UAE Oil Spill Closes Umm Al Quwain Beaches and Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah
All Umm Al Quwain beaches are closed after a tanker oil spill, while Sharjah has shut Al Hamriyah Beach as a precaution. No reopening date has been announced.
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ANA Adds Flight Booking and WeChat Pay Inside WeChat
ANA customers in China can now book flights, pay with WeChat Pay and manage tickets inside WeChat. Online check-in and flight-status features are planned.
Princess Expands Sanctuary Collection to Five More Ships in 2027
Princess is adding Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships, starting with Royal Princess. Check the launch dates, private spaces and package rules.
Airbnb Curbs Checkout Chores Under New Rules From November 20
Airbnb’s new policy limits dishwashing, bed-stripping and off-site trash requests for bookings made from November 20, while preserving basic guest responsibilities.
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.Here Unveils Nowhere Private Island for Maldives Group Buyouts
Nowhere Private Island pairs two residences with private pools, dining and wellness at .Here Baa Atoll, creating a secluded Maldives retreat for one group.
Finland Invites 16 Singles on a Culinary Blind Date
Visit Finland is offering 16 singles hosted four-day trips to Helsinki or Tampere in February 2027, with group dinner dates. Apply by November 10.
Italy and Spain to End Border Checks on Flights and Ferries
Italy and Spain will let their temporary air and sea border checks expire at the end of October 22, restoring normal Schengen arrangements for travelers.
Italy Faces November Rail, Flight and Public Transport Strikes
Italy’s November strike calendar includes a national rail walkout and air traffic control action on November 20–22, plus earlier city transport stoppages.
Dubai Opens Glass Ledges 240 Meters Above Palm Jumeirah
Eight glass ledges now extend beyond The View at The Palm, 240 meters above Dubai. Access is included in admission, with adult tickets from AED115.
Emirates and flydubai Offer Up to 7,200 Miles for Dubai Stays
Eligible Skywards members can earn up to 7,200 bonus Miles on a Dubai holiday or stopover with Emirates or flydubai. Register and book by November 5.
MSC World Atlantic Gets a Two-Deck Family Villa With a Private Cinema
MSC Cruises has unveiled the Grand Hamptons Villa for eight guests, with a private cinema, kids’ suite and terrace, debuting on World Atlantic in November 2027.
Air India’s New Mumbai–Toronto Flight Will Take 20 Hours via Rome
Air India launches Mumbai–Toronto flights on October 25, with a Rome stop making the westbound trip more than 20 hours. The return is scheduled nonstop.
Hilton Lets Honors Members Pay Hotel Bills With Points in Its App
Hilton’s Pay with Points launches at 150 U.S. hotels for eligible Honors members, with a wider rollout planned through early 2027.