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Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, September 26, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Skift is advancing its commitment to shaping the future of the travel industry with the launch of Skift Elevate, an initiative dedicated to empowering underrepresented voices within the sector.

Leaving the shores of Sicily, season three of HBO’s White Lotus is being filmed in Thailand. If you’re dreaming of a stylish beach vacation White Lotus style (minus the murder, scams, and sleeping around), you’re in luck because Unforgettable Travel, a premier luxury travel company, has just launched a White Lotus Thailand tour from Bangkok to the stunning island of Koh Samui.

Thailand is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. The country, especially popular with digital nomads, attracted more than 11 million foreign visitors in 2022, most of whom go to relax on tropical beaches, have a cultural experience at Buddhist temples, or soak in the energy of bustling cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

If you’re one of the lucky ones with tickets to the Oasis reunion tour, all that remains is finding rock star-worthy digs. With the concerts coinciding with summer in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the best vacation rentals come with outdoor space or proximity to urban parks and beer gardens. These Guest Favorite Airbnbs in Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Cardiff are pitch perfect for the Oasis Live ’25 Tour.

The popularity of train travel continues to grow, and with it come new sleeper train routes and new luxury trains. Norway, not wanting to be left behind in this trend, is getting in on the action. A new luxury train service is coming to the Scandinavian country in the fall of 2025, and if its name is any indication, it should deliver a very lavish experience.

Atlanta’s neighbor in the greater metropolitan area, Cobb County is a sweet spot for travelers: you get the Southern charm of suburban Georgia while being a half-hour away from a major city. With attractions like Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, and Six Flags, Cobb County is a particularly great place for family vacations. But there’s a little something for everyone, from historical sites and outdoor spaces to great restaurants and breweries. These are some of the best things to do in Cobb County, plus where to eat, drink, and stay.

I met my partner in New Orleans right before COVID changed everything, and I never thought our relationship would involve dealing with international borders and visa rules. As an Australian, I was used to long-haul flights, but the emotional challenges were something I didn't expect.

Thousands of residents in Juneau, Alaska, are voting through next Tuesday on an initiative to ban any cruise ship with a capacity of over 250 passengers from docking in their city on Saturdays and the Fourth of July.

The crackdown on unruly airline passengers continues.

Bali has long been a tourist honeypot, but the growing influx of visitors is putting pressure on local infrastructure and endangering the environment. 

The colossal Buzludzha monument crowns the top of a mountain peak outside the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak.