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These are the Best New Hotels of 2025—and They Have Stories to Tell
The best hotels offer so much more than a place to stay. In this episode of Unpacked, go behind the scenes of our Best New Hotels list to discover the hotels that are helping to redefine a destination, setting a new bar for sustainability and design, and bringing travelers into communities where their dollars can really count. Host Aislyn Greene and senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers—Afar's resident hotel expert—share inspiration for your next great trip.
In 2025, Hotels are Becoming Local Heroes
On this episode, you’ll learn:
How hotels are uplifting local communities and preserving…
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