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Georgy Mokhov, vice-president of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, explained that a hotel cannot force a guest to pay for disputed damage, withhold their documents, or prevent them from leaving: the validity of the claims must be assessed by a court. The expert also gave recommendations on how to reduce the risk of conflict at check-in.
Aziz KarimovBritish entrepreneur Mark Weingard has launched the PACT movement in Valletta, aimed at connecting the hotel business with the development of local communities. He plans to extend the model to Lisbon, Athens, and Madrid and is working with WTTC on an international launch.
Otabek YusupovEuronews has compiled a list of European hotels and pubs that openly advertise their own 'paranormal guests': from the Golden Fleece pub in York to the Toftaholm Herrgård manor in Sweden. The legends are confirmed by the websites of the establishments themselves and of tourism offices.
Aziz KarimovThe hotel group Accor has published the report 'The Changing Map of Tourism in Europe to 2036', prepared on data from Tourism Economics. According to the forecast, demand for accommodation in Europe will grow by a third, while Azerbaijan, Latvia and Romania will become the fastest-growing destinations.
Otabek YusupovEuronews Travel has published a guide to November: Vienna's Christmas markets open as early as 6 November, new hotels are opening in Madrid and Maastricht, major events take place in Berlin and Athens, and a 478-room resort with 20 pools launches in Fuerteventura.
Otabek YusupovA boutique hotel, Le Graal Cortina, will open in Cortina d'Ampezzo by the end of the year in a reimagined 1920s palazzo: 30 rooms, including 13 suites, a spa, and three restaurants and bars. The design was created by Italian architect Achille Salvagni. Also this winter, The First Cortina with 76 rooms will open in Cortina d'Ampezzo, and next year Hotel Cristallo will reopen in Alta Badia under the Mandarin Oriental brand.
Sevara AzamovaKAYAK has published Christmas travel trends based on searches made from April 1 to September 1, 2026 for trips between December 19, 2026 and January 9, 2027, compared with the same period last year. The cheapest flights from France, Germany and the UK go to Milan, Dublin, Barcelona and other cities. Hotel prices unexpectedly dropped in Rovaniemi in Lapland (-22%), as well as in Istanbul, Tokyo, Bangkok and the Maldives. The optimal booking windows and departure dates differ by country.
Sevara AzamovaA survey by Mews of 3,250 travelers from eight countries showed that 63% use AI to track hotel prices and 56% for translation, but only 44% are willing to trust it with itinerary planning. Respondents are reserved about the use of online behavior and social media data, while they readily allow stated preferences and stay history to be taken into account.
Sardor QodirovHôtellerie des Laquets in the Pyrenees, built between 1930 and 1933 and closed for more than 30 years, welcomed guests again at the end of September. The hotel at an altitude of about 2,620 meters surpassed Refuge de Solaise (2,551 m) to become the highest hotel in France. It has 16 double rooms with panoramic views, a restaurant with a menu by Michelin-starred chef Stéphane Tournier, and a spa area will open in December.
Aziz KarimovExpedia Group presented its annual Unpack ’27 report, based on a survey of 26,000 travelers from 16 countries and data from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. The report highlights five trends: 'un-adulting' trips, short 'trip snacking' getaways, gothic hotels, 'hobby hubs' and 'heartland hideouts'.
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