Upper Crust owner SSP warns on profit as Iran war hits tourism Hospitality SSP, the owner of travel food outlets like Upper Crust, has warned it will take a hit to its profit after the Iran war caused a “significant contraction” in global tourism. The catering group, which also owns Millie’s Cookies and Caffè Ritazza, said the sharp drop in travel caused by the Middle East conflict has [...]
The Kay Fisker building refashioned as Copenhagen’s coolest new hotel Life&Style Hotel Petra opened its doors last June, timed to coincide with Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign festival. For three days, this annual showcase transforms the capital into a temporary showroom, making the collaboration with Petra particularly fitting, given it’s a project from Danish design powerhouse &Tradition, which has been trading showrooms for guestrooms as it raises its ambitions [...]
Soho House founder’s new hotel could rebirth central London nightlife Life&Style St Clement hotel from Soho House founder Nick Jones feels unusually hedonistic for 2026, with dimly lit bars and restaurants, and new sightlines over the Thames Blame Nick Jones if you’re sick of hearing about members’ clubs. He invented the modern iteration of them when he founded Soho House in 1995, now with over 250,000 [...]
Two countries, one holiday: Turkey’s glitzy Bodrum and Greece’s unbuttoned Kos September 25, 2026 Just a short ferry ride apart, Turkey’s Bodrum and Greece’s Kos make for an easy two-for-one trip. By Nicole Trilivas Two countries in one weekend. This kind of travelmaxxing can sound like overkill (or straight-up exhausting), but it’s reassuringly easy to pair Turkey’s internationally famous Bodrum with the more laid-back, summer-lazy Greek island of Kos. [...]
This New York hotel is the antidote to Manhattan’s chaos September 25, 2026 New York hotel The Langham brings understated luxury and a sense of calm to the city famously designed as a playground There’s nothing subtle about Midtown Manhattan. This is the epicentre of the New York we all know from the movies, even if you’ve never set foot in the US. There are honking cabs, street [...]
Barbados holidays: The quieter side of the island, with true local charm September 25, 2026 For years travellers have flocked to the pristine West Coast of Barbados – but could the South Side of the island offer a different perspective? Yes, essentially: those hoping to experience authentic Bajan culture as well as stay in luxury accommodation now have a variety of options on this lesser-explored part of the island. I [...]
Could autumn in the Alps beat the winter ski season? September 25, 2026 With the summer sun fading and the ski season a while off it feels like a funny time to be talking about the Alps. However, don’t discount a shoulder season trip to the mountains, which is just as special as a full blown winter one. Just a couple of hours’ drive from Zurich, the Swiss [...]
A tourist tax will be bad for all business, not just hotels September 21, 2026 Increasing the cost of hotel rooms and Airbnbs is not just a blow to the hospitality sector, it will hammer all businesses, argues James Ford.
Three amazing hotels and restaurants to visit in Lisbon September 21, 2026 Discover three Lisbon stays—Tarabel, ME Lisbon and Locke de Santa Joana—pairing distinctive design with standout dining. Plan your visit.
Easyjet and British Airways criticise air traffic control operator on fresh flight chaos September 21, 2026 Easyjet and British Airways have questioned the resilience of the UK’s air traffic control system as British airports face another day of delays and disruption following a system failure earlier this month which grounded more than 2000 flights across the country. The two airlines and Jet2 have said the disruption raises questions over the system [...]