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Small Business Daily Podcast 10/07/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Strike threat and EES: The big travel changes in Germany this autumn
By Rachel Loxton — October 6, 2025
Travelers in and out of Germany face a potentially bumpy autumn: Lufthansa pilots have authorized strikes, which could trigger widespread cancellations during school holidays if talks break down. The EU’s new Entry/Exit System launches October 12, starting at Düsseldorf and expanding to Frankfurt and Munich, likely adding queues for non‑EU travelers during rollout. On the rails, major works on the Berlin–Hamburg corridor will slow journeys through 2026, even as airlines add new routes and some Paris night trains are cut in December.
Europe’s 10 most beautiful Christmas markets – per European Best Destinations
By Joanne Shurvell — October 6, 2025
European Best Destinations crowned Zurich’s Wienachtsdorf as the most beautiful Christmas market, with Vienna, Strasbourg, Manchester, Prague, Dresden, Tallinn, Bolzano, Graz, and Gengenbach rounding out the list. The rankings highlight travel-worthy dates, iconic backdrops, and can’t-miss treats—from Vienna’s Rathausplatz to Dresden’s Striezelmarkt—serving as a handy shortlist for planning a festive city break.
What you need to know about the Skyliner closures in Disney World in 2026, 2027
By Jordan-Paige Sudduth — October 6, 2025
Disney confirmed routine Skyliner shutdowns for maintenance on January 25–31, 2026, and January 24–30, 2027, with replacement buses running during the closures. Guests at Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, and Riviera should plan extra transit time or consider alternate resorts if gondola access is a must-have. Outside of those dates, expect long lines at open and close—but they tend to move quickly.
Northern Railway to run Vande Bharat festival special train from Delhi to Patna, check timings and dates
By Trending Desk — October 6, 2025
Northern Railway will run a Vande Bharat festival special between New Delhi and Patna from October 11 to November 15, adding 16 trips each way to ease holiday demand. Trains 02252/02251 operate on alternating days with a roughly 13-hour schedule and stops including Aligarh, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, and Ara. The 16-coach set (including two executive coaches) boosts capacity and comfort during peak travel.
Tony Shalhoub explores global cultures through bread in new CNN series ‘Breaking Bread’
By Mark Kennedy — October 6, 2025
Tony Shalhoub debuts as a travel-food host in CNN’s “Breaking Bread,” using bread as an entry point to culture across cities from New York to Marseille, Tokyo, São Paulo, and beyond. The series blends family moments and history with an approachable, curious tone—positioning Shalhoub less as a celebrity and more as a thoughtful guide in a crowded genre.
Leading travel companies vetted their partners for ethics, safety and sustainability
By Emese Maczko — October 6, 2025
After high-profile wildlife mistreatment incidents, operators like Jacada Travel, Intrepid Travel, and Go2Africa have intensified audits of hundreds of partners to enforce ethics, safety, and sustainability. Intrepid has shared an open-source animal welfare policy, and companies are rejecting hands-on animal encounters despite potential revenue. For travelers, the takeaway is clear: avoid experiences with direct contact or captive entertainment and favor operators that publish robust welfare standards.
