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Where to go and what to know before you pack. Recent gists below.
The gist: Schengen’s new fingerprint and facial-scan system is creating waits of up to 5 hours, while Ireland and the UK avoid EES checks for American visitors.
Travel Off Path · October 29, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Vrbo now lets travelers reserve eligible vacation rentals with no money due at booking through Reserve Now, Pay Later.
Skift · October 29, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Frontier is charging much more and carrying more passengers, but record revenue of nearly $1.4 billion still came with a $104 million loss.
Skift · October 29, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Hidden Pond is a peaceful, activity-filled Maine resort offering quiet fall stays before it closes from October 31 to May 1.
Matador Network · October 23, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Wyndham is adapting its booking systems for AI agents so more travelers may book hotels directly with Wyndham instead of through travel websites.
Skift · October 23, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: New York City will end its horse-drawn carriage industry by mid-2028 after years of animal-welfare and safety concerns.
Skift · October 23, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Corporate travel to Saudi Arabia has largely stopped as ongoing Houthi attacks leave Riyadh airport restricted and travelers rerouting by road.
Skift · October 22, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Meta sees travel as a top use case for its Muse AI assistant and is exploring ways to earn money from trip planning across its apps.
Skift · October 22, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Arizona’s Chiricahua National Monument is now the US’s 64th national park, bringing official new status to its striking volcanic rock formations.
Condé Nast Traveler · October 22, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: United Airlines lowered its fourth-quarter profit outlook because jet fuel is costing more, with its forecast falling below analysts’ $1.76-per-share expectation.
Skift · October 21, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Sonesta has begun cutting jobs as a $2 billion offer puts hotels representing about 17% of its room system in play.
Skift · October 21, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Climate-driven drought is putting Greek islands and other European tourist destinations under pressure as hotels compete with local communities for limited water.
Skift · October 21, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: France’s cost-of-living protests are causing travel disruptions, with more than 2,000 arrests and countries updating their travel advice.
Skift · October 20, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The DOT has delayed until Jan. 1, 2027 a rule that could let airlines avoid paying some stranded passengers’ meal and hotel costs after maintenance disruptions.
The Points Guy · October 20, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Around 34% of Saudi Arabia’s scheduled flights did not operate on Monday as airlines continued avoiding Riyadh after attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels.
Skift · October 20, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The UK is trying to turn India’s growing travel market into longer, wider trips beyond London, with spending forecast to reach £1.5 billion by 2030.
Skift · October 19, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Overseas travel to the U.S. fell 4.3% in September to 2.7 million arrivals, extending a months-long decline.
Skift · October 19, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Southwest will overhaul Rapid Rewards on January 1, 2027, renaming status levels and changing how travelers earn points, perks and Companion Pass benefits.
The Points Guy · October 19, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: ETIAS is not available yet, so websites selling these European travel waivers are scams.
The Points Guy · October 16, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Southwest is replacing its loyalty program’s elite tiers with Silver, Gold and new top-tier Platinum, while making credit-card spending more important and removing a shortcut to the Companion Pass.
The Points Guy · October 16, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
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