'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

BBC - Oct 29, 2026

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

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In her New York solo exhibition at 47 Canal, Hong Kong-raised artist Cici Wu animates the gallery space with 11 paper lanterns made using traditional techniques. Inside the lanterns constructed with bamboo and willow sticks and sheathed in mulberry paper, she has placed pulsating LED lights that cast moving shadows. There is something cinematic about these luminous sculptures that are traditionally vessels of memories and loss. The pulsating light in each lantern corresponds to a section of the...

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American Airlines and Citi are raising annual fees on two AAdvantage credit cards to $150, adding travel credits and rewards while leaving cardholders to decide whether the benefits justify paying more. The post American Airlines Joins the $150 Credit Card Club. What Do Travelers Get? appeared first on Business Traveller.

Etihad Rail Partners with Citymapper for Journey Planning

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Etihad Rail Partners with Citymapper for Journey Planning

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Global Industry Leaders Take the Stage at ITB Americas Conference 2026

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With the inaugural ITB Americas set to kick off in just two weeks, 90+ speakers from WTTC, Netflix, Expedia Group and beyond are set to take the stage at the ITB Americas Conference in Guadalajara. Featuring over 40 sessions, the ITB Americas Conference will bring together leading voices across the travel industry to explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of travel. Taking place alongside the inaugural ITB Americas from 10 to 12 November 2026 at Expo Guadalajara, the ITB Americas Conference will serve as a platform for three days of strategic dialogue, industry insights and international exchange. As the show’s knowledge hub, the conference will connect senior executives, policymakers, destination leaders and innovators to explore the developments transforming travel across the Americas and global markets.

Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank

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Set along the shores of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, Janu Al Marjan Island brings Janu’s distinctive approach to coastal living to one of the United Arab Emirates’ most anticipated and exclusive waterfront addresses for the first time. Just 70 km from Dubai, the development is located adjacent to Wynn Al Marjan Island, the region’s first integrated resort. Part of Aman Group, Janu is a hotel, residence and lifestyle brand offering a new expression of hospitality, centred on connection, wellbeing and shared experiences.

WTTC Hails London as a Model for Growth as Global Travel Leaders Gather for WTM

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Meet NFL star Drake Maye’s wife Ann Michael, whose ‘Bakemas’ TikTok series went viral

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Touch grass, literally: Explore why walking therapy is on the rise

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There’s More to Qatar: Why Business Travellers are Staying Longer

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There’s More to Qatar: Why Business Travellers are Staying Longer

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'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters

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