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Help! We Got Bedbug Bites in France, and the Luxury Hotel Won't Admit It.
During a trip to Europe last summer, my husband and I woke up in the Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, a hotel about an hour's drive southwest of Paris, covered in what we are sure were bedbug bites. Our daughter, who was in a separate room, was fine.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing people in hotel strike
Russia has accused Ukraine of killing 24 people in an alleged drone strike on a cafe and hotel in the Russian-occupied Kherson region. In a statement Vladimir Saldo, the Kremlin-installed governor of Kherson, has made currently unverified…
Notable new state laws taking effect in 2026 cover hotels, AI and climate
Across the country, new laws dealing with artificial intelligence, health care, climate and a variety of other areas are set to take effect as 2026 begins. Here's a look at six notable examples of those laws. Hawaii: A 'Green Fee' tax on hotel…
11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto
The definition of “ luxury travel ” is changing. As hotels by big-name interior designers with outposts of renowned restaurants get copy-pasted all around the world, they're coming off as overly predictable and even cookie-cutter.
The Most Anticipated International Hotel Openings of 2026
The Aegean nabs its design moment in 2026, when Luura Cliff brings Morgans Originals to Greece via Paros's northeastern coast, where the meltemi wind keeps crowds thin. Elastic Architects scatter whitewashed volumes against the cliff, while Lambs…
Best hotels in Marrakech: Where to stay near the Medina and Palmeraie
As one of Morocco 's most vibrant cities, Marrakech 's hotel scene is constantly changing – helped by more than 1,000 riad hotels squeezed in among the narrow alleyways and souks of the Medina neighbourhood. These mini-paradises – all…
Hotel market set to soar in 2026 as foreign cash pours in
Australia's rich events calendar, contracting supply and international capital flowing into the hotel market will supercharge the sector in 2026, say property experts. Hotel transaction activity bounced back in 2025 after a subdued 2024, with total…
Four cheap short-haul trips for 2026 with flights under £15 and hotels from £30
LOOKING for somewhere cheap to visit in 2026, that won't have you stuck on a plane for hours? We've put together a list of some of the most affordable short-haul destinations to visit, with insider tips on where to eat and stay for cheap. Your info…
2025 Talking Points: Hotel projects signal heady days for tourism
The Fairmont Southampton hotel (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) Work to reopen one shuttered hotel property continued to make progress, while plans were unveiled to breathe new life into a second historic resort. Gencom, the owner of the…
Hotel giant settles major Texas lawsuit alleging deceptive advertising
One of the nation's largest hotel corporations will pay more than $1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company's hidden fees violated Texas consumer protection laws. The state sued Hyatt Corporation in 2023, alleging that the company…
Shankly Hotel name row as legendary Reds boss's grandson issues statement
Bill Shankly's grandson has released an explosive statement after revealing he is no longer involved with the Liverpool hotel that bears his legendary grandad's name - and is now locked in a legal battle over the site's future. Christopher Carline…
Kentucky health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Grant County hotel, Ark Encounter
Kentucky health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Grant County hotel, Ark Encounter BREAKING NOW AT NOON, POLICE RUSHED TO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN MOUNT AIRY FOR A REPORTED SHOOTING. WHAT WE'VE LEARNED FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS AT THE…
Nicosia hotels ready for EU Presidency after major renovations
Nicosia's hotels are fully prepared to host the influx of delegates expected to arrive in Cyprus for the country's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with many properties having already undergone substantial renovations, according to…
2025 In Review: My Top 10 Hotel Stays
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IBC Bank plans JW Marriott hotel conversion for downtown office building
SAN ANTONIO – The flag for a future downtown hotel has been picked. Laredo-based IBC Bank plans to convert its downtown office tower at 175 E. Houston St. into a JW Marriott and add an entirely new structure to the complex, according to…
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