Out With the Old, In with the New
The 2025 hospitality trends you’ll need to know.
We’re starting fresh, with intel and developments that will make this another exciting and busy year in travel. Buckle up for what’s coming:
No more visa-free travel to Europe and the UK (sorry, Yanks)
Hotels are leaving the building (they’re everywhere else)
Heading for cooler climes (sorry, Med)
Reaching for the stars (no, the real ones)
Nature is, as ever, the answer
Stay tuned next week for our annual Best New Hotel Openings Preview, and in the meantime, you can catch up here.
Got Your Europe and UK Visa Yet?
Bad news, Americans: The days of rolling into Rome, Paris, and London without filing out some paperwork beforehand are running out. In 2025, Europe and Great Britain are launching travel authorization programs to register short-term visitors.
Let’s start with the Brits. Starting January 8, non-UK residents entering England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits of up to six months. Applying is easy, through the ETA app or online, and approval should be granted within three working days. The ETA will be valid for two years, can be used for multiple entries, and costs £10 (roughly $12.)
On to Europe.