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Marugal’s Pablo Carrington on breaking rules to create a luxury hotel portfolio
Pablo Carrington is the founder and CEO of Marugal, a hotel-management company with a deep connection to Spain that runs 14 properties across Europe. Carrington was born in the country and now lives on…
How Prisca Llagostera’s boutique hotels went global
Prisca Llagostera has built distinctive hotels from Andorra to South Africa. Here, she reflects on how to run hotels continents apart while keeping a recognisable identity.
Co-founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato, Tom Marchant, shares his must-visit spots of 2026
Three friends left their corporate jobs in 2005 to found luxury travel company Black Tomato, hoping to see what happens if itineraries were tailored to travellers. Based in London and New York, the team…
Philippine tourism is about to get a new identity under secretary Christina Garcia Frasco
Lawyer-turned-mayor Christina Garcia Frasco stepped onto the national stage in 2022 when incoming Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos Jr asked her to be his tourism minister. Tasked with steering the archipelago out of the pandemic…
How Stephan Bösch brought Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa back to life after its renovation
How do you breathe new life into a place where history lingers in every corner? Monocle sits down with Stephan Bösch – the new managing director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, southwestern…
A food lover’s guide to Parma: A city built on Prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano
Thinking of a long weekend in Italy in the new year? Whether you have a day or a more leisurely grazing stretch ahead of you, here are the spots you’ll want to seek out.
Twenty-five winter experiences to add to your itinerary from ‘Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook’
Monocle’s latest book scales new heights to bring Switzerland’s best bits within reach. Here, we share the best of the country’s seasonal experiences, from sumptuous suites to top labels and the locals to meet.
Where to keep warm this season: From a homely Slovenian retreat to a historic inn in Austria
We hike up the mountains of Slovenia for a stay that also serves delectable and visit a much-loved revived hotel in Austria. Plus: mix yourself a top tipple courtesy of Charles Ingvar.
How a new generation of hoteliers is keeping Grindelwald on the map
With its spectacular scenery, Grindelwald in the heart of the Bernese Oberland has long attracted skiers and nature lovers alike. But this celebrated mountain village isn’t resting on its laurels.
Where to shop in Manhattan now: Five multi-brand retailers worth visiting
Though several storied department stores have shut, a new crop of shops in the Big Apple is piquing interest.
