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One of the UK's largest independent hotel groups is offering to help guests pay for their fuel costs. Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has announced that the new initiative is being offered at 29 destinations.

Driftwood Hospitality Management has announced the appointment of Gregory Maliassas as CEO. A globally recognized hospitality executive with three decades of leadership experience spanning luxury, full-service and resort properties across four continents, Maliassas arrives at the company as it looks to expand its presence across the Americas.

The company has purchased a 21,500sq m mixed-use property in inner-city Copenhagen from Hines, a global real estate investment manager. The property comprises an upper‑upscale hotel with 243 rooms and a food & beverage offering, approximately 3,100sq m of high‑street retail and around 1,000sq m of residential units, located in one of the busiest parts of the city.

Wellbeing is no longer something we switch on and off – and a new partnership between Iberostar Beachfront Resorts and Men’s Health is aiming to reflect exactly that.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is marking the moment with the debut of The Devil’s Martini, a fashion-forward new cocktail created by award-winning mixologist and Waldorf Astoria New York beverage partner Jeff Bell and inspired by 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” in theaters May 1. The cocktail will be available for a limited time beginning April 26 at Waldorf Astoria hotels across the United States.

The Tisza Party is nominating Ágnes Forsthoffer for Speaker of the National Assembly, announced Péter Magyar, chairman of the Tisza Party and prime minister-elect on Monday on his Facebook page. The choice for this high-ranking position suggests that the Tisza Party lacks seasoned politicians for key roles.

Greece’s top administrative court on Tuesday temporarily blocked construction of more than 100 small swimming pools at a hotel on the arid Aegean Sea island of Milos following an appeal by environmental organizations and local residents.

Israeli ambassador welcomes swift action by local authorities to remove ‘antisemitic and offensive’ notice posted at Villa Hotel, in city of Osh

Mental wellbeing is becoming a core expectation for hotel guests, according to research from Amadeus, signaling a shift in traveler motivations toward a greater emphasis on supporting mental health, not just for leisure. The study, based on a survey of 6,000 travelers, found that 41 percent of respondents want to return from trips calmer and less stressed.

The Airport Authority has begun international consultations for what is now branded the Skytopia marina project, a core element of its wider “Airport City” blueprint beside Hong Kong International Airport.

Food brings people together. Every delicious dish tells its own story as it bridges cultures and speaks to time-honored traditions. For lovers of travel, biting into the authentic dishes of a region is often a top priority. Sharing in this passion for cultural culinary creations is Chris Nassetta, president & CEO, Hilton.

The hotel, proposed for 948 Howe St., a narrow lot across from the provincial courthouse, would be 22 stories, with more than 400 sleeping units. Instead of the more traditional hotel room, the Nano Hotel would have two options: mini-rooms and pods.

The San Francisco-based firm told The Financial Times that it has now launched a pilot scheme in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Madrid, allowing users to book rooms in boutique hotels, instead of its usual fare of private residences.

The new tool, which the tech company rolled out on Friday, allows travelers to track prices at individual hotels right on their desktop or phone. The feature works much like flight alerts, enabling travelers to sign up for email alerts if the price significantly changes.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury hospitality brand, today unveils “Wellness Without Walls,” a landmark global campaign that redefines well-being beyond the confines of a traditional gym or spa, featuring world-renowned footballer Kylian Mbappé as Fairmont’s first ever Wellness Ambassador.

Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a ​staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since ‌opening in 1999 and at a time when tourism in the region has slowed due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

The Manchester group has acquired four assets in Kensington and Chelsea, including Ashburn Hotel, Ashburn Court, Chesham Court and Claverley Court. They include serviced apartments and boutique hotel rooms.

EasyJet holidays has added more than 140 new hotels and resorts to its portfolio for 2026, including over 50 hotels across Europe and North Africa and 90 European city break options.

UAE-based investment platform and IHC Group affiliate DIAFA has secured a controlling interest in the hospitality interests of British businessman Richard Caring.

The Lakeville hotel that hit the headlines in January when it was accused of denying service to ICE agents in the Twin Cities to conduct Operation Metro Surge has been sold. A certificate of real estate value shows that the Lakeville Inn, at 20851 Keokuk Avenue, sold for $8.5 million on March 26.

The former Mandarin Oriental at one of Miami's most exclusive locations was demolished Sunday to make way for something bigger. Demolition experts completed the controlled implosion of the 23-story building in Miami on Brickell Key, a man-made island at the mouth of the Miami River, across from downtown.

Minor Hotels partners with Google Cloud, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte to build an AI-powered platform connecting 640+ properties by 2026.

Louis Vuitton is bringing its legacy to London this spring, announcing Louis Vuitton Hotel London, an immersive hotel-style pop-up coming to Mayfair from 24th April to 21st June 2026.

More than 150 people have been evacuated from the Rey Don Jaime hotel on the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca after part of a dining room gave way, causing several injuries