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Two thirds of UK families with…

✈️ 64% of UK families with accessibility needs may not travel abroad this summer. 42% avoided international travel last year due to accessibility issues in airports, airlines, and hotels. This results in a £45 billion loss to the global travel economy. 67% face booking challenges, while 52% find accessible accommodations costly and transport unreliable. 56% say airlines lack support for disabled passengers. 48% wait over 30 minutes for assistance upon landing. Action is needed for inclusive travel.
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CADO and 4AIR harmonise SAF registries

✈️ The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) and 4AIR have partnered to enhance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registry interoperability, improving data integrity and reducing double issuance risks. Key figures like Kennedy Ricci of 4AIR and Michael Schneider of CADO emphasize the importance of unified efforts in commercial and business aviation. This partnership aims to boost SAF demand, transparency, and cost efficiency. A similar agreement with 123Carbon was also announced.
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A definitive blow threatens more than a million seasonal rentals in Spain

🏠 In January 2025, Spain passed Real Decreto 13212/2024, requiring short-term rental landlords to register for a unique identification number (NRUA) by July 1. As of July 15, 87% of listings lack this number, risking removal. Non-compliance fines can reach €500,000. Localities like Malaga and Barcelona have imposed stricter measures, including moratoriums on new licenses and potential rent caps. Platforms must comply or adjust listings within 48 hours. Co-ownership associations now require 60% consent for rentals.
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Wyndham runs into RevPAR wall but development is humming

📈 Q2 2025 saw Wyndham Hotels & Resorts experience a 3% global RevPAR decline YoY, with a 4% drop in the U.S. Despite challenges like interest rates and inflation, EMEA RevPAR rose 7%, and Latin America and the Caribbean saw an 18% increase. Wyndham expanded its room count by 4% YoY and pipeline by 5%, marking 20 consecutive quarters of growth. International net rooms grew 8%, with significant expansion in EMEA and South Asia.
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Showerings – A Triple Vintage Cider

🍷 Showerings, a fine cider from Somerset, crafted with Dabinett apples from a single orchard, offers a blend of three vintages. Available online, it's priced at £45 for 12 x 375ml bottles and £30 for 6 x 375ml bottles. Enjoy it chilled in a stemmed wine glass, available at retailers like Jeroboams and Amathus Drinks, and served at top UK restaurants like Core by Clare Smyth and NOBU. Perfect as an aperitif, it's a refined alternative to wine.
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Travel and Tourism Sector Raises Concern Over Proposed ETIAS Fee Increase

🗺️ HOTREC and European tourism bodies oppose the EU's proposed ETIAS fee hike from €7 to €20, effective late 2026. They critique the increase's lack of proportionality and call for an impact assessment and alternative pricing models (€10 or €12). Marie Audren of HOTREC urges rejection of the proposal, advocating for reinvestment of surplus revenue into the tourism sector. The coalition highlights tourism's economic importance and seeks balanced measures to maintain Europe's appeal.
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AI search summaries slash traffic to news sites

📰 Jul 24, 2025, UK publishers report Google’s AI Overviews reduce news site clickthroughs by up to 80%, threatening independent journalism. Authoritas found sites ranked first could lose 79% of traffic. MailOnline experiences over 50% declines. UK’s Competition and Markets Authority receives a complaint against Google for unfair content use. Google disputes these findings, claiming unchanged web traffic. Critics say AI Overviews retain users in Google’s ecosystem, endangering quality journalism. [Read more](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/24/ai-summaries-causing-devastating-drop-in-online-news-audiences-study-finds).
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Peak Season, Pricey Mistakes: Why Hospitality Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Payment Compliance

💳 Surcharges on credit card transactions are a common compliance issue in the hospitality industry due to rising processing fees. Varying state laws and card brand rules complicate this, making legal review and technology essential. Cash discounts offer an alternative but may affect brand perception. POS systems should provide fee transparency and flexibility. Regular payment audits and benchmarking against industry norms can prevent profit loss. Hospitality professionals must view payment processing as a controllable expense to avoid missing revenue opportunities.
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Dark web travel scams on the rise

💰 Jul 21, 2025, the dark web enables scammers to sell luxury vacations via stolen credit cards and loyalty points. This triangulation fraud lures buyers with discounts and AI-powered fake sites. High-value frequent flyer accounts are sold for up to $700. Airlines and hotels tighten fraud checks as consumers risk legal issues from fraudulent bookings, while digital advances in travel increase vulnerabilities. Fraudsters maintain services, offering rebookings to keep underground credibility.
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