Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

BBC - Oct 21, 2026

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

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Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced its 2027 theme, Travel without boundaries: Shaping global travel through experience, reflecting how travellers’ interests, passions and expectations are reshaping where, why and how people travel, while also creating business opportunities across the tourism industry. Taking place from 3–6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2027 will explore how destinations and businesses can respond to these changing motivations by developing experiences that attract visitors, encourage spending, and create lasting value for local communities.

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Oct 21, 2026

Streiks: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände

In einigen europäischen Ländern müssen sich Reisende auf Ausfälle im Zug- und Flugverkehr einstellen. The post Streiks: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände appeared first on Business Traveller.

Marriott and Springpod open doors to hospitality careers for more than 10,500 young people

Oct 21, 2026

Marriott and Springpod open doors to hospitality careers for more than 10,500 young people

Free virtual work experience is connecting young people with hotel placements and jobs, as the partnership earns a nomination at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.

Miral and Etihad Rail Partner to Boost Yas Island Connectivity

Oct 21, 2026

Miral and Etihad Rail Partner to Boost Yas Island Connectivity

New collaboration will connect Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with the Yas Express shuttle network, making it easier for residents and guests to reach Yas Island’s attractions, hotels, and experiences

Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez on Hong Kong debut, Pavarotti’s regret and singing food

Oct 21, 2026

Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez on Hong Kong debut, Pavarotti’s regret and singing food

Before Juan Diego Florez became one of the most celebrated opera tenors of his generation, he was on his way to being a pop star. Music was always part of family life. His father, Ruben Florez, was a respected singer of Peruvian criolla folk music; his mother, Maria Teresa Salom, managed a Lima pub with live music. As a boy, Juan Diego Florez would sometimes be asked to stand in and perform with his guitar. That early exposure gave him his first taste of being on stage, and by his teens, he was...

Meet Willa Lou Deary, Keri Russell’s daughter who joined her at Paris Fashion Week

Oct 21, 2026

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The Diplomat actress Keri Russell’s 13-year-old daughter Willa made a rare public appearance earlier this month when she accompanied her mother to the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6. Russell, 50, wore a white blouse with a high collar paired with a structured black miniskirt. Meanwhile, Willa opted for an all-pink look featuring a tweed jacket and matching skirt set. Here’s everything you need to know about Keri Russell’s mini-me daughter, Willa Lou...

Taiwan lights the way at WTM 2026

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ENGLAND ORIGINALS LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE WITH NEW NORMAN HERITAGE AND WELLNESS ITINERARIES

Oct 21, 2026

ENGLAND ORIGINALS LAUNCHES TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE WITH NEW NORMAN HERITAGE AND WELLNESS ITINERARIES

England Originals have launched a 4th edition Travel Trade Guide, providing inspiration, new products and practical information for the trade to help them develop new multi-city England itineraries for 2027 and beyond. This new travel trade guide gives tour operators, wholesalers, DMCs and travel advisors the tools to create bookable multi-city programmes for groups and FIT, across 11 of England’s Historic Cities. They include Canterbury, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chester, Durham, Greenwich, Lancaster, Lincoln, Salisbury, Stratford-upon-Avon and York.

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

Oct 21, 2026

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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget

Oct 21, 2026

Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Experience Kissimmee Launches Film Kissimmee

Oct 21, 2026

Experience Kissimmee Launches Film Kissimmee

Experience Kissimmee announces the launch of Film Kissimmee, the official film commission for Osceola County. The commission is created to attract film, television, commercial and digital media productions, showcase the destination’s diverse filming locations and expand opportunities for the local tourism economy. Film Kissimmee will serve as a central resource for production companies, location managers and digital content creators seeking filming opportunities in Central Florida. The initiative connects industry professionals with a wide range of filming locations, local expertise and production resources to help bring stories to life in Osceola County.

Meet Nathan Fielder, who co-directed the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything

Oct 21, 2026

Meet Nathan Fielder, who co-directed the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything

If there’s one name Hollywood cannot stop raving about this autumn, it’s Nathan Fielder. The 43-year-old Canadian comedian is behind the hit new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, released on October 16, which earned an impressive US$15 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend. Fielder co-directed the A24 production with Lance Oppenheim after the disgraced Theranos founder and CEO and her long-time partner, Billy Evans, invited them to their rented Del...

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