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The Best of the Best: Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2026

The winners have been announced: Each year, the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards provide a most singular occasion to celebrate achievement. For the 13th time, Connoisseur Circle has honored the world’s finest hosts and brought them into the spotlight.

Welcome to Ikos Kissamos: Unparalleled luxury now available in Crete

Located in a pristine corner of the Chania region, the new Ikos Kissamos combines modern architecture with the island’s authentic character. Here, the focus is on open spaces, nature, and mindful relaxation—perfectly complemented by the time-tested Ikos comfort.

Ladies First: Gourmet trip Bangkok

Bangkok has become a gourmet hotspot. 39 Michelin stars shine above the metropolis and six locations are on the list of "The World's 50 Best Restaurants". More than anywhere else, it is female chefs who wield the sceptre in the kitchen. CC author Kiki Baron took a look into their pots.

Mr. & Ms. Connoisseur: The Latest from the World of Luxury Travel

This new column invites you to discover extraordinary destinations and to explore the latest developments shaping the world of travel. It showcases innovative luxury concepts in Vienna, exceptional flight experiences, inspiring mountain retreats, and a concise overview of global trends. Presented in a concise, diverse, and personally crafted style, it illuminates the forces currently defining the industry.

Summer Dreaming: These are the destinations we are currently longing to explore!

It feels as though winter will never relinquish its grip, the days remain succinct, and the yearning for sunshine deepens with every gaze out the window. All the more vital, then, is the quest for a luminous reprieve—and for inspiration to craft journeys that will at last materialize in a few months’ time. We present to you the most exquisite hotels along the Mediterranean—ideal for your forthcoming summer sojourn.

News & Trends

Voting for the BEST HOTELS IN GERMANY 2026 is now open!

Choose your favorite hotel from May 4 to 15, 2026!

The winners of the BEST HOTELS IN SOUTH TYROL 2026 have been announced.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations!

Loop Madeira 2026: That was the B2B industry highlight

Rethinking luxury – through the added value of togetherness ...

Luxury Deals

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands – A design destination where art, nature, and wellness converge

"Patina Journey" Wellness Retreat

Cameo Beverly Hills – A stylish retreat near Rodeo Drive

Enjoy a refined 20% reduction on summer stays.

Six Senses London – An Urban Wellness Retreat in Bayswater

Indulge in London with exquisite culinary delights.

Travel Insider

Somewhere and Nowhere

It seems there’s always room for something a little more in the Maldives. Hamburg-based Seaside Collection recently opened the ultra-luxury private resort .HERE...

New Wave, New Luxury

Explora Journeys is reinventing the cruise experience, throwing all the familiar "dream ship" clichés overboard. Instead, it focuses on casual...

Friends of the Caribbean

New impetus for the Caribbean: current tourism campaigns

Discover more!

Splish Splash for a good cause

Swimming, snorkeling and diving with Impact

Montpelier Nevis Debuts Newly Designed Guest Rooms

Sparkling for its Diamond Anniversary

Destinations

Hungary Simply tastes fantastic

Hungary is a country of hospitable people, who are proud of their food and wine, to which they feel a strong cultural connection. This promises a top-class...

Corfu

Small, beautiful and a natural paradise with picture-perfect beaches, lush vegetation and a capital worth seeing: Corfu simply has it all! TEXT. MANUELA...

Discover new things in Hungary

The charming Hungarian baroque town of Veszprém and the surrounding picturesque Bakony-Balaton region proudly bear the title of "European Capital of Culture"...

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