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Travel Daily Podcast — October 24, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Air Canada to launch U.S. flights from Toronto Island in a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Air Canada is adding transborder service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport starting spring 2026, including up to four daily flights to New York LaGuardia, three to Boston, two to Chicago O’Hare, and one to Washington Dulles. The move follows the airport’s upcoming U.S. Customs Preclearance and includes more daily frequencies to Montréal and Ottawa, plus fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi and refreshed Dash 8-400 cabins. It’s a notable boost for business travelers seeking quicker downtown-to-downtown links.
How to see Switzerland in style—one train ride at a time
This guide spotlights Switzerland’s rail-first approach to luxury travel, recommending the Swiss Travel Pass to unlock trains, trams, buses, and ferries with ease. Highlights span Alpine escapes in Villars-sur-Ollon and Zermatt to lakeside Neuchâtel and art-filled Basel—where the journey is as rewarding as the destination. The takeaway: plan multi-stop itineraries around scenic rail routes to elevate both logistics and the experience.
Bengaluru’s tech edge in action: How airport staff used a simple UPI payment to recover a traveler’s lost backpack
At Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, staff quickly reunited a traveler with a forgotten backpack by tracing the shuttle’s details from his UPI transaction. The rapid resolution underscores how digital payments can streamline lost-and-found while highlighting the power of trained, responsive teams. Expect more airports to formalize similar tech-enabled recovery procedures.
3 nights exploring Italy and Switzerland by Bernina Express with flights
Viva Holidays is packaging a three-night rail escape from Milan to Chur and Zürich—including the scenic Bernina Express—with flights from select UK cities from £435. The best-value dates are November and December 2025 and January 2026, with 4-star stays and transfers included. It’s a compact, good-value sampler of Northern Italy and Switzerland’s culture, cuisine, and mountain vistas.
What it’s like to stay at a Dolce Vita icon on the Italian Riviera
Portofino’s Splendido, a Belmond Hotel, emerges from a refined renovation with a Dior Spa, chic Baratta Sedici, and the new five-bedroom Villa Beatrice—elevating an already storied address. The review praises standout dining, Riviera views, and polished service that maintains the property’s Dolce Vita allure. For those seeking Riviera glamour, this is a definitive splurge.
9 destinations that are best seen on a guided or small-group tour — including some you wouldn’t expect
From Armenia’s monasteries to Norway’s fjords, Japan’s culture hubs, and Australia’s vast outback, guided tours can unlock logistics, insider access, and richer storytelling. The roundup highlights operators like Globus, 50 Degrees North, Adventures by Disney, Tauck, and Abercrombie & Kent for curated experiences and hard-to-reach moments. Bottom line: small-group expertise often transforms good trips into extraordinary ones.
Evaneos renueva su certificación B Corp fortaleciendo su estrategia de turismo sostenible
Evaneos renewed its B Corp certification with a 124.3 score, linking leadership incentives to impact targets and investing over €2 million in social and environmental projects. The platform prioritizes community benefit, off-peak travel, rail over air where possible, and supports partners in certifications like Travelife. With 85% of trip spend staying local, its model emphasizes measurable, on-the-ground impact.
I supermercati sono la nuova mecca dei viaggiatori? Si dice “supermarket safari“
Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report spotlights the “supermarket safari” as a rising form of culinary tourism, with 59% of Italian travelers often visiting local grocery stores abroad. Travelers seek authentic flavors, everyday products, and budget-friendly meals, turning supermarkets into cultural waypoints—and even souvenir stops. It’s a small shift that says a lot about value, immersion, and curiosity.
G Adventures CEO is in ‘panic mode’ over 2030 climate targets
Founder Bruce Poon Tip warns that the industry risks missing 2030 climate commitments unless targets are realistic and widely adopted. G Adventures has already swapped a higher-emitting Antarctic vessel for a more efficient one and urges moving beyond offsets toward real emissions cuts. He calls for frank, coordinated action across the sector—with customers rewarding responsible choices.
