Travel and restaurants
The perfect lobby can be many things but a buzzing, multi-purpose room is not one of them
Hotel lobbies come in many forms. Some have become crowded digital hubs but the best offer a sense of tranquility.
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How ecotourism is making sure the grass is always greener at national parks
From shuttles and walkways to new reservation systems, former US National Park Service director Jonathan Jarvis knows a few ways to make national parks greener – and more profitable – for all.
Merano’s Aurora hotel eschews mountain tropes for metropolitan design
Aurora’s latest generation brings a fresh look to the Northern Italian hotel that has been in the family for more than 60 years, with designer Hannes Peer.
Time flows slowly in Hakushū, giving you plenty of time to stop and sip the saké
Looking to escape the bustle of Tokyo? Hakushū offers an endless stream of saké, single malts and picturesque riverside views.
Konfekt’s first book on hosting is out now – consider this your invitation to the table
Inspired by hosts past and present, ‘Konfekt: A Guide to Generous Hosting’, celebrates warm hospitality and the human connection at the heart of bringing people together.
There she blows: How an erupting Mount Etna sent us sailing
Here’s the scene. We’re spending the day in Mallorca with two friends from California before they set sail on a handsome yacht which they charter for one week every summer. It’s a proper sailing…
Great escapes: Four new hotels worth knowing in Chianti, Vienna, Fort Lauderdale and Rome
Check in to these hotels after a day of strolling through sloping vineyards, wandering historic streets of Rome or kicking back in the sunshine.
Meet the restaurant fixers: Three hospitality specialists helping get branding, uniforms and lighting just right
It takes more than a menu to make a restaurant successful. From dapper workwear to perfect ambiance, there’s plenty to prepare before the first order arrives. Here are three top global talents to call.
Two new restaurants to have on your radar: Adam Albin in Stockholm and Odo East Village in New York
Tickling your taste buds with dishes on offer at new openings in Stockholm and New York.
How beloved neighbourhood restaurant Dez Prá Uma evolved into a 12-shop food business
We browse the shelves of a Lisbon staple that has expanded into a city-wide institution without losing its original spirit.
New approaches, old foundations: How Kyoto is establishing a fresh creative voice
Kyoto is undergoing a renaissance, as new fashion brands, restaurants, galleries and hotels open their doors. We meet the people weaving history and innovation into a new vision of the city’s future.
