, hoteliers told

Panel of famous faces at Ultratravel Forum say they rely on Instagram for travel tips more than hotels’ websites

Brave new world for hotel design

Hotels looking to virtual and augmented reality to create contemporary hotel offerings

Finding family-friendly fun at Costa Navarino

From kids clubs to local culture, Costa Navarino offers plenty to keep families entertained

A wild weekend in Guernsey

Forage and feast your way around Guernsey’s coastline – Chloe Cann serves up a taste of a long weekend on the rugged Channel Island

Adventuring in stunning Quebec

Quebec City might not traditionally top client bucket lists, but we discover a Canadian gem with more than enough credentials to earn its place

Four Seasons set for New York opening

Company starts confirming reservations for second Big Apple property

St Lucia's Rendezvous introduces Summer Tryst concept

What was the inspiration for Summer Tryst?

Rocco Forte: ‘It’s all about making guests feel special’

Sir Rocco Forte told delegates at Arabian Travel Market that old-school hospitality still remains central to luxury market success

Melia plans hotels for Maldives and Serengeti

The Spanish group has inked a deal to open its first hotels in the destinations

China’s HNA buys Carlson Hotels

Deal also includes 51.3% majority stake in Rezidor Hotel Group

Zorbing, salsa and 'walking rugby': Bourne Leisure details the new ways to sell to the mature market

Cash-rich and time-rich, baby boomers could be your most lucrative market

US investor snaps up Shearings Leisure

A US property investor has taken over Shearings Leisure Group, pledging to pump new investment into the coach holiday and hotel operator

Ritz-Carlton's latest European venture revealed

The luxury group has opened its new hotel in Budapest

Malaysian debut for St Regis

Starwood’s luxury brand has opened the first all-suite resort in Langkawi archipelago

A real go-zetter - the little hotel group making a big impact

With an eye for spotting the best hot spots in the capital, the team behind the Zetter Group seems to have the Midas touch

Hotels4U jobs under threat

Up to 18 jobs are under threat at Thomas Cook-owned Hotels4U as the travel giant plans a restructure of its bed bank division

AccorHotels swoops for luxury home rental firm

UK-based onefinestay bought for £117 million