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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Recycled castles as hotels, secret restaurants, and discreet museums in Ascoli Piceno

This article explores the hidden gems of Ascoli Piceno, Italy, including unique accommodations, dining options, and museums that are off the beaten path.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Justina Partikė was shocked after seeing a lodging place in Dublin: 'What a dump I ended up in'

Justina Partikė shares her shocking experience with poor lodging conditions during her work-related trip to Dublin, highlighting the difficulty of finding suitable accommodations.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From expensive accommodation to an apartment. Diaconia West has already helped thousands of Ukrainian refugees

The article discusses the work of Diaconia West in providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Czechia, recently transitioning them from costly temporary accommodations to permanent housing.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Park City: A Dream Place Where Luxury Meets Snow

Park City is an upscale ski resort in Utah known for its high-quality skiing, luxury accommodations, and exclusive experiences.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers ditch ‘bulky duvets’ for ‘stunning’ bedspread ‘brilliant for visitors’

UK shoppers are increasingly opting for stylish bedspreads over traditional duvets, favoring aesthetics and practicality for guest accommodations.

Feb 25 • 18:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparations for the Spring Flooding Continue in Panevėžys District

Preparations for potential spring flooding in the Panevėžys district of Lithuania are being intensified, including securing sandbags and establishing temporary accommodations for evacuees.

Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalonia increases the tourist tax for hotels and apartments, doubling in Barcelona

Catalonia's parliament has approved an increase in the tourist tax for accommodations, set to take effect on April 1, with the most significant changes for the city of Barcelona.

Feb 25 • 13:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Renatas Požėla on the predicted flood: PAGD is ready for various scenarios

Renatas Požėla announced that municipalities in risk zones are prepared for a possible flood with measures for resident alerts, evacuations, and temporary accommodations.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"We are moving again because it was moldy"

Residents are forced to relocate due to mold issues in their current accommodations.

Feb 24 • 19:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Care company stopped - forged documents

The care company Samsteget has been halted from managing protected accommodations after being suspected of forging signatures in connection with a procurement process.

Feb 24 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Refugee Accommodations: Provisions Do Not Solve Problems

The debate over temporary housing containers for refugees in Gröbenzell highlights the ongoing issues in providing adequate accommodations despite a decrease in asylum seekers.

Feb 23 • 10:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accommodation for Refugees: District Office Pays Luxury Rent for Demolition Houses and Containers

The Fürstenfeldbruck District Office is being criticized for paying high rents for refugee accommodations, raising concerns about transparency and financial management.

Feb 23 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

From Simple Camping to Luxury Glamping: Here Are Three Forms of Tent Accommodation for a Family with Kids

The article discusses various types of tent accommodations suitable for families, emphasizing comfort and convenience amidst nature.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

New book guides to 'cold' experiences: Here are five spectacular places to stay in Norway

A new book showcases five unique accommodations in Norway, including the WonderInn Delta, a glass cabin located near Oslo.

Feb 20 • 21:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

People: Twins, 36, are looking for a place to sleep

Bill and Tom Kaulitz, 36-year-old twin show hosts, receive prominent assistance in finding accommodations as they express concerns about securing a place to stay during their work on the ZDF program ‘Wetten, dass...?’.

Feb 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

One cent for a stay in luxury hotels. A Spanish hacker manipulated reservations

A Spanish hacker has successfully manipulated hotel reservations, allowing guests to book luxury accommodations for just one cent.

Feb 20 • 09:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Diary of the Olympics 2026: Why Italian Police Officers Stay in a Five-Star Hotel

Italian police officers are being housed in a closed five-star hotel due to a shortage of available accommodations during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and nearby locations.

Feb 19 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hacker arrested after bypassing systems to pay one cent euro for luxury accommodations

A 20-year-old hacker was arrested in Spain for manipulating a hotel's reservation system, allowing him to pay just one cent for luxury rooms worth up to 1,000 euros per night.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

An Ugly Pest Now Lurks for Travelers

Travelers during the holiday season face an increased risk of bedbug infestations that can lead to long-lasting issues.

Feb 19 • 04:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Travel: How the Business with Secret Deals Works

The article explores the concept of secret deals in the travel industry, where vacationers are provided with minimal information about accommodations in exchange for significant discounts.

Feb 18 • 15:52 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New initiatives to increase nursing accommodations

The article reports on new initiatives in Iceland aimed at increasing the number of nursing accommodations.

Feb 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Latvia's tourist accommodations, there were 4.5% more guests served in 2025 than a year ago

Latvia experienced a 4.5% increase in guests at tourist accommodations in 2025 compared to the previous year, with significant growth in foreign visitors.

Feb 18 • 10:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In 2025, Latvia's tourist accommodations served 4.5% more guests than the previous year

In 2025, Latvia saw a 4.5% increase in guests served in tourist accommodations compared to the previous year, with a notable rise in foreign visitors.

Feb 18 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Airbnb: "Book now, pay later" - New option with greater flexibility for Greek travelers

Airbnb introduces a new payment option allowing Greek travelers to reserve accommodations without immediate payment.

Feb 18 • 08:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

British comedian goes viral for skit critiquing Western immigration attitudes

Comedian Pat Smith's viral skit critiques Western immigration attitudes by portraying a culturally disengaged immigrant who demands accommodations in his host country.

Feb 16 • 21:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Finnish medal hope was emotional: criticized nearly everything

Finnish skier Eduard Hallberg expressed disappointment after a poor performance in Bormio, highlighting challenges in both his competition and accommodations.

Feb 16 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Lovely' beach-side UK holiday park now as little as £27 a night in sale

A UK holiday park is offering discounts for stays, making accommodations as low as £27 a night.

Feb 15 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues update over 'award cuts' for disabled claimants

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has updated on changes affecting disabled claimants regarding the Access to Work scheme, which provides financial support for workplace accommodations.

Feb 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Athletes Exhaust Condoms at the Olympic Village in Milan-Cortina

Olympic athletes have used up all 10,000 condoms provided for free at the accommodations during the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, according to the IOC.

Feb 14 • 17:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Behind the Scenes: Life in the Olympic Village

The article offers an inside look into the experiences of athletes in the Milan Olympic Village, touching on both the accommodations and the challenges faced by journalists attempting to cover the event.

Feb 14 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Santa Elena beaches reach between 80% and 90% in reservations for Carnival

Reservation rates for accommodations in Santa Elena province are high ahead of the Carnival holiday, with northern areas showing 80% to 90% bookings.

Feb 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Your guide to Canadian athlete housing at the 2026 Olympics: From ‘glamping’ to ‘Milanograd’

A report on the Canadian athlete accommodations at the 2026 Olympics highlights a surprisingly pleasant 'glamping' experience in the pre-fab village.

Feb 13 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A social housing project with 250 apartments planned on Dzelzava Street in Riga for 15 million euros

A new social housing development on Dzelzava Street in Riga aims to provide 250 apartments, with special accommodations for people with mobility disabilities, funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund.

Feb 13 • 07:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Canadian touches in glamping cabins and the rink

Canadian curling coach Paul Webster enhances the athletes' experience at the Winter Olympics by adding thoughtful Canadian-inspired decorations in their glamping accommodations.

Feb 11 • 14:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

There Is Still Space in Spas and Ski Resorts, as Many Book Their Ski Holiday Accommodation at the Last Minute

Ski holiday accommodations are filling up rapidly, but some spas and ski resorts in Finland still have availability as many travellers are making last-minute bookings.

Feb 11 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An apartment building caught fire in Kaunas at night: families with children fled from the house

A fire in a multi-story apartment building in Kaunas resulted in the evacuation of ten people, including minors and pets, with local authorities assisting in accommodations.

Feb 11 • 05:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Forget about the main and secondary season. Hotel prices change every minute

The article discusses the increasingly volatile pricing of hotel accommodations, highlighting how prices can fluctuate rapidly, defying traditional seasonal trends.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Carney spent over $772K on in-flight catering and accommodations last year, records show

Prime Minister Mark Carney spent over $772,000 last year on in-flight catering and accommodations during his international travels, as revealed by records from Global Affairs Canada.

Feb 10 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Wives Will Not Stay with Players, Separate Arrangements Required, Decision by BCCI

The BCCI has decided that players' families will not be allowed to stay with them during the T20 World Cup 2026, rejecting requests for family accommodations in team hotels.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Quick Italy": Stress-relieving Comforts

The article discusses the lack of free condoms at the upcoming Olympics in Italy and describes the accommodations available for athletes.

Feb 9 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Living in a hotel': the dispute over transforming Brazil's 'largest residential building' into an Airbnb

'Living in a hotel': a dispute is emerging over transforming Brazil's largest residential building, the Copan, into Airbnb accommodations.

Feb 9 • 12:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Effect of AI Summit: Rent of Five-Star Hotels in Delhi Will Buy a Car

The AI Impact Summit in Delhi has caused a significant increase in hotel prices, with luxury accommodations costing as much as a high-end car for a four-day stay.

Feb 9 • 08:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rather Nice Treatment for NHL Stars' Wives and Families in Milan

The NHL's presence in Milan has brought along players' families and special accommodations designed for them during the championship events.

Feb 8 • 13:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Suvi Minkkinen Surprised in the Olympic Village: "Quite Far from That"

Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen expressed surprise at the Olympic village accommodations in Anterselva, stating they are smaller than expected while emphasizing her own positive experience.

Feb 7 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Suvi Minkkinen was astonished in the Olympic Village: 'Quite far from that'

Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen reflects on her stay in the Olympic village, expressing mixed feelings about the accommodations and the overall atmosphere of the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 7 • 16:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The ice skater showed the accommodation in the Olympic village and answered the most important question

Olympic athletes share insights about the 2026 Winter Olympic Village, emphasizing accommodations and amenities.

Feb 7 • 14:42 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Long Stays and Group Travels: This is How Accommodation for the 2026 World Cup is Being Planned

Planning for accommodation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is showing clear shifts in demand, with longer stays, multi-destination trips, and a growing preference for shared accommodations.

Feb 7 • 04:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Forget about paper beds. The Olympic Village offers athletes another surprise

The Porta Romana Olympic Village in Milan, designed to transition into Italy's largest student dormitory post-Games, is being filled by athletes who are noting its cramped and functional accommodations just before the Winter Olympics begin.

Feb 6 • 17:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Finnish skiers to a four-star hotel – Ski jumpers to a military school: "Quite modest"

The contrast between the accommodations of Finnish skiers and ski jumpers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is significant, with skiers staying in a four-star hotel and ski jumpers in a military school area.

Feb 6 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Short-term rentals, no boom for the Olympics: few bookings for Milan Cortina, hosts left dry

As the Winter Games in Milan Cortina officially start, there is a noticeable lack of short-term rental bookings, leaving hosts struggling compared to traditional accommodations.

Feb 6 • 07:00 UTC

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