33 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
Qantas Brings Back a Trans-Tasman Route for Summer
Qantas resumed Adelaide-Auckland flights on October 30, running through April 26, 2027.
Marriott Is Quietly Closing the Door on a citizenM Perk
From November 17, the paid mycitizenM+ subscription reportedly stops accepting new enrollments and renewals.
Varanasi’s Newest Hotel Pairs Strictly Vegetarian Dining With Banaras Cinema
Summit Heritage Kashinaama, an 18-room hotel in Varanasi, was set to open November 1 under the Mandir Collection.
Ethiopian Airlines Adds a Third Door Into Mozambique
Ethiopian Airlines now flies to Nacala three times a week, its third Mozambique destination after Maputo and Beira.
A New Rival Is Taking On Eurostar Between Amsterdam and Paris
GoVolta launches a daily Amsterdam–Paris train on December 14, with a scheduled journey of about 7 hours 8 minutes.
Spain’s Regional Trains Are About to Get Easier to Hop On
From December 12, Renfe no longer requires seat reservations on nine groups of Media Distancia and Regional routes.
Budapest to Belgrade by Train Is Back, With Tickets Already on Sale
Direct Budapest–Belgrade trains resume December 13 with two departures a day, from €41.40 in second class.
Hyatt Just Claimed a Mexican Resort Known as the Most Instagrammable Hotel
Impression Isla Mujeres, a 123-suite adults-only all-inclusive, has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Ship Yet Is About to Meet Its First American Passengers
Legend of the Seas, the third Icon Class ship, makes its first U.S. departure from Fort Lauderdale on November 8.
Singapore Airlines Is About to Rip Out Its Most Famous Seats
Singapore Airlines will unveil new First and Business Class suites on November 6, with retrofits of its A350 fleet starting in early 2027.
Napa’s Newest Rosewood Opens Its Books This Week
Rosewood Calistoga opens to public bookings on November 4 for stays beginning April 15, 2027, from $2,100 a night.
Hyatt’s Thompson Brand Finally Lands in Italy
Thompson Rome has opened in a restored 1940s building as the brand’s first hotel in Italy.
A Three-and-a-Half-Year World Cruise Just Ran Aground on Fuel Costs
Villa Vie Residences suspended its Odyssey world voyage in Cambodia on October 27, blaming sharply higher fuel costs.
Sydney Is About to Sell Lounge Access to Anyone With A$29
Plaza Premium will open a 113-seat paid domestic lounge in Sydney’s Terminal 2 in early December, with entry from A$29.
Spain Weighs Shutting Its Busiest High-Speed Line
After a collision near Urda killed at least 68 people, Spain’s transport minister says a Madrid-Barcelona suspension is being studied.
Before You Pay to Enter Europe, Read This
Europe’s ETIAS entry authorization is not yet operating, yet unofficial sites are already selling application help.
An Airport Terminal Was Rebuilt While Planes Kept Flying
Hollywood Burbank Airport has opened a newly built terminal, constructed without halting flights and framed as preparation for the LA28 Olympics.
Lanai’s Holiday Package Includes a Semi-Private Flight From Oahu
Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Sensei Lanai have unveiled a festive programme with semi-private Lanai Air flights included.
Electric Air Taxis Just Flew Over Tampa Bay, but You Can’t Book One Yet
Joby and BETA flew eVTOL demonstration flights over Tampa Bay on October 30, but no regular passenger service has been announced.
That ETIAS Website You Found Online Can’t Actually Approve You
More than 150 sites reportedly offer ETIAS help even though the EU is not yet accepting applications.
The World’s Busiest Museum Draws More Than Twice the Louvre’s Crowds
Beijing’s Palace Museum tops the TEA index with 19 million visitors; the Louvre is fourth with about 9 million.
Greenland Finished Its Airport Trio, and Copenhagen Is Now Direct
Ilulissat’s new international airport is Greenland’s third new airport since 2024 and has a direct Copenhagen route.
Where Europe’s Flight Prices Are Falling Fastest for 2027
Skyscanner’s best-value list for 2027 is led by Bilbao, Wroclaw and Bordeaux, with airfares down by a third or more.
Copenhagen Is Building a Bathhouse Big Enough for 380 Swimmers
KAI, a Kengo Kuma-designed water culture house on Paper Island, opens December 5 with 10 pools, three saunas and an outdoor onsen.
Times Square’s Next Hotel Comes With a Free-Fall Thrill Ride
The StandardX Times Square plans 1,800 keys, an observation deck, a rooftop pool and an enclosed free-fall ride, opening in 2028.
A Major Italian Airport Is Shutting Down for All of November
Naples Airport will close to air traffic for the whole of November for a roughly €30 million runway renovation.
Pennsylvania’s Flagship Train Is About to Run Twice a Day
Starting November 18, Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian doubles to two daily round trips between New York and Pittsburgh.
Shanghai Disney’s Third Hotel Has a Date, and a First for the Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort’s 400-room Enchanted Star Hotel opens December 16, with reservations starting November 6.
A Grand Canyon Tour Operator Is Suing Over the $100 Foreigner Fee
A Phoenix tour company says the federal surcharge on international visitors has cost it customers, and argues Congress never authorized it.
MSC Decides Dinner at Sea Should Not Cost Extra on Its Newest Ship
MSC World Asia will offer a large slate of complimentary dining outlets on Mediterranean sailings starting December 4.
Sydney’s Metro Just Swallowed a 130-Year-Old Suburban Line
Sydney Metro’s Southwest extension opened on October 30, linking Sydenham to Bankstown over a converted suburban railway.
A Balkan Beach Destination Now Wants Visas From Five Big Markets
From November 1, ordinary passport holders from five countries need a Montenegrin visa unless they are exempt.
Spain Plans a 24-Hour Walkout That Could Strand Your November Trip
A 24-hour general strike set for November 11 could disrupt flights, high-speed trains and transfers across Spain.
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