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From safari camps in Africa and private islands in the Indian Ocean to iconic addresses in European metropolises: 2026 promises extraordinary new hotels for every kind of travel dream. The following ten new openings demonstrate just how diverse, creative, and inspiring modern hospitality can be.
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Often silent yet surprisingly fierce: The fight for the armrest is a classic onboard conflict. Who is actually entitled to it, and what does the etiquette expert say about it? Travelnews explains.
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The Indonesian resort island of Bali is planning a new regulation that will require visitors to disclose their bank statements in order to be allowed to enter the country.
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For families looking to enjoy winter days together in peaceful surroundings—without blowing the holiday budget—we’ve rounded up some of Switzerland’s most family-friendly ski resorts.
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Often, the train journey itself is just as impressive as the destination. In 2026, numerous new rail connections will launch around the world—each one worth experiencing. We present ten of the most exciting.
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From storm warnings and current exchange rates to the nearest restroom: travel apps make vacations even more relaxing. We present seven applications that run on both Android and iOS devices.
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Whether economy or business class, blue is ubiquitous in aircraft cabins. But why do airlines rely so consistently on this color? Travelnews explains.
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New rules, higher fees, digital obligations: 2026 will bring noticeable changes for travelers. Travelnews provides an up-to-date overview to help vacationers and business travelers avoid unpleasant surprises.
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Among Zanzibar’s four-star hotels, the new Matemwe Attitude—an adults-only villa resort—is fast establishing itself as a leading address, impressing guests with its strong commitment to sustainability. Travelnews visited Zanzibar and spoke with the management of the Mauritius-based hotel group about its expansion plans.
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Job cuts, branch closures, brand strategy: Following the Hotelplan takeover, Dertour Suisse has laid out its roadmap for the years ahead. Travelnews exclusively reveals what the restructuring means in concrete terms for employees, travel agencies, and customers.
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Turkey specialist Bentour Reisen is significantly expanding its offerings beyond the beach holiday regions with individual trips to the Black Sea region, the Anatolian hinterland or culturally rich cities – thanks to «Bentour à la carte», as CEO Deniz Ugur explains.
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Finnair is expanding its route network to a new continent and will begin flying to Melbourne, Australia, for the first time in autumn 2026. The route will be served daily from Helsinki via Bangkok with an Airbus A350.
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Thailand is set to make international air travel more expensive. From early 2026, passenger service charges for international departures will rise by more than 50 percent.