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Straight from the trade press and the travel desks — Skift, Travel Weekly, The Points Guy, Cruise Industry News, Hotel Management, the State Department and more, merged and sorted newest first. This section is live: it's whatever was published in the last few hours, not a daily digest.

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Airlines Get More Time on Mumbai Airport Cuts — But the Move to Navi Mumbai Is Still Coming

Skiftabout 4 hours ago

Navi Mumbai says it has capacity, infrastructure, a transit hotel, a road network to reach the airport. What it needs now is international passengers.

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Rakuten is offering 10% cash back at PetSmart, Gap and more until Wednesday

The Points Guyabout 1 hour ago

Rakuten is offering 10% cash back with select merchants during its Big Stack Event running through Oct. 7.

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WestJet Cancels All Flights To 13 International Destinations: See Full List Now

Simple Flying11 minutes ago

Three are long-haul, while the rest are within the Caribbean, Mexico and the US. Find them all here!

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Galveston Wharves Board Votes to Continue Fifth Cruise Terminal Talks

Cruise Industry Newsabout 1 hour ago

Negotiations for a fifth cruise terminal at Port of Galveston are moving forward after the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees unanimously voted for them to continue at its Sept. 22 meeting. Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO, noted in a press release that he believes the Board mad

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How Hospitality HR Leaders Are Planning for 2027: Staffing, Budgeting, and Compliance Best Practices

Hotel Management1 day ago

lbarrick Mon, 10/05/2026 - 10:55 Wed, 10/21/2026 - 13:00 Resource Type Roundtables | Webinars Nydia Hoskins Debra Punke Anneliesse Cooper Merrick Dresnin Chris Oclaray Tonya Muncey With labor costs continuing to rise and workforce regulations evolving, hospitality operators face increasing pressure

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Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland

New York Times Travelabout 11 hours ago

In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses.

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Budget Car Rental Discount Codes: 35% Off

Condé Nast Travelerabout 1 hour ago

From military savings of 35% to 25% weekly rental discounts, here is how to secure the best rates on your next vehicle with a verified Budget car rental coupon or promo code.

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Saudi Arabia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

U.S. State Department22 days ago

Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans , and local laws regarding social media activity . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restric

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Inside Mews’ $2.5 Billion Valuation: Can the Economics Catch Up?

Skiftabout 4 hours ago

Mews has nearly $20 billion flowing through its platform; the opportunity – and harder part – now is to capture more value from the money and operations it already touches.

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American Airlines plans massive (and badly-needed) lounge at Charlotte hub

The Points Guyabout 2 hours ago

American Airlines will build a huge new Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a badly-needed facility.

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United Airlines Launches 10 Major New Nonstop Routes This Month: See List Now

Simple Flyingabout 1 hour ago

They are from seven hubs across the US. Find all of them here!

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DNV Appoints New Head of Miami Cruise Center

Cruise Industry Newsabout 2 hours ago

DNV announced it has strengthened its Miami Cruise Center by appointing Oceane King as its new head. The appointment reinforces DNV’s commitment to the cruise industry in the Americas and beyond, addressing evolving technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria,

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Power Up Your Workspace with Mockett’s PCS148

Hotel Management4 days ago

Bring power and fast charging right to the edge of your workspace with PCS148. This ETL Listed unit features two power outlets, two USB-C ports with up to 65W Power Delivery, and one USB-A port in a sleek clamp-mount design that keeps power within easy reach. lbarrick Fri, 10/02/2026 - 09:23 No cuto

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36 Hours in Vancouver, British Columbia: Things to Do and See

New York Times Travel1 day ago

It’s never been easier to explore this coastal city, where once-quiet neighborhoods now buzz with new global restaurants and community art spaces.

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60% Off Priceline Promo Code for October 2026

Condé Nast Travelerabout 2 hours ago

Book travel plans for less with verified Priceline coupon codes, including 20% off car rentals, up to 55% off bundles, 60% off Express Deals on hotels, and PTO sale offers this fall.

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Cambodia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

U.S. State Department22 days ago

Exercise increased caution in Cambodia due to crime , unrest , and unexploded ordnance . Exercise increased caution in Cambodia due to crime , unrest , and unexploded ordnance . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Review our Travel Guidance for Cambodia to learn how to p

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Why British Airways Can Afford To Lose 52 Seats on Its Biggest Plane

Skiftabout 5 hours ago

It seems less really is more. British Airways is removing dozens of seats from its A380s in pursuit of higher-value capacity.

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IHG One Rewards Credit Card review: A no-annual-fee option for IHG travelers

The Points Guyabout 2 hours ago

The IHG One Rewards Credit Card has no annual fee and offers IHG perks. See its benefits, earning rates and welcome offer to decide if it fits your needs.

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How Much Do British Airways Pilots Make Compared To Emirates Pilots?

Simple Flyingabout 1 hour ago

Both airlines pay their pilots differently, but salary is only one part of the compensation conversation.

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Holland America Line Expands to 12 Ships with Addition of Arcadia

Cruise Industry Newsabout 5 hours ago

Holland America Line announced today that it will expand its fleet to 12 ships with the addition of the Arcadia in 2029. P&O Cruises will transfer the ship to Holland America Line, strengthening the premium cruise line’s capacity, supporting continued demand growth and providing another platform for

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2027 Budget Crunch: Unlocking Hidden Revenue Streams Across the Hotel Asset

Hotel Management8 days ago

lbarrick Mon, 09/28/2026 - 15:03 Wed, 10/28/2026 - 13:00 Resource Type Roundtables | Webinars Ethan Glass Alvaro Fraile Esther Hertzfeld This budget season, hotels are looking beyond RevPAR for new sources of growth. This discussion will explore how operators are transforming overlooked assets into

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5 Hotels For Savoring the Fall

New York Times Travel1 day ago

These new or renovated getaways offer opportunities to bask in the season’s pastoral and cultural delights in comfort.

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Editor's Letter: Introducing the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards

Condé Nast Travelerabout 8 hours ago

In Condé Nast Traveler's November issue, we reveal readers' favorite hotels, resorts, airlines, spas, and more—plus, the continent that just keeps getting more popular.

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Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

U.S. State Department27 days ago

Exercise increased caution in Italy due to terrorism . There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations and on

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