Hospitality
The greatest dish in the world cannot survive bad service
Behind every great chef is a crew that keeps the plates spinning
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Belleville and Jourdain are the Paris arrondissements setting the pace for food, art and culture
Belleville and Jourdain, two of the capital’s districts, have become a cosmopolitan and colourful mélange of shops, hotels, cafés and culture spots. Here are some of our favourites.
What motels say about the American life
Get around the US by car and sooner or later you’ll end up in a motel. In this modest accommodation with its run-down charm, you’ll encounter another America altogether.
Why travellers are heading north to Norway’s Lofoten Islands – a hidden gem of the wild and windswept north
In Norway’s remote Lofoten archipelago, residents of a once-sleepy fishing village are weathering the Arctic chill with warm hospitality in serene surrounds.
The latest Portuguese farmstead villa offering much-needed escapism in the Algarve
Casas da Quinta shows guests another side of southern Portugal – one of tradition and tranquility.
How Thailand’s backpacker island is remaining authentic in the spotlight
The Thai island of Koh Samui is shedding its reputation as backpacker bait with a growing roster of seemly hotels, restaurants and bars – all without compromising its laidback lifestyle.
Interview: How Edo López’s hospitality group grew from a single diner to a global phenomenon
We speak to the restaurateur about his roots, rapid rise and dedication to simplicity. Is this the new Nobu?
Close quarters: What are the defining factors of a liveable urban area?
From the streets of a Neapolitan enclave to a beachside resort town in Japan, we head to three places where a sense of community is a priority.
The Greek members’ club that’s courting favour with the nation’s elites
We visit Tatoï Club, a laid-back members’ retreat in Athens that offers a comprehensive sports-and-wellness programme to its guests.
Ikuchijima: Japanese island revival
The best hospitality projects delight visitors as much as locals. In this vein, businessman Yuta Oka transformed a series of historic buildings in the small town of Setoda into charming inns, a coffee roaster, a…
