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News Roundup
This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. I thought they are worth sharing so I hope you enjoy reading them.
Delta’s largest Hawaii schedule: MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns
Next winter, getting to Hawaii will be a breeze with more options than ever for Delta customers. Delta is growing its island network with the launch of Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui and the return of Boston to Honolulu beginning Dec. 19, 2026, complemented by expanded flying and aircraft upgrades across its existing Hawaii routes as part of the airline’s most robust seasonal schedule to date.
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Destination by Hyatt Brand Adds Historic Seaview Hotel & Golf Club Along the Jersey Shore
Hyatt Hotels welcomes Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, to the Destination by Hyatt brand. The Galloway, New Jersey resort gives guests and World of Hyatt members the opportunity to experience a centuries-old hospitality institution. The transition will further strengthen Hyatt’s portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic while preserving the resort’s deep-rooted legacy as one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic destinations. Set on 670 acres along Reed’s Bay, Seaview Hotel & Golf Club blends the architectural grandeur and charm of a turn-of-the-century resort with modern amenities designed for today’s leisure travelers, golfers, and meeting planners. Just eight miles from Atlantic City and within easy reach of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C., the resort is set apart from the boardwalk crowds of Atlantic City and offers a more serene retreat for guests looking for weekend getaways or a longer visit.
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Crystal Cove Opens as the First Tribute Portfolio All‑Inclusive Resort
Crystal Cove, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort has officially opened on Barbados’ celebrated West Coast, introducing an energizing new take on beachfront leisure. The first all-inclusive resort within the Tribute Portfolio, the 88-room resort offers a fresh take on island living, where spontaneous moments, meaningful connections and effortless relaxation define the experience. Located just 15.9 miles from Grantley Adams International Airport, Crystal Cove sits along one of the island’s most celebrated stretches of coastline, known for its calm turquoise waters and powder-soft sand. Designed for curious, social travelers who value individuality and atmosphere as much as comfort, the resort blends vivid design, open-air gathering spaces, and easy access to the rhythms of Barbados’ West Coast.
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Unlicensed e-hail app defies NYC taxi rules, offers cheaper rides than Uber and Lyft
An illegal ride-hailing app keeps chipping away at Uber and Lyft’s chokehold on New York City’s for-hire vehicle industry. The company, called Empower, markets itself as a pro-worker platform where drivers pay a $50 monthly fee to use the app. The driver can take home 100% of their fare, which they set themselves. The system leads to cheaper rides for passengers and higher wages for drivers, the company claims.
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The World’s Tallest Hotel Is Now Open
The newly opened Ciel Dubai Marina has claimed the title of the world’s tallest hotel. The property, which opened on Nov. 15, 2025, rises 377 meters or nearly 1,237 feet, surpassing the former record holder, the Gevora Hotel, which stands at 1,174 feet and is also in Dubai. The Ciel has 1,004 rooms and suites, each with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer views over the city. Rooms on the hotel’s higher levels have unobstructed views of the Dubai skyline and the Persian Gulf.
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Guru’s Wrap-up
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