Île de Bendor has reopened off Bandol after a five-year transformation, adding a 93-key luxury hotel, wellness facilities, restaurants and cultural experiences to the French Riviera. The island’s return comes as international demand for high-end accommodation continues to strengthen across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

Octant Praia Verde, a renowned luxury escape in Portugal’s eastern Algarve, has completed its biggest renovation project since opening, introducing a wide range of new accommodation, wellness facilities, dining concepts and guest experiences.

For Velaudham Jeevanandhan, known as Jeeva, tea is far more than part of his work at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort. It is woven into his family history.

Kenya’s tourism economy is gaining momentum as domestic hotel bed-nights reach 5.7 million and international arrivals climb to 2.79 million. Newly published government data reveals how resident travel, improved access and stronger global demand are creating fresh opportunities for hotels, tour operators and communities nationwide.

Hotels.com is bringing work and leisure travel closer through Business Profiles, Quick Rebook and eligible hotel rewards. The new tools could help UK travellers find suitable accommodation faster, repeat successful stays and build value towards future holidays—provided each booking meets programme rules and employer policies.

New EU greenwashing rules will place hotel eco labels under greater scrutiny from 27 September 2026. Unsupported green claims and unreliable sustainability badges could breach consumer protections, giving travellers stronger grounds to demand credible evidence before booking environmentally marketed accommodation across Europe.

Iceland recorded nearly 1.75 million registered overnight stays in July 2026, marking 4.4% annual growth. While traditional hotel demand remained flat, Chinese and British hotel stays increased as cottages, campsites and other alternative properties emerged as the driving force behind the country’s changing tourism market.

Affordable Michelin food is reshaping European hotel stays across the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. Discover how Bib Gourmand restaurants are combining recognised regional cooking with rooftop views, Alpine scenery, sustainable retreats and memorable countryside escapes—without the formality normally associated with Michelin-starred dining.

Dubai’s vibrant culinary landscape is welcoming a new weekend experience as ZEA introduces MESTIZOS, an innovative Sunday brunch concept created for guests seeking a perfect blend of exceptional cuisine

Greece’s short-stay accommodation sector accelerated in June 2026 as arrivals increased by 4.2%, seven times the growth achieved by hotels and campsites. Official figures reveal how international visitors are reshaping accommodation demand while Greece’s wider tourism market reaches a new June high.

Israel’s hotel industry enters a crucial summer evaluation as official January–July 2026 overnight stay data reveal whether domestic demand strengthened the market and whether international visitors returned. The figures will provide the clearest insight into hotel occupancy, regional performance and the direction of Israel’s tourism recovery.

Mazze, a contemporary Indian quick-service restaurant brand, has launched its first outlet at World St., Worldmark, introducing a modern vegetarian dining experience to one of the country’s most dynamic lifestyle and business destinations.

Ahmedabad is introducing a new approach to tourism confidence by encouraging restaurant kitchen transparency and stronger food safety practices. The initiative could transform how travellers experience Gujarati cuisine, creating greater trust among domestic and international visitors while strengthening Ahmedabad’s position as a destination for culinary and heritage tourism.

STAAH, an Access company and a global hospitality technology leader serving more than 30,000 accommodation providers across 90 countries,

Boracay, Cebu and Bohol hotels are on power-supply watch as the Philippines places the Visayas grid under red alert during peak evening hours. The development has raised fresh attention on tourism infrastructure, hotel operations and traveller preparedness across three of the country’s best-known island destinations.