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The suite is designed to make getting ready for a concert part of the trip. It has a dressing area, illuminated mirrors, artwork inspired by Dion’s shows and a wall of microphones where guests can sing. Metallic finishes and lighting add to the backstage feel. Fans can spend time preparing for their night out together, then return to a room that carries on the concert atmosphere. Marriott says the suite can be booked for stays between 12 September 2026 and 31 May 2027. The room may therefore appeal to visitors travelling for later Paris dates as well as those attending this autumn’s shows.

Visitors can also take part in “The Paris Playlist” without staying at the hotel. Its activities include a space where music is paired with fragrances, a creative workshop and places to take photographs. Paris Select Book reports that the two-hour experience costs €49 with a hot drink or fruit juice, or €59 with a glass of champagne. The programme gives local fans and visitors another way to take part without paying for the themed suite. Marriott describes its related “Le Goûter” experience as a mix of French food, creative activities and interactive photographs. Places are limited and available on selected dates, so visitors need to register in advance and check what is offered on their chosen day.

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The hotel’s “Paris Encore: A Fan Singalong” takes the programme into the streets. This two-hour guided walk links places associated with a visit to Paris through stories about Dion and opportunities for fans to sing together. According to Paris Select Book, the route starts at the hotel and passes the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. It also includes a champagne stop at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel. The walk is free to book for Marriott Bonvoy members, and joining the hotel group’s loyalty programme is free. Marriott says places are limited, advance registration is required and concert tickets are not included.

Dion’s 16 Paris concert dates prompted a rise in searches and bookings after they were announced in March. At the time, apartment hotel brand Adagio reported a 400% increase in bookings, while Booking.com recorded a 49% rise in searches for Paris. Those figures describe interest reported after the announcement; they do not show how much visitors will eventually spend. Estimates of the tour’s wider economic effect also vary considerably. They help explain why hotels are creating experiences for concert visitors, but remain forecasts rather than confirmed tourism revenue.

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Trips built around live music are sometimes called “gig trips”. For some fans, the concert is the reason to travel, while the hotel, meals and time spent exploring the city become part of the occasion. Le Méridien’s suite, hotel activities and guided walk are all designed for different parts of that visit. Marriott Bonvoy is also offering members access to concert packages through its Moments programme, where they can use loyalty points for selected experiences. The hotel’s activities run on selected dates this autumn, while the suite’s published stay dates extend into 2027. Fans interested in either should check availability and what is included before booking, particularly if they still need a concert ticket.

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Although the Michelin Guide is most well-known for its stars, a distinction reserved for the best restaurants in the world, the organisation introduced a similar mark of quality for hotels in 2024. The so-called Michelin Keys are awarded following the level of experience a hotel might offer. One Michelin Key indicates a ‘very special stay’, two an ‘exceptional stay’, and three an ‘extraordinary stay’.

Initially, the selection of hotels spread across 15 destinations in North America, Europe, and Asia but it has grown a lot over the past two years and Michelin Keys can now be found in 79 destinations.

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“This second global selection of the MICHELIN Keys reflects the extraordinary momentum driving the hospitality sector once again this year. With 470 newly distinguished establishments, we are witnessing a continuous upscaling of the offering, driven by even more creative and ambitious projects. All around the world, hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience through more immersive, personalised, and experiential concepts,” stated Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide.

As far as the 2026 selection is concerned, the Michelin Guide added 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions within Europe. The continent’s total number of Michelin Keys has thus reached 1,338 hotels.

There was significant growth in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom, and Italy and France remain the most-awarded countries with 224 and 220 Keys respectively. Meanwhile, Liechtenstein and Slovakia were able to take home their first Michelin Keys.

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Europe saw eight new Three-Key properties being added inn 2026. Seven of those were promoted, while one was a newcomer within the selection. That honour goes to Venice’s Airelles Palladio, the first Airelles property outside France and a new arrival overlooking the Giudecca Canal which also took home the Michelin Guide Opening of the Year Award.

“This capacity for innovation is expressed both in must-visit destinations and in emerging tourist markets. Often driven by visionary independent hotelkeepers, this evolution in concepts is now inspiring the industry as a whole. It is also supported by investments from major international groups, which are helping to accelerate this transformation. The 2026 selection thus celebrates the diversity, vitality, and excellence of an ever-evolving sector, one that continues to push the boundaries of the hospitality experience and invite travelers to discover new destinations,” said Gwendal Poullennec.

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The other new Three-Key hotels in Europe are:

• Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection (Florence, Italy)
• Borgo Santandrea (Amalfi, Italy)
• Splendido, A Belmond Hotel (Portofino, Italy)
• Château de la Chèvre d’Or (Èze, France)
• Le Couvent des Minimes (Mane, France)
• Beau-Rivage Palace (Lausanne, Switzerland)
• Kulm Hotel St. Moritz (St. Moritz, Switzerland)

Overall, the Michelin Guide Inspectors noticed a hospitality landscape shaped by changing travel habits and increasingly diverse guest expectations. Slow and immersive travel, wellness, and water-based luxury were some of the main trends within the hotel industry according to the Michelin Guide.

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The 76-room hotel is part of the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts group and is located on Corso Italia, the main shopping street in the heart of the famous Italian ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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Studio Marincola Architects have completely revamped the building, designing it to give the UNESCO-listed Dolomites centre stage. They have used Dolomia stone and fir wood, and large windows that turn the mountain landscape into living wallpaper inside the hotel itself.

Each room and suite has a private balcony from which guests can admire the stupendous views: snow-covered mountains in winter and pink and orange hues at sunset in summer.

International travellers can reach Cortina from Venice Marco Polo and Treviso Canova airports, both of which are around a two-hour drive away.

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The town has long been a favourite among skiers and mountaineers. It hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956, and returned to the international spotlight earlier this year as one of the host destinations of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.

The property offers a variety of room and suite categories, including family suites, a Wellness Suite with a terrace view and a Jacuzzi Suite with a balcony view.

Topping the hotel is the 140 sqm Enrosadira Penthouse, which has three bedrooms, a 50 sqm terrace, a sauna, a Turkish bath, living and dining areas, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests have the option of hiring a private chef.

Zuma, the contemporary Japanese restaurant that originated in London, will reopen at the hotel for its second winter season. It will serve aperitifs and dinner, and there will be live music and DJ sets at the bar late into the night.

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Alongside Zuma, the hotel will feature Velo, its signature restaurant offering Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as afternoon tea, homemade pastries and chocolates.

The wellness facilities will be operated by REVĪVŌ Spa, the group’s luxury wellness brand. Alongside treatment rooms, the two-storey spa will feature a panoramic swimming pool with an outdoor area, a sauna, a hammam, a gym, a hair salon, and beauty services.

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The property will also have a dedicated ski room where guests can arrange ski and alpine guides, book instructors, and rent equipment ranging from hiking and trekking gear in summer to skis and snowboards in winter. E-mountain bikes will also be available for guests wishing to explore the area on two wheels.

The Dolomites have attracted a lot of attention this summer, with hundreds of visitors flocking to the Friedrich August mountain refuge in Val di Fassa to sample its freshly made krapfen, an Alpine doughnut-like pastry which has gone viral on social media.

This sudden surge in popularity has led to long queues and renewed concerns about overtourism in the mountains. No such risk at The First Cortina, where even the opening offer starts at €663 per night for two. The ‘Cortina Premiere’ package includes breakfast, afternoon tea at Velo and a complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability.

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Planning a Walt Disney World holiday can involve much more than choosing a hotel room. Visitors may also need to consider the distance from the theme parks, available transport, restaurants, swimming pools and facilities for children. Disney’s research found that some guests visited and revisited the website between 20 and 30 times before completing a booking. The company says the redesigned experience should reduce those repeated searches and help travellers make decisions with greater confidence.

One of the main additions will be a guided search tool that allows travellers to describe their plans in ordinary language. Guests could enter information about their group, budget, interests and reason for visiting instead of selecting options from several separate menus. Disney gave the example of two adults attending the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival who want easy access to the park. The system could recommend a nearby resort and explain why its location and transport connections match their plans.

The recommendations can also take a guest’s favourite Disney characters and preferred facilities into account. A family organising a seventh birthday for a child who likes The Lion King, for example, could be directed towards Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The property has family suites based on the film, while Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge could be suggested because of its savannah area. Search results will contain a summary of each property and an explanation of why it may suit the information provided.

Travellers with flexible dates will be able to search for accommodation by season or individual month. A new calendar is designed to display hotel availability and room prices across different dates. According to Disney, the results will include the best available offers and rates that apply to the selected stay. This could make it easier to identify a less expensive travel period without repeatedly changing dates and carrying out new searches.

However, price will be only one part of the comparison. A new map will show where each resort is situated in relation to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. Comparison pages will set out differences in dining, transport, facilities and other services, while resort pages will contain additional photographs and videos. This information could help travellers decide whether a cheaper hotel remains good value once journey times and their daily plans are considered.

A new transport section will explain how visitors can travel from each resort to the parks and approximately how long the journey should take. Guests will also be able to ask follow-up questions based on the accommodation they are considering. A question about walking from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to EPCOT would not receive only a response saying that the journey is not possible on foot. The tool would instead present the available transport alternatives and place the answer within the context of the guest’s plans.

Disney says the answers generated by the system will use information from official Walt Disney World resources. Restricting the source material may reduce the risk of receiving unrelated information from elsewhere online, but it cannot guarantee that every answer will always be complete or current. The limited beta test will therefore allow Disney to collect feedback and examine how the tools perform in real booking situations. The company has not yet announced when the updated experience will become available to all visitors.

Using the guided search and its AI functions will remain optional. Travellers who do not want personalised automated recommendations will still be able to use the existing search and booking tools on DisneyWorld.com. Independent travel agents and employees at Disney’s call centre will also continue helping guests organise their visits. The new system will therefore provide an additional planning method rather than replacing the human and conventional booking options already available.

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Although for some people, it may be hard to imagine there ever was a world without Pokémon, the popular franchise just turned 30. Ever since its launch, the Japanese company has been expanding in order to attract new fans – including Pokémon Go in 2016 and Pokémon Sleep in 2023.

In a new move to keep on reinventing itself and to keep fans dreaming – literally – while celebrating two anniversaries, the franchise recently joined forces with hotelier Not A Hotel to design a human-sized, Poké Ball-shaped hotel. 

“As society becomes increasingly convenient and efficient, Not A Hotel aims to bring more joy to individuals’ lives. For years, Pokémon fans have dreamed of stepping inside a Poké Ball. Not A Hotel, leveraging its architectural and technological expertise, has turned that dream into a reality. This structure transcends the boundaries of architecture and product design, fusing the world of Pokémon with the architectural quality that defines Not A Hotel,” said Not A Hotel in an interview with architecture magazine Dezeen.

Not A Hotel, a Japanese hospitality firm launched in 2020, creates one-of-a-kind vacation homes around the globe. Unique design and unique locations come together through their in-house team of Not A Hotel Architects and collaborations with designers such as NIGO and Snøhetta.

The remarkable Poké Ball structure fits perfectly within that philosophy. It is set on a lakeshore in Tomakomai City, located on the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, Hokkaido. The sphere measures just 3 metres in diameter and is made of moulded acrylic hemispheres, with a sliding door offering some privacy from the outdoor world.

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Inside, the circular theme continues. A round mattress sits in the middle of the Poké Ball while a curved acrylic window boosts lake views, while creating the illusion of a partly-opened ball. The tiny building also offers a washroom, which us decorated using tiles the colour of the very sleepy Pokémon character Snorlax.

Guests will also have the possibility to customise their stay and particularly the lighting by choosing their favourite Pokémon character on an iPad. However, in order to tie in with the sleep game app Pokémon Go, the experience also focuses on turning the room into a calming sleeping environment.

Although many Pokémon fans will undoubtedly be disappointed, the Poké Ball hotel will not open to the general public and can’t be visited. However, until 30 September 2026, Pokémon Sleep is running a social media competition on X which allows Japanese residents who have downloaded the Pokémon Sleep app to participate. Afterwards, ten couples will be selected and win a one-night stay in the Pokémon Ball room between 8 and 18 October, including meals. Transportation to and from the nearby New Chitose Airport as well as other personal costs are, however, not covered by the franchise. 

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The airport operator promised in a press release that the four-star hotel, located directly opposite the terminal, will remain open while the renovation is carried out in phases. Initial façade works began this summer, while the main structural programme is expected to start in mid-2027 and be completed by the end of 2028.

This was the Sheraton #BrusselsAirport Hotel back in 1989. Nearly 40 years later, it’s getting ready for its next chapter. From mid-2027, the hotel will undergo a major #renovation, from its façade to the guest rooms. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming! Read more in our… pic.twitter.com/IruyOcrKKd

— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) September 9, 2026

The investment comes after a turbulent period for the airport hotel. In August 2025, the local mayor ordered the Sheraton to close temporarily after advice from the Flemish Brabant West fire brigade, following tests that found fire-safety systems no longer met applicable standards. Guests were required to leave the hotel by midnight, although Brussels Airport said at the time that the measure was precautionary and that no incident had endangered guests or staff.

The hotel later reopened after corrective steps and inspection clearance, but fire safety returned to the spotlight on Christmas Eve 2025, when 175 guests were temporarily evacuated to the airport departure hall after a blaze broke out in a technical room in the underground car park. Firefighters brought the flames under control; no injuries were reported, and guests returned after the building was ventilated and carbon monoxide checks were completed.

Although the latest airport announcement on the hotel focuses on guest experience, capacity, and sustainability, the planned upgrades to electrical and ventilation systems, as well as the roof and broader technical infrastructure, will be watched closely in light of those incidents. The project also includes a new glass gallery in the reception and restaurant area, designed to bring in more natural light and expand the lobby into multiple hospitality zones.

Guest rooms are due to be fully refurbished, the restaurant will undergo a complete renovation, and the current meeting-room space on the top floor will be converted into additional executive rooms. Brussels Airport said the added rooms are intended to help address high occupancy levels and prepare for future demand for accommodation at the airport.

Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, said the hotel has been part of the airport since its launch three and a half decades ago, and remains an important first or last stop for travellers, business guests, and visitors. The renovation, he said, is intended to deliver “fully refurbished, comfortable and modern rooms” and an enhanced dining and meeting environment.

Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel opened in 1989 under Starwood Hotels & Resorts, with Marriott International taking over in 2017. Brussels Airport Company has, however, owned the building since 2019 and continues to pursue a diversification strategy through operationally relevant real estate investments. That includes the acquisition of neighbouring Novotel buildings and land, as the hub enjoys ongoing growth in passenger numbers.

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Since 1 September 2026, tourists visiting the Belgian city of Ghent will be able to stay at a newly opened boutique hotel. Hospitality brand 1898, which previously renovated the listed Neo-Gothic post office building by architect Louis Cloquet and turned it into a hotel called The Post, has now turned the former porter’s lodges into the Porter’s House.

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“Once the porter’s lodge of this historic building, Porter’s House was a place of arrival, watchfulness, and welcome where guests were received, and the rhythm of the house was quietly guarded. Today, it carries that same spirit of hospitality, reimagined with refined comfort and understated elegance. Set in the heart of Ghent, heritage and contemporary design come together to create a calm and inviting retreat. A place to slow down, feel at home and become part of the city’s story,” 1898 writes.

Just like The Post, Porter’s House is a great example of the Belgian Neo-Gothic movement. Its stone façade and tall arched windows are reminiscent of medieval buildings, even though the building only dates back to 1898 when it was built on the ruins of a former storehouse.

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Inside Porter’s House, Ghent-based architects Vertongen and Jan Van Loock and interior architect Geraldine Dohogne have managed to maintain the historical charm of the listed building while ensuring guests can benefit from all mod cons. High ceilings, beautifully carved wooden doors, and stunning fireplaces now shine next to marble bathrooms, cosy lounges, and even an outdoor copper bathtub. A mix of artisanal modern furniture and antiques gives each room its own personal identity, making sure no two stays will be the same.

Upon booking, guests can choose between a variety of rooms. From the Porter’s Room to the Porter’s Junior Suite and from the Porter’s Graslei Suite to the Porter’s Family Suite, the hotel has something to offer all kinds of travellers. And those looking for more can always book a room at The Post next door.

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The Post and Porter’s House also feature two culinary options: The Kitchen and The Cobbler. At The Kitchen, both guests and those simply passing by can indulge in a homemade breakfast. An open kitchen concept guarantees the best views and smells.

At the in-house cocktail bar The Cobbler, everyone is welcome to unwind after a long day visiting the city. The cocktail team was trained by Ruben Patoor, whose bar, Fugazi, was named Cocktail Bar of the Year 2025 by Gault&Millau.

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“Our bartender reinvented traditional cocktails with a touch of ancestral alchemy to create a whole new range of tastes and subtle flavours, mixing top-quality spirits with fruit juices, spices and other secret ingredients. Choose from our signature Cobbler cocktails, aperitifs, classic cocktails, after-dinner cocktails and mocktails. You name it, we shake it…”, 1898 explains.

Rates for the Porter’s Room start from approximately €250 per night for a double room, while rates for the Porter’s Family Suite with Terrace start from €550.

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Although the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand has been around since 2009, at the time of writing, only nine properties around the globe carry the name. Some of the featured locations include Thailand’s Phulay Bay and Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, respectively, the first and the last Ritz-Carlton Reserves to have opened at the time of writing. All hotels are meant to be closely bound to their specific location, offering exclusive local experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. All Reserves were set in rural surroundings – until now.

On 21 August 2026, Marriott International officially announced the debut of the urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve concept. An agreement has been signed between the hospitality group and the Shanghai SIIC North Bund New Landmark Construction and Development Company to create the building, and the hotel is set to open in 2030.

“Ritz-Carlton Reserve has always been about creating rare, deeply personal experiences that could only exist in their destination. There is an intimacy to Reserve – an extraordinary level of personalisation, a deep connection to local culture, and a sense of discovery and wellbeing that allows guests to experience a place in an entirely different way. Bringing that philosophy to Shanghai for our first urban Reserve is an incredibly exciting evolution for the brand. Shanghai is a city unlike any other, where extraordinary heritage and culture exist alongside incredible creativity, energy and global influence,” said Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International.

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The announcement was accompanied by a first image of what the exterior of the hotel will look like – a tall, somewhat organically shaped skyscraper measuring 480 meters in height and counting 103 floors. With its location along Shanghai’s North Bund, the property is already set to be part of the city’s significant waterfront developments and to become part of its ever-changing skyline.

Within the hotel, guests can expect to find 110 rooms and suites, many of which will overlook the Bund and Huangpu River, including a collection of suites and a Presidential Suite. Moreover, dining, wellness, and cultural immersion will be at the heart of the guest journey, according to Marriott. The on-site options include a specialty restaurant, a bespoke bar, an indoor swimming pool, and a spa & wellness retreat.

“As North Bund continues to evolve into one of Shanghai’s most important waterfront districts, our vision is to create a landmark destination that contributes to the city’s emergence as a leading global center for culture, commerce, and tourism. Through this collaboration, we hope to create a world-class luxury property that reflects the unique character of Shanghai and delivers exceptional experiences for guests from around the world,” stated Huang Haiping, Vice President of SIIC Group and Chairman of Shanghai SIIC North Bund Landmark Construction and Development Co., Ltd. 

Upon opening, the hotel is expected to make Shanghai the only city worldwide where all eight of Marriott International’s luxury brands are represented. According to the company, the move reflects its continued confidence in the long-term growth of Greater China and a growing consumer preference for wellness, personalisation, cultural immersion, and transformative experiences.

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Both Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Choice Hotels International launched new AI-powered tools this week, according to company press releases. Wyndham brought online a ChatGPT app, which it claims is the first native AI app in the hotel industry. It aims to make filtering searches by map and by amenity among its 8,400 hotels “more intuitive” and “conversational,” Wyndham said.

In a statement, Scott Strickland, Chief Commercial Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “Conversational AI is reshaping how travelers discover and book. With our native ChatGPT app launch, Wyndham is helping our hotels stay at the forefront—building on years of AI investment to directly connect with guests in new ways while ensuring the experience is both intuitive and highly visual.”

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The tool is not Wyndham’s first rodeo with large language models (LLM). Since 2018, it has poured $450 million into technology solutions, and in 2025, it was the first major hospitality firm to integrate Anthropic’s Claude. Future plans include Google’s AI Mode. Michael Mahar, senior vice president and head of commercial technology at Wyndham, said in a statement. “Whether it’s helping reduce operating costs, drive incremental revenue or expand distribution through new platforms like ChatGPT, our goal is to enable franchisees to compete more effectively while delivering a better experience for guests.” 

That’s a goal shared by Choice Hotels, which last month deployed AI power across its discovery and booking tools, but has also incorporated AI into franchise management, with a focus on driving more revenue and improving efficiency, a press release said.

Choice’s AI and digital tools now range from CHARLIE, an AI-powered virtual “teammate” that helps staff with core operating platforms; Choice Hotels Business Direct, a small- and medium-sized enterprise self-service platform; EasyBid, an AI-powered tendering tool; and RAISE, which helps accommodation owners manage pricing, rates, and stock.

Meanwhile, IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a beta version of a conversational AI search tool to help narrow down tailored, review-driven hotel recommendations from searches among its 7,000-strong property portfolio, and to facilitate promotional activity by owners. The hospitality group is also aiming to acquire and retain direct-booking customers with a loyalty scheme, as well as optimise commercial opportunities and minimise corporate costs, CEO Elie Maalouf said in earnings call earlier this year.

Another AI tool entering the sector that promotes direct bookings and promises loyalty points is Marriott’s “Ask Bonvoy” – a “natural language search experience” which aims “to make travel planning easier, more intuitive, and more personal,” Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano said. Guests will be able to converse with AI over their travel requirements and preferences, and when their choice is made, will be passed straight “to Marriott’s existing booking capabilities to complete reservations,” a press release says.

In addition, in spring 2025, Hilton debuted a beta version of its AI Planner, a similar generative AI concierge that uses conversational intelligence to assist guests in discovering hotels across the company’s global portfolio, comparing amenities and crafting travel plans.

The plethora of AI travel planning tools has been released amid new Amadeus’ “Travel Dreams 2026” data showing 69% of travellers are satisfied enough with AI-generated summaries to base their travel decisions on without further research. It’s a phenomenon that means destinations are now competing for customers not only via real estate, but via the digital information space.

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The aptly named Revery – from the French rêverie, or daydream – offers just 24 rooms divided into two categories: The Revery Wild and The Revery Suites.

The Revery Wild are Greece’s first safari-inspired tented pavilions. Starting at 40 square metres, and blending into the coastal vegetation, they are designed to immerse guests in the beauty and spirit of nature while cocooning in the utmost in eco-luxury. They feature spacious decks and hydrotherapy pools.

Higher up the hillside, the 53-square-metre Revery Suites offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, which blend with the private, heated, infinity pools.

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Both options provide almost complete privacy. The hotel welcomes guests aged 12 and above only.

In addition, a 285-square-metre Revery Villa is available, sleeping up to six guests or families. It has two floors of indoor and outdoor living space and its own infinity pool.

The hotel was imagined by local architect Eirini Apostolaki of Archtify, and the interiors designed by Athens-based Sophia Vantaraki, of ThingK. Their design leans into natural tones, wooden finishes and a raw, understated aesthetic, with the aim being to create rooms that feel calm without losing their sense of grandeur.

Every detail seems conceived to make the retreat an almost indiscernible part of its surroundings. The atmosphere created invites travellers to simply sit down and stare. At the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean stretching below, at the olive groves covering the hills surrounding them, and the seemingly infinite skies above.

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An extra dose of wellbeing beckons at the ROEÉ Spa, or flow in Greek It has four treatment rooms and a thermal area with a sauna, a steam room, and hot and cold baths. A sea-facing gym and an outdoor yoga deck allow guests to greet the day with a sun salutation.

Fílema, a Greek word associated with sharing food and hospitality, serves all meals prepared using traditional family recipes and seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers.

The Revery is not just in harmony with nature; it was designed with sustainability at its core. Its low-impact design incorporates natural ventilation, solar energy, water-saving systems, biological wastewater treatment, and low-pollution lighting.

Stone excavated from the site was reused in the buildings, and any native flora that was uprooted was carefully replanted before construction began. Pathways follow the natural contours of the land.

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The grounds also house an eighty-year-old chapel dedicated to St Anthony, which has been carefully preserved.

This idyllic location is perfect for romantic getaways, solo retreats or nature-bonding trips with friends.

Guests tempted to explore the surroundings can visit the beaches of Elafonissi, Kedrodasos, Falasarna and Balos, but also go on guided hikes through local canyons, take 4×4 discovery safaris, windsurf or kitesurfing, or take private boat and fishing trips. Local artisans will also lead craft workshops.

The Revery is around two hours by road from Chania International Airport, which offers direct flights to Brussels, London, Berlin, Vienna and Milan, among other destinations.

The hotel opened in August 2026 and operates seasonally from March to November, with rates starting at €600 per night.

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