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Marta studied Political Science and Media & Journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and has developed her journalistic career working for the Portuguese newspapers Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhā and media outlets in Brussels. She is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow, and is also engaged in delivering communications services and EU policy research for different consultancies in Brussels. A former Blue Book trainee of the European Commission, Marta has a keen interest in EU and global affairs, and experience in reporting and interpreting information. Whenever she can, Marta loves traveling, exploring nature and learning about regenerative agriculture. She is also quite enthusiastic about space ventures and the cosmos.

5 October 2023

Airbnb condemns Brussels’ “disproportionate” new rules on private rentals

Private rental owners who offer furnished accommodation in Brussels will face extra administrative burdens in the near future. The measure was announced by the Brussels-Capital Region […]
3 October 2023

Iconic house from Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ hits the market

The beloved riverside chalet that stole the hearts of Netflix viewers worldwide in the hit series ‘Sex Education’ is now up for sale, with a price […]
3 October 2023

Shrek-themed stay now available on Airbnb

In the never-ending list of remarkable Airbnb listings, a newcomer has just been announced which Shrek fans won’t be able to resist. After Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse, […]
27 September 2023

These are the 50 best hotels in the world for 2023

The list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels for 2023 was revealed during an awards ceremony held at London’s historic Guildhall on September 19th. The ranking […]
21 September 2023

Tui Group taps into China’s tourism potential with first Chinese hotels

Tui Group hotels are branching into China under a brand-recognition exercise designed to take advantage of China’s “enormous tourism potential” and “attract new guests from Asia […]
20 September 2023

Hotels generally beat Airbnb rentals on price by 16%, new study finds

Airbnb rentals are generally more expensive than hotels, according to new consumer research. The study of 300,000 one-bedroom rental listings versus thousands of hotel rooms across […]
20 September 2023

Empowering Europe’s small and independent accommodations

Travel is a force for good in the world, and it is also a powerful economic engine. Before the pandemic, WTTC calculated that the tourism sector […]
11 September 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel shelters earthquake survivors in Morocco

On Friday night, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake took place in the Atlas Mountains, about 72 kilometres outside Marrakech. Residents and tourists alike were left standing in […]
31 August 2023

Inside the world of micro hotels

In the world of hotels, micro hotels are a category on their own. They’re developed to be pragmatic solutions for those who don’t want to spend […]
31 August 2023

5-star hotel that hosted Brexit deal ordered to be entirely or partially demolished

Following complaints from residents around the Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel, located on the edge of Windsor Great Park, the Runnymede Borough Council found that the establishment […]
29 August 2023

What was once a Portuguese royal palace is now a luxury hotel

Santar is a Portuguese village located in the center of Portugal, inland of better-known Aveiro and about a one-and-a-half hour drive from Porto. It’s not a […]
26 July 2023

Portugal’s first Hard Rock Hotel to open in Algarve in 2026

Known for the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia, Hard Rock International has recently unveiled plans for the new Hard Rock Hotel […]
14 July 2023

Dona Chica’s Palace in Braga to become a luxury hotel

After 30 years of abandonment, Dona Chica’s Palace, in Palmeira, located on the outskirts of Braga, Portugal, is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a luxurious five-star […]
10 July 2023

You can now sleep in the world’s deepest underground hotel

In the heart of Snowdonia, 400 meters under a Welsh mountain, lies a hidden gem that beckons adventure seekers and history enthusiasts alike. Situated in the […]
7 July 2023

What is a “she label”?

The times when women were not allowed to go anywhere by themselves have, thankfully, long been gone, in most parts of the world at least. However, […]
4 July 2023

You can spend a night at Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse in July

Get ready to experience the ultimate Barbie fantasy. In an unprecedented move to celebrate and promote the premiere of the highly anticipated movie “Barbie”, scheduled for […]