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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
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
The Archives of Ontario now accepts online payments for certified copies of birth, marriage and death records used to prove Canadian citizenship by descent. The change takes effect on October 28, 2026 and applies to anyone ordering Ontario records, including the large number of American requesters.
CIC News 4 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
New analysis released in October 2026 shows Turkish‑origin retirees in Germany receive significantly lower pensions and face higher poverty rates than native retirees. The findings, based on data up to June 2026, highlight a €360 monthly pension gap and unemployment risks for this group, affecting former guest workers now reaching retirement age.
InfoMigrants 4 min read
Mauritania has intensified the return of non‑Senegalese migrants, sending them across the border to Senegal after a policy shift reported at the end of 2025. The new practice is ongoing as of August 2026 and mainly affects migrants expelled from Mauritania, especially Black foreign nationals from West Africa.
InfoMigrants 4 min read
Times Higher Education will wind down its international student recruitment and marketing arm, BMI, by the end of 2026. The closure, announced without a specific date, impacts prospective students, universities and education counsellors who rely on BMI’s fairs, workshops, scholarship summits and networking events. Stakeholders must adjust plans as the company ceases operations.
The PIE News 4 min read
The Irish High Court ordered the Department of Justice to reconsider a Gazan student’s long‑stay study visa refusal within ten working days. The ruling follows a hearing on October 27, 2026 and applies to Gazan applicants whose visas were denied on documentary grounds.
The PIE News 4 min read
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
