Hospitality
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Raising the roof
The secluded Maison Bukana hotel in the Philippines and La Halle aux Grains restaurant in Paris are taking their respective fields to new heights.
Room to live
With spacious residences and the feel of a speakeasy, the first US opening from Brazilian hotel group Fasano is aiming to be a home away from home by Central Park.
Time to get going
While many were grounded, the travel industry has been gently gearing up. Here are some new developments that you might have missed. We start our tour at a citrus-strewn island hotel in Japan.
Time and tide
On the Greek island of Thassos, tourism is the engine of the summer economy. Preparing for 300,000 visitors requires a collective endeavour from hoteliers, entrepreneurs and workers alike on the Aegean isle.
From the ashes
When Nabil and Zoe Debs opened their Beirut hotel, Arthaus, it was destroyed in the port explosion. In rebuilding it from the rubble, they cemented its place as a creative hub.
At the club
Mexican hospitality firm Grupo Habita has brought a down-at-heel villa in the seaside town La Paz back to life. Welcome to Baja Club.
Good authority
Nomad’s debut London opening in a former magistrates’ court and jail is a place where many would be happy to find themselves detained.
Beside the seaside
When taking a roadtrip along Portugal’s Atlantic coast, you can be sure of one thing: delicious seafood. We take a tour of the area’s best beach bars.
Peak times
The lives of many in picturesque Abruzzo are tied to the land. We take a tour of the top tables, producers and places to stay.
Eat and greet
A protected Zürich building has a new lease of life as a Japanese restaurant. Ooki Pavilion’s owners are helping to transform a quieter corner of the city with good food and great design.
