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TTC Tour Brands renewed its partnership with the LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), which further fortifies its commitment to inclusivity and its “Tours for Any and Everyone” initiative.The partnership renewal took place during IGLTA’s Global Convention, which kicked off in Palm Springs, Calif., on Oct. 21. “Our attendance at the IGLTA Global Convention reflects our commitment to nurturing our relationship with the LGBTQ+ community and creating unforgettable, accessible experiences for everyone,” said Melissa DaSilva, deputy CEO of TTC Tour Brands, whose companies include Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations and Costsaver.“Renewing our partnership with IGLTA at the Silver Partner level ensures advisors…

OpenAI announced Tuesday the launch of its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, a major step in the company’s quest to unseat Google as the main way people find information online. The company says Atlas will first roll out on macOS, with support for Windows, iOS, and Android coming soon. OpenAI says the product will be available to all free users at launch. Browsers have quickly become the AI industry’s next battleground. While Google Chrome has long dominated the space, there’s a sense that AI chatbots and agents are fundamentally changing how people get work done online. A handful of startups have…

Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected three Paramount Skydance takeover offers as it fields broad buyout interest, CNBC’s David Faber reported Wednesday, citing sources.Paramount’s last offer was for just under $24 per share and was comprised of 80% cash, according to Faber, who previously reported a bid could come in at between $22 and $24 per share.Reuters on Tuesday reported WBD had rejected a bid for nearly $24 per share.WBD said on Tuesday it had received “unsolicited interest” from multiple parties and that it would expand its strategic review process to review all bids. At the same time, the company is…

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) unveiled the winners of the 2025 SLH Awards, which pay tribute to the best boutique properties within its worldwide network, during a ceremony at the Conrad Tokyo on Oct. 17.“This year’s award winners represent the very best of our collection: standout performers who embody individuality, excellence and an unwavering commitment to unforgettable guest experiences,” said Small Luxury Hotels of the World Chief Operating Officer Richard Hyde. “These hotels and people not only shine in their own destinations but set a benchmark for boutique luxury on the global stage,” he added.The Breidenbacher Hof in Düsseldorf,…

Codi, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup founded by Christelle Rohaut and Dave Schuman, is launching what it hails as the first AI-powered platform to fully automate office management.   Codi was founded in 2018, in a pre-pandemic world, with a mission to help companies find flexible office spaces. It was more of a marketplace, as TechCrunch previously reported, that matched companies to buildings that offered flexible office arrangements. Codi then assisted with the move-in processes. Rohaut, the company’s CEO, said she and her team back then used to manually manage office spaces and vendors for their clients, but the recent advancements in AI have allowed them to essentially…

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is getting a major revamp to prepare for the city’s time in the global spotlight as the host of the 2028 Olympic Games.A significant portion of that undertaking will begin at the end of the month, with the airport’s Terminal 5 set to close in phases during the last week of October in preparation for a complete rebuild. Airlines that are based in Terminal 5 will relocate their operations to different terminals at LAX in shifts.  JetBlue became the first airline to move its operations from Terminal 5 on October 21. The carrier’s flights are…

Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovations, particularly in integrating generative AI into its search functionalities.  However, users seeking alternatives will find a variety of browsers aiming to challenge these industry giants. To help navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today. This includes browsers leveraging AI, open source browsers that promote customization and privacy, and “mindful browsers” — a new term that refers to browsers designed to enhance user…

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young.A recent study confirmed what many families intuitively know: The littlest students harbor the most germs.Children in pre-kindergarten and elementary school showed highest rates of virus detection compared with older students and staff, according to research published in the journal Pediatrics.“Young children can have up to 10 respiratory viruses a year as their immune systems are introduced to different infections for…

People shop for clothing at a Costco store in Monterey Park, California on November 22, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty ImagesPrices are rising across the fashion industry – with jackets and outerwear seeing the steepest year-over-year increases, according to a new report from consulting firm AlixPartners published Wednesday. The firm analyzed how much prices have climbed between 2024 and 2025 across nine categories, from swimsuits to dresses. Prices in all of the categories it tracked have risen by an average of $17 year-over-year. Jackets and outerwear saw the largest increase, with prices on average 24% higher, while swimwear saw…

Google announced on Tuesday that Google Fi, its telecommunications service, is getting several new updates, including AI noise filters and RCS web messaging. The tech giant says calls will now use AI-enhanced audio to reduce background noise and improve voice clarity, even when speaking to someone on a landline or older device. The company says the update should allow for “more natural-sounding conversations.” While the feature will be turned on automatically, users will have the option to turn it off. AI-enhanced audio is rolling out next month. As for the RCS web messaging, Google is updating its “Messages for web”…