In the age of streaming services, on-demand content and personal smart devices, what will happen to the good old hotel televisions in the rooms? In the past, it was a MUST and one of the minimum requirements for a 1-star hotel. But it is clear…

In American and European movies, a “birder” is some kind of nerd with binoculars. But that doesn’t mean Bird Watching Holidays aren’t a cool hobby! My 12-year-old daughter and I love following a bird’s call and trying to spot it in the trees. When we…

Are you already dreading the dark winter days and long nights? Believe me, you are not alone! More and more people are escaping the dark, cold and wet season by heading south. Sun, sea and pleasant temperatures sound more tempting than slush and fog. In…

In addition to the hotel facilities themselves, it is often the amenities that make a hotel special. In the international hotel industry, there is fierce competition for hotel amenities that no one else offers. Sometimes this takes on bizarre proportions… (a bath made of Orbeez,…

Not everything that calls itself green is green. Because terms like “sustainable” or “eco” are not protected, anyone can use them for anything. We also see a lot of “greenwashing” in hotels and accommodations. Others are very committed without showing it. In this article we…