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8 of the best hotels in and around Thimphu, Bhutan

Hotel Druk In the half century since "the Land of the Thunder Dragon" opened its doors to tourism, the country has accrued nearly 400 hotels - around 225 of which are in the district that´s home to capital Thimphu (pop. 149,000). And especially since this laid-back, low-slung city is your point of entry and exit as well as being worthy of visiting in its own right, you´ll most likely be overnighting here, so here are eight properties worth highlighting, in varying price ranges...read post

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11 effective strategies to boost direct bookings for your hotel

Sakorn Sukkasemsakom In today's highly competitive hospitality industry, attracting more direct bookings for your hotel is essential to maximize revenue and build stronger guest relationships. In this article, we'll explore a number of the best strategies to increase direct bookings. We'll also highlight the significance of leveraging hospitality consulting services and the expertise of hotel industry consultants to navigate the challenges associated with third-party hotel management. read…

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3 of the Caribbean´s best Sandals resorts for honeymoons

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the famous Caribbean resort chain founded in 1981 by legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart was instrumental in pioneering the "all-inclusive" concept - paying one (usually very attractive) rate to cover all food and drink as well as many activities and amenities, in addition to just a room. Sandals properties now number 18 on eight islands, and they´re especially popular with (and indeed, marketed to) couples and…

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6 of Montreal´s top hotels

Another Believer One of Canada´s most colorful and culturally fascinating cities also offers a full and varied menu of lodging options, from budget to ultra luxe. Although there´s so much to choose from, for various reasons here are a half dozen that particularly stand out: read post

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Jordan Simon December 12, 2025 at 4:13pm

With belief in astrology booming since the pandemic, hotels are now getting in on the act, even in places like Iceland and the Maldives: https://www.thezoereport.com/living/astrology-travel-resorts

Unlock Your Cosmic Blueprint At These Astrology-Focused Retreats

As you plan your upcoming 2026 travels, consider these resorts with out-of-this-world astrology programs and amenities.
Ed Wetschler December 11, 2025 at 10:39pm

Hardly surprising, in this new Gilded Age of ours https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/wealthy-travelers-are-sp...
Maria de los Angeles December 10, 2025 at 8:03pm

A bit too claustrophobic for me, but hey, whatever floats your capsule! https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/why-capsule-hotel...

Why capsule hotels are taking global cities by storm

What started out as minimalist sleeping pods for Japanese salarymen has morphed into an urban hospitality trend, with London leading the charge.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino February 27, 2025 at 1:21pm

There are a lot of pretty unusual hotels out there, but how about one built of salt? https://palaciodesal.com.bo/en/

Palacio de Sal | Majestic salt palace hotel in Uyuni

This majestic salt palace hotel in Uyuni is so much more than the world's first salt hotel. It's a haven of magical moments in Bolivia.
David Paul Appell December 31, 2024 at 10:36am

Having been entranced by "undah de sea" since my first experience snorkeling in the USVI as a kid, I looked at this list with envy - at least one of them, one day! https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-underwater-hotels-in-the-world

6 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World

Overwater bungalows are so last year.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino November 2, 2024 at 12:33pm

The hotels on Condé Nast´s Traveler´s 2024 "Hot List": https://www.cntraveler.com/inspiration/hot-list

Hot List 2024: The Best New Hotels and Industry Openings in the World

For the 28th edition of the Hot List—Condé Nast Traveler’s picks of the year's top hotel and industry openings—these winners represent the best of th…
Helen Brown April 7, 2024 at 2:22pm

Hard pass... https://travelnoire.com/sleep-side-cliff-hanging-hotel-peru

Would You Sleep On The Side Of A Cliff At This Hanging Hotel? - Travel Noire

Skylodge Adventure Suites is a hotel where the line between extreme adventure and five-star luxury blurs like never before.
John Kipper January 7, 2024 at 4:23pm

Forbes kicks off the new year with a look at what its writer considers the most "interesting" new hotels out there: https://robbreport.com/travel/hotels/most-interesting-hotel-opening...

A Curated Tour of the Most Interesting New Hotels of 2024 – Robb Report

A host of stylish new properties by names like Habitas and Montage are on the horizon. We share which names are on our radar and the suites to book.
María José August 15, 2023 at 11:34am

AFAR pegged these 15 properties as this year´s best new hotels - and they´re a diverse bunch indeed: https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-hotels-of-2023

The 2023 Stay List

Our picks for the 15 best new hotels in the world.
José Balido June 3, 2023 at 9:45am

Especially for Pride month: how some hotels roll out the rainbow carpet for LGBT! guests: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/06/28/lgbtq-friendly-hot...

Gay happy hour, neutral pronouns, a ‘glam room’: Hotels go LGBTQ-friendly

Sensitivity training and paying for Pride events are two of the ways hotels work to build inclusivity for the LGBTQ community.