Articles in this section look at some of the world's greatest hotels and hotel chains, and also some of the issues facing hotels in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Tourism in Israel: growing up Israel Hotel Association, Tel Aviv

Why Hungary? Forte Agip Hotel, Budapest

Tropical dream Soneva Fushi Resort, Maldives

At the heart of Sri Lanka - those magnificent old-world hotels beside the lake Kandy Hotels

The resort to be in Ken Sam, Managing Director, Baobab Holiday Resort Ltd

Keeping tabs on hotels The International Hotel Association (IHA)

Hotels and the environment Dagmar Woodward, General Manager, May Fair Inter-Continental London and Chairperson, Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts' Worldwide Environment Committee

Small Luxury Hotels plan global brand and identify industry trends Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Welcome to Austria! The Austrian Hotel Association

Welcome to Bulgaria Castle Hotel Hrankov

Equipping the best Episkopiana Hotel

Sheraton hotels - the business traveller's first choice ITT Sheraton

The new look of Hotel Europa & Regina The Luxury Collection, ITT Sheraton

Touring the Gambia Gambia Hotel Association

Leading the technological revolution Michael Stajdel, Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Sales, Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts

Setting the pace Dubai Park Hotel

An ideal place for rest and recreation Marbella Resort Hotel

New horizons in hospitality Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Liberty Resort & Hotel