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12 new restaurant openings in Barcelona to watch in 2026

Barcelona, Spain 12 new restaurant openings in Barcelona to watch in 2026 Barcelona dining in 2026 is restless: neighbourhood loyalty still matters, design is sharper and the strongest openings tend to have a clear idea without bloated menus. Some are chef-led, others proudly casual and the best keep their pitch clean. This edit tracks the […]

The Mediterranean hot list Summer 2026

The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list Summer 2026 Every season, a few Mediterranean openings and projects land before the wider hype catches up. The Mediterranean hot list is our seasonal dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Med, from design-forward launches and smart new addresses to exhibitions and events that are […]

13 new restaurant openings in Paris to watch in 2026

Paris, France 13 new restaurant openings in Paris to watch in 2026 Paris in 2026 is running hot and tight: costs keep rising, margins are squeezed, so the openings that land tend to be smaller, chef-led and built around a clear idea, not a sprawling menu. The hype cycle is brutal and bookings go fast. […]

3 new hotel openings in Venice to watch in 2026

Venice, Italy 3 new hotel openings in Venice to watch in 2026 Venice’s 2026 hotel openings are a test of taste: anyone can trade on palazzi and canals, fewer get the balance right between history, design and liveability once the day-trippers clear out. This is our curated, regularly updated list of new hotels opening in […]

4 new hotel openings in Paris to watch in 2026

Paris, France 4 new hotel openings in Paris to watch in 2026 Paris does not need another pretty hotel, which is exactly why the 2026 openings have to work harder. This year’s new addresses trade postcard romance for sharper rooms, louder stories and better reasons to stay, from reborn nightlife landmarks to polished hideouts with […]

5 new hotel openings in Greece to watch in 2026

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Greece 5 new hotel openings in Greece to watch in 2026 Greece’s 2026 hotel openings move well beyond the usual island fantasy, with new addresses in Athens, on lesser-hyped islands and in restored buildings with a stronger sense of place. This is our curated, regularly updated list of new hotels opening across Greece in 2026, […]

The Mediterranean hot list Spring 2026

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The Mediterranean The Mediterranean hot list Spring 2026 Every season, a few Mediterranean openings and projects land before the wider hype catches up. The Mediterranean hot list is our seasonal dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Med, from design-forward launches and smart new addresses to exhibitions and events that are […]

The 2025 hot list: the 13 best new hotels in France

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France The 2025 hot list: the 13 best new hotels in France The list of all-new 2025 hotels in France Do you want to know where to book a stay in France, right now? Hotel aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where to go – and with a slew of highly anticipated […]

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