October 30, 2025

News to Know

Hotel Industry Shifts Focus: Renovation Over New Builds Amid Economic Challenges
SOURCE: HOTEL NEWS RESOURCE, 10/29

The hotel industry is witnessing a slowdown in new construction projects, primarily due to high financing costs and labor shortages. According to CoStar data, new hotel supply growth in the United States is 0.7% year-to-date, significantly below the long-term average of 1.6%. This trend is expected to persist, with supply growth anticipated to remain subdued over the next few years.

AVIATION

Mexican President Disagrees With US Revoking 13 Mexican Airline Routes (YAHOO!, 10/29)

Alaska Airlines Hit by 3rd IT Failure in 3 Months Amid Global Microsoft Outage (CBS, 10/29)

End of an Era: Hawaiian Airlines Retires Callsign (FLIGHT RADAR 24, 10/29)

Airlines Offer Stranded Travelers Rescue Fares After Sudden Shutdown (YAHOO!, 10/29)

Wizz Air Revives $580 Pass and Tests Business Class (TRAVEL RADAR, 10/30)

SUSTAINABILITY

How United Airlines & Neste SAF Deal Will Impact US Flying (SUSTAINABILITY MAGAZINE, 10/30)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Virgin ‘On Track’ to Launch Cross-Channel Rail Service in 2030 (BTN EUROPE, 10/30)

OTHER SECTORS

Message received: WhatsApp’s Role in Travel Industry (PHOCUSWIRE, 10/30)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Severe weather forecast across parts of southeastern Canada through at least Oct. 31. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

Caribbean - Hurricane Melissa tracking northeastward across the Bahamas late Oct. 29. Close approach to Bermuda early Oct. 31.

Jamaica - Widespread disruptions ongoing across Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa as of Oct. 29. Damage assessments ongoing.

Vietnam - Widespread disruptions due to flooding ongoing across parts of central Vietnam as of Oct. 29. Casualties, damage, and evacuations reported.

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GBTA India Summit 2025
November 21

GBTA APAC Conference 2026 | Singapore
May 12

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