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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Four migrants died and six were hospitalized after a pirogue carrying 113 people, mostly children, was rescued off El Hierro early Friday. The rescue took place on an eight‑day crossing from The Gambia and adds to a sharp rise in arrivals to the Canary Islands.
InfoMigrants 4 min read
Silkhaus, a Dubai‑based short‑term rental operator, will cease its holiday‑home business at the end of November 2026. The shutdown takes effect after the last day of November and impacts travelers who have booked or plan to book Silkhaus properties.
Skift 4 min read
Gravity Haus now lets members use its mountain properties for a day without staying overnight, announced in October 2026 and aimed at members and day‑use guests at its 13 locations in the western United States and British Columbia.
Skift 5 min read
Saskatchewan’s 2026 nomination quota for capped sectors is almost exhausted, with only about 12% of slots remaining, while uncapped sectors still have significant capacity. The figures are from the province’s October processing statistics update and apply to applicants and employers using the SINP streams for the rest of the year.
CIC News 5 min read
Around 20 long‑haul airlines have announced they will not operate flights to Dubai until late March 2027, pushing their return to the spring season. The postponement affects hotel operators that had counted on winter capacity from these carriers.
Skift 3 min read
Canada will move to permanent daylight saving time in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Saskatchewan and northwestern Ontario on November 1 2026, while the rest of the country continues the traditional fall clock change. The shift creates a new patchwork of year‑round time zones across the nation.
Immigration News Canada 5 min read
Accor has introduced the Hosting Change sustainability roadmap, a 2026-2030 plan that ties environmental and social goals to hotel performance. The initiative takes effect immediately and applies to the Group’s more than 5,800 hotels worldwide.
Skift 3 min read
Documented released a guide outlining work options for immigrants in the United States. The guide became available on Oct 30 2026 and targets immigrants who hold a valid work authorization and are seeking either traditional employment or contract‑based work.
Documented 3 min read
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, federal Medicaid funding is limited to U.S. citizens, green‑card holders and a few other groups, excluding many lawfully present immigrants such as refugees and asylees without a green card. The change, enacted by the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” will affect Medicaid coverage for up to 900,000 New York residents.
Documented 4 min read
New NYC regulation mandates a $22.13 minimum hourly wage for independent‑contractor grocery and food delivery workers, effective April 1 2026, and outlines specific pay and safety obligations for third‑party delivery apps regardless of immigration status.
Documented 3 min read
GoBritanya announced that its student accommodation contracts now run from two to 51 weeks, giving students greater flexibility across the UK. The change is effective immediately and targets all international and domestic students seeking short‑term or long‑term housing.
The PIE News 3 min read
