A four-star resort in Austria has rolled out a weather-proofed marketing stunt: a partial refund if fog blocks the mountain view.Mondi am Grundlsee, located in the Styrian region, is promoting what it calls the “Mondi Fog-Free Promise,” a visibility guarantee aimed at attracting guests during...
New York City will ban hidden hotel fees and require full disclosure of credit card holds, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.Starting February 21, hotels will be prohibited from advertising room rates that exclude mandatory charges. The move aligns with a Federal Trade Commission rule requiring hotels,...
San Francisco start-up GRU Space has released renders for a hotel on the Moon.According to the company, the first hotel is planned to be landed and deployed on the Moon in 2032. Built on Earth and delivered by a heavy lander, the inflatable structure would...
What are your thoughts on sleep tourism?Sleep tourism reflects how travelers are redefining luxury today. Rest, recovery, and balance are no longer secondary to the travel experience. They are often the reason for the journey itself. For hotels, this means creating environments that genuinely support...
Taormina’s hospitality history is set to come full circle. In May 2026, Villa Timeo will reopen within Belmond’s Grand Hotel Timeo, reclaiming its place as the property that marked the beginning of hotel life in Taormina.Originally welcoming guests in 1873, Villa Timeo occupies a unique...
