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Staysskift.com9 Nov

Expedia’s $676 Million in Acquisitions Points to More B2B Buying

Expedia’s 2026 deals are a fraction of the nearly $6 billion it spent in 2015. But three acquisitions in nine months, plus CEO Ariane Gorin’s pledge to keep investing, signal that Expedia is a buyer again.

Airlinessimpleflying.com9 Nov

United Airlines Launches 9 New Routes From Major West Coast Hub: See Full List Now

Nine new SFO connections expand Pacific reach and bolster year round East Coast feeds while adding seasonal Midwest and Florida service.

Transportindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Residential world cruise ship legally detained in Singapore

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has been legally detained in Singapore amid ongoing financial issues

Techskift.com9 Nov

Dear Robot: How Travel Is (and Isn’t) Talking to AI

Travel brands invest deeply in AI visibility, but according to Skift's audit of 50 major travel websites' crawler policies, few tell bots where to go — and the directives don't always match who actually gets in. That looks like a shaky starting point, as the rules of AI engagement change.

Airlinesthepointsguy.com9 Nov

American launches award sale: 1 million seats discounted, starting at 8,000 miles

American Airlines is offering up AAdvantage mileage discounts for the winter, with deals on more than 1 million coach seats.

Staysskift.com9 Nov

Can Venezuela Build a Different Kind of High-End Tourism?

Adriana Cisneros sees an opportunity for Venezuela to build a distinctive, conservation-minded tourism industry before the international hotel brands arrive. Whether that vision becomes reality will depend on political stability, security, and crucially, the choices made by the country's tourism leadership.

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

airBaltic signs Lufthansa wet-lease deal to scale back A220 fleet

airBaltic has signed a new wet lease agreement with Lufthansa Group in preparation to reduce its Airbus A220-300….

Airlinestravelweek.ca9 Nov

Tested: Air Canada Signature Class, from Montreal to Seoul

MONTREAL — Flying business class really comes into its own when you have to spend more than 14 hours sitting – or in this case, lying down. On Air Canada’s Montreal-Seoul route, as on many other ultra-long-haul flights, Signature Class makes the journey between two cities a much more comfortable experience, with opportunities to dine well, sleep, work or simply forget that you’re travelling in a confined space, 10,000 metres above the ground.

Placestravelweek.ca9 Nov

Register now for Tourism Ireland webinar, Nov. 12

Travel advisors will learn how to sell the destination in every season, plus get the chance to win an Irish gift basket.

Staysskift.com9 Nov

Hard Rock Hotels Plug Into Accor Without Selling a Stake

Hard Rock keeps its equity and hands Accor the task of developing its pipeline of non-casino hotels. Accor collects ongoing fees and gets a well-known brand to essentially rent out to its loyalty members.

Transportsomersetlive.co.uk9 Nov

Bristol Airport chaos as fog causes huge disruption

Flights to and from Bristol Airport are being delayed or diverted due to fog, with reduced visibility continuing to affect air travel.

Airlinescnbctv18.com9 Nov

Why 12 foreign airlines have approached the government over Mumbai airport's slot decision

A proposed shift of flights serving 14 international destinations to Navi Mumbai has triggered a dispute between Mumbai Airport and foreign carriers. The disagreement follows Indian airlines seeking assurances that they would not be alone in relocating operations, prompting opposition from 12 overseas airlines.

Placesindianexpress.com9 Nov

Bhigwan flamingos arrive early at Ujani reservoir, raising tourism hopes

Over 300 greater flamingos have arrived early at Ujani reservoir near Bhigwan, raising hopes of a tourism revival after a disappointing season.

Airlinestimesofindia.indiatimes.com9 Nov

Flat tyre can’t fly as force majeure defence for airline

Gujarat consumer commission ruled flat tyre not force majeure; upheld compensation and de-blacklisting for Ventura Air passenger after flight cancellation and late notice.

Placesindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Where is hot in December? The best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2026

From sandy Australian escapes to volcanic Spanish islands, here’s a selection of the best holiday destinations for winter sun in December

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

Emirates receives financing for two A350s adopting ‘innovative’ funding approach

Emirates has said it has received financing for two Airbus A350-900 widebodies, adopting an “innovative” funding approach combining….

Airlinesindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Singapore Airlines to spend £1.2 billion upgrading luxury long-haul cabins

Singapore Airlines has announced a S$2 billion investment in upgrading its long-haul cabins across all seat categories

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

Emirates opens $8 million Dubai cabin crew hospitality hub to UAE businesses

Emirates announced that it is opening the Dubai hospitality training center it built for its cabin crew to….

Staysskift.com9 Nov

Expedia Goes Live on Muse, but Its AI Wins Are Inside Its Own Apps

Expedia's Muse connection is live: CEO Ariane Gorin noted it may even have happened during the OTA's earnings call this week. So Skift took it for a spin to see what it can and cannot do.

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

Air France receives final Airbus A220-300 from initial 2019 order

Air France has received its 60th Airbus A220-300 from an order initially placed in 2019 to gradually replace….

Airlinestrend.az9 Nov

Uzbekistan agrees to raise weekly flights with Kazakhstan , China

BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 9. Uzbekistan has reached agreements with Kazakhstan and China to increase the frequency of passenger flights between the countries, Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport…

Airlinestradearabia.com9 Nov

Qatar Airways inaugurates new Doha – Bogotá – Caracas route

Qatar Airways has launched a twice-weekly service connecting Doha with Caracas and Bogotá, with the inaugural flight operating on November 4

Stayssouthcoastregister.com.au9 Nov

Trafalgar Verity : what it is like aboard new boutique ship | South Coast Register

Tour giant Trafalgar has launched its first river cruise on Trafalgar Verity. See why the 10-day Rhine itinerary delivers exceptional value for Aussies.

Airlinessouthcoastregister.com.au9 Nov

Qantas frequent flyer : why regional flights beat gift cards | South Coast Register

Qantas points redeemed on regional flights return up to 2.88 cents in value, quadrupling supermarket gift cards. See how to maximise economy rewards.

Airlinesthedailystar.net9 Nov

US - Bangla wins best domestic airline award , seven other honours

Carrier retains the top domestic airline title for the fifth consecutive year at The Bangladesh Monitor’s Airline of the Year 2026 ceremony

Airlinessmh.com.au9 Nov

New Brisbane Airport flightpath plan offers noise breaks for 482 , 000

Five options released for public consultation aim to smooth descents and rotate arrivals, while consultants’ wider proposals were discarded over fresh noise impacts.

Placesasianjournal.com9 Nov

Carlos Bulosan town library and museum get books , featured in prestigious magazine Arts & Culture

BINALONAN, PANGASINAN tourism officer Jessica T. Bautista (2nd from left) and asst librarian Sunshy B.

Placestravelerstoday.com9 Nov

Peru Named a Top Destination After Lima Hosts The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 Ceremony +

The world’s most prestigious culinary awards ceremony landed in Lima, Peru on November 4 — the first time in the event’s 24-year history that it has been held in South America — and the rankings it

Stays3aw.com.au9 Nov

Pub of the Week : Cherry Tree Hotel , Cremorne

Press PLAY to hear Tony Leonard’s full review Cherry Tree Hotel Where: 53 Balmain St, Cremorne Phone: 5796 9393 Internet: www.cherrytreehotel.com.au SCORE: 15/20 AUGUST 28 VENUE: Straight to the chase: The Cherry Tree is flying. Revamped, remodelled, this hard to find backstreet pub in Cremorne/Richmond is packing them in.

Airlines3ba.com.au9 Nov

QANTAS to bring non - stop Sydney - London flights in 2027

From October 2027, the airline’s flagship Kangaroo Route between Sydney and London will operate non-stop for the first time, ending...

Staysblayneychronicle.com.au9 Nov

Orange Hotel Canobolas sold in multi - million deal | Blayney Chronicle

Orange's historic Hotel Canobolas has sold. Read how the blockbuster off-market pub deal unfolded across the region.

Staysscoop.co.nz9 Nov

International Medical Conferences Fill Christchurch Hotel Rooms

Conference delegates are high-value visitors, not only because they stay longer and spend more, but because they bring world-leading expertise to Christchurch.

Staysgazette-news.co.uk9 Nov

Man jailed for sexually assaulting boy in Witham hotel

A man from Halstead has been jailed for more than three years after he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy in a hotel room in Witham.

Airlinesaerotime.aero8 Nov

Air France A350 departure deviation brings it close to American A321 at LAX

An Air France Airbus A350-900 and an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 were involved in a near-mid-air collision shortly….

Airlinesskift.com8 Nov

Aviation’s Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

Battery incidents are rising and airlines are tightening restrictions, with cabin crews the last line of defense. Is the industry doing enough to prevent the next fire, or simply getting better at putting them out?

Transportdailymail.co.uk8 Nov

The ultimate guide to Christmas attractions: 65 UK days out to book now, from Rudolph meets to light trails and steam train rides

It's beginning to look a lot like...okay, it's not actually...but it soon will be! Here, the Daily Mail has compiled a bumper guide to making the most of the festive season (when it comes).

Staystheguardian.com7 Nov

Albania’s restored stone houses throw open the doors to visitors

A project to convert the country’s traditional kulla houses into guesthouses offers a true flavour of ancient hospitality in a part of the country almost untouched by tourism Sunlight pours through a tiny stone window, causing the wooden floorboards to creak as they warm up. The sound of sheep’s bells filters in from a passing flock.