As A.I. Agents Begin Shopping, Brands Are Changing Their Sales Pitch

New York Times - Oct 3, 2026

Faced with bots immune to traditional marketing tactics, marketers are racing to win them over with logic and data.

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WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide

Oct 3, 2026

WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the voice, growth and competitiveness of millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the global Travel & Tourism sector. The partnership brings together WTTC’s specialist Travel & Tourism expertise, economic research and industry insight with ICC’s global business network spanning more than 45 million businesses across over 170 countries. Together, the organisations will provide SMEs with practical guidance, tools, insights, connections and opportunities to help them grow and compete.

HOW HERITAGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY

Oct 3, 2026

HOW HERITAGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY

For generations, South Africans have known how to welcome people, whether through a steaming pot of umngqusho shared around the fire or the careful sweeping of a verandah before guests arrived. Hospitality is a vital part of our heritage and has long been one of the threads connecting our various cultures and traditions. As a nation, we are well-known for it: a quality closely linked to the philosophy of ubuntu, which reminds us that our humanity is bound up in one another.

The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient

Oct 3, 2026

The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient

Americans may be watching their wallets, but they aren’t giving up their vacations. New findings from MMGY’s 2026 Portrait of American Travelers™ “Fall Edition” reveal that travel demand is rebounding this fall, with Americans expecting to spend $5,655 on leisure travel over the next 12 months and take nearly four vacations, both up from the “Summer Edition” of the survey.

New baby bank 'open to everybody'

Oct 3, 2026

New baby bank 'open to everybody'

The facility offers essential items for free, including clothes for babies and small children.

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Oct 3, 2026

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and home to this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, offers bites as exquisite as its reputation. For those checking out the awards this month, be sure to make time for the city’s food scene, which is every bit as compelling as its bar culture. Alongside traditional trattorias, a new generation of chefs with fine-dining pedigrees steps away from rigid traditions, experimenting with fermentation menus, sustainable work hours, and a fusion of cultures....

Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers

Oct 3, 2026

Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers

Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

Oct 3, 2026

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

Oct 3, 2026

Is adopting Chinese fashion appropriation or appreciation? Artisans weigh in on the debate

As international fashion companies increasingly incorporate traditional Chinese design elements into their collections, accusations of cultural appropriation have flooded social media. In recent years, brands such as Zara and Adidas have been criticised for adopting Chinese tailoring features such as Mandarin collars and pankou, or frog buttons. While Zara drew backlash for mislabelling these elements as generic “fireman clasps” without acknowledging their heritage, Adidas sparked debate over...

White House Filing Claims President Has Authority to Bar News Outlets

Oct 3, 2026

White House Filing Claims President Has Authority to Bar News Outlets

The Trump administration again defended the decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and to exclude journalists from the pool that covers the president in small spaces.

35 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026

Oct 3, 2026

35 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2026

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Federal Watchdog Investigates Adam Kinzinger for Kalshi Bets on His Pardon

Oct 3, 2026

Federal Watchdog Investigates Adam Kinzinger for Kalshi Bets on His Pardon

The inquiry by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission centers on bets the former congressman made on Kalshi in the weeks before he was pardoned in January 2025.

US Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions

Oct 3, 2026

US Sanctions A7, a Russia Firm That Helps Sidestep Economic Restrictions

The move followed reports detailing how A7, a Moscow firm, uses shell companies around the world to move funds for clients who are themselves subject to sanctions.

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