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Skýra Retreat, an exclusive new destination in Lapland, is set to welcome its first guests in December 2025 on the shores of Lake Norvajärvi, just outside Rovaniemi, Finland. This intimate retreat invites guests to experience a new vision of luxury – one rooted in elemental design, Nordic heritage, and a pace of life guided by nature. With its carefully restored 1950s village schoolhouse at its heart and surrounded by ancient forests, Skýra Retreat offers the opportunity to slow down and reconnect, surrounded by the Arctic’s beauty.

Imagine this: You’re not managing a city hotel. You’re not next to a convention center. You’re not even competing for the same audience as the resort an hour away.

A customer takes the time to buy a product, which could include research, visits to a store, calls to a salesperson, and many other tasks that go into a pre-purchase routine. So once they buy it, the work should be over. But sometimes it’s not. Something goes wrong, or the customer may have a question. Regardless of what it is, they are about to spend more time related to their purchase that isn’t just the actual use of the product.

UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility, advancing national strategies while also highlighting the achievements of Ukrainian destinations to become more inclusive.

UN Tourism has presented Professor Larry Dwyer with the prestigious Ulysses Prize in recognition of his commitment to using knowledge to guide action and creating lasting, positive change. The prize was awarded during a special ceremony at the University of Technology Sydney, where he serves as Professor and Adjunct Fellow.

Dublin, The Hoxton has made its debut! Marking the first Irish hotel in the series, The Hoxton, Dublin calls the former Central Hotel home, a storied Victorian property that has been meticulously restored. Set in where else but the city’s Creative Quarter with a prime location on Exchequer Street, the hotel offers 129 rooms; an open-house lobby comprising a bar, lounge and Viking-era archaeological discoveries; all-day Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina; New York-inspired sandwich spot by day and natural wine bar by night Dollars; much-loved local landmark The Library Bar; and basement nightlife venue Groundwork. Offering a design-led yet wholly welcoming city centre spot for out-of-town visitors, The Hoxton is also primed to bring something new to and collaborate with local Dublin communities. Sláinte to that!

In a fast-paced world, travelers often arrive at hotels carrying the weight of busy flights, overflowing inboxes, and unexpected delays. Recognizing the power of small moments to transform a guest’s experience, GCSTIMES has introduced a charming solution: a wooden key card shaped like a playful cat, designed to evoke smiling from the very first touch.

BodyHoliday, operator of the Caribbean’s first wellness resort, today announces the appointment of a distinguished new global leadership team from hospitality titans Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, IHG and Soho House – among others – to lead its next phase of growth, beginning with its first European property, BodyHoliday Algarve in Portugal.

Shiji International’s CEO Kevin King, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Visionary Award at the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, presented during the Hotel Technology Forum by EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology.

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) celebrated another record-breaking attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2025, which took place on 13th November at the Royal Lancaster London – marking the 20th edition of the flagship event.