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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
Western Sydney International Airport opened for passenger operations on 25 October 2026, providing 24‑hour service for airlines and travellers. The new hub serves residents west of Sydney and offers an alternative to the curfew‑restricted Kingsford Smith Airport, affecting anyone planning flights to or from the Sydney region.
eTurboNews 5 min read
Disney announced it will cut between 100 and 200 jobs in its theme park division, focusing on the Imagineering team that creates attractions. The announcement came on Oct 30 2026 and applies to Disney employees involved in design and development of park experiences.
Skift 3 min read
Alaska Airlines will lay off 200 back‑office employees. The announcement was made on Oct 30 2026 and targets staff in Washington state and Hawaii. The move is aimed at controlling costs after a steep rise in fuel prices and a $416 million loss in the last nine months.
Skift 3 min read
Hyatt and Hilton have agreed to suspend their trademark opposition over the 'Select' brand. The suspension was announced on Friday and applies to the ongoing dispute between the two hotel chains, affecting the use of the Select name in future branding for both existing and upcoming properties.
Skift 3 min read
Visit Norway has refreshed its five‑year‑old public‑toilet guide by adding a ‘great again’ line referencing President Trump’s recent insult. The tweak was made Monday night and targets travelers seeking restroom information along Norway’s scenic routes. The update has already driven a dramatic rise in page views.
Skift 3 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
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
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
The 2nd UN Tourism Conference on Tourism for Rural Development will be held on 10 December 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, followed by the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2026 Ceremony and the 4th Annual Meeting of the Best Tourism Villages Network on 11 December 2026. The events target stakeholders interested in rural tourism, community development and partnership building.
UN Tourism 3 min read
Airbnb will enforce a new house rules policy on November 20, standardising all rules in a single location on each listing and stopping hosts from adding extra demands via messages or signs. The change targets both guests and hosts using the platform.
Tourism Review 3 min read
