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Las Vegas service workers are feeling a tipping squeeze, with some reporting up to 50 percent less income, per Fox News ...
08/10/2025

Las Vegas service workers are feeling a tipping squeeze, with some reporting up to 50 percent less income, per Fox News Digital and r/VegasLocals. LVCVA's June data confirm the broader slowdown, with visitation down 11.3 percent, occupancy at 78.7 percent, ADR at $163.64, and RevPAR at $128.78. A Pinkbox Doughnuts supervisor told the Wall Street Journal his weekly credit card tips fell from about $200 to between $100 and $150. The Culinary Workers Union ties softer international demand to policy, while operators say value varies by neighborhood, and downtown pockets remain resilient.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-10-las-vegas-tipping-slump-tourism?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Fox News reports Las Vegas tipping down as much as 50 percent, coinciding with a June visitation slump and rising price fatigue across Las Vegas tourism.

Today's FAA air traffic report highlights an SFO ground delay program for low ceilings until 1:59 p.m. CT, with improvem...
08/10/2025

Today's FAA air traffic report highlights an SFO ground delay program for low ceilings until 1:59 p.m. CT, with improvement after 2:00 p.m. CT. Aspen is in a ground stop for volume, likely to transition to a GDP. Thunderstorms have Gulf routes Q100, Q102, Y280, and Y290 closed pending a 1:00 p.m. CT update. Florida hubs MIA, FLL, PBI, MCO, and TPA are on watch for programs later today. An FCA is managing LAS and SAN flows to ATL and CLT during the midday window. Watch for EDCTs and reroutes, and keep connection buffers.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-10-faa-air-traffic-report?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

SFO faced a ground delay program for low ceilings, Aspen saw a ground stop, and Gulf routes stayed closed amid Florida storms on August 10, 2025.

At 2:00 a.m. MST, Tropical Storm Ivo was about 225 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum s...
08/09/2025

At 2:00 a.m. MST, Tropical Storm Ivo was about 225 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds near 60 mph. The National Hurricane Center expects steady weakening, and Ivo will likely become post-tropical by Sunday night. There are no coastal watches or warnings for Mexico. The main impacts are along the southern Baja California peninsula, where long-period swell will raise surf and rip-current risk through the weekend. Small craft and near-shore tours could see choppy conditions or brief cancellations. In the Atlantic, Dexter has transitioned to a post-tropical gale and is moving away over open water.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-09-tropical-storm-ivo-tracks-west-dexter-post-tropical?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Tropical Storm Ivo tracks west in the East Pacific, sending surf toward southern Baja. Dexter is now post-tropical with no land threats.

Universal Horror Unleashed opens August 14 inside the expanding AREA15 District in Las Vegas. The 100,000 square foot ve...
08/09/2025

Universal Horror Unleashed opens August 14 inside the expanding AREA15 District in Las Vegas. The 100,000 square foot venue launches with four haunted houses, Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scarecrow, The Reaping, and Blumhouse's The Exorcist, Believer. Between walkthroughs, themed bars, live entertainment, and Jack's Alley Bar keep the story going, with acrobatics, roaming characters, and appearances from Jack the Clown and Chance. Timed entry is required. General Admission, One-Time Access starts at $69.00 (USD) plus tax, Unlimited Access starts at $99.00 (USD) plus tax, and admission includes access to the full venue. Universal plans seasonal updates and exclusive merchandise.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-14-universal-horror-unleashed-area15-las-vegas?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Universal Horror Unleashed opens August 14 at AREA15 Las Vegas with four haunted houses, live shows, and themed bars, bringing Halloween Horror Nights energy year-round.

Thunderstorms over the Gulf of Mexico have closed several of the usual over-water flight paths. Airlines are sending fli...
08/09/2025

Thunderstorms over the Gulf of Mexico have closed several of the usual over-water flight paths. Airlines are sending flights over land instead, which can add a little time. Minor delays are most likely around Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Houston. The FAA plans a status check at 3:00 p.m. CDT.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-09-faa-extends-gulf-routes-closure?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

ATCSCC extends Gulf routes closure on Q100, Q102, Y280, and Y290 due to storms, sending Florida to Texas flows onto reroutes and causing minor delays.

Celebrity Xcel, the fifth Edge Series ship, will launch seven-night Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in November 2...
08/09/2025

Celebrity Xcel, the fifth Edge Series ship, will launch seven-night Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in November 2025 with seven first-time venues. New concepts include the Celebrity Pool Club with a day-to-night program capped by the “Poolest Day Ever,” Attic at The Club, the fleet’s most expansive spa with a Hydra Room and a Vitamin D Deck for Thermal Suite guests, and the first Celebrity Flagship retail experience. These join previously announced spaces The Bazaar and Bora. Preview events begin November 9, 2025, followed by the naming and the November 18 maiden voyage. Europe follows in summer 2026.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-09-celebrity-xcel-new-spaces-caribbean-2025?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Celebrity Xcel debuts in November 2025 from Fort Lauderdale with seven new spaces, from Pool Club and Attic arcade to Hydra Room spa and a Flagship store.

DOT's inspector general has opened an audit of the FAA's management of DCA airspace after the January 29 crash that kill...
08/09/2025

DOT's inspector general has opened an audit of the FAA's management of DCA airspace after the January 29 crash that killed 67 people. The review focuses on airspace design near DCA, plus how ADS-B Out exemptions were granted and used. Field work begins this month, and the FAA says it will cooperate. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell requested the inquiry, and no separate Army IG audit has been announced. Travelers could see procedural tweaks that occasionally affect arrivals and go-arounds at DCA as changes roll out.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-09-dot-opens-dca-airspace-audit?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

DOT's watchdog opened a DCA airspace audit after January's collision, probing FAA oversight and ADS-B exemptions. Expect policy changes.

Thunderstorms across Florida and the central United States, plus staffing constraints in the Northeast and Chicago, are ...
08/09/2025

Thunderstorms across Florida and the central United States, plus staffing constraints in the Northeast and Chicago, are driving today's plan. Miami is under a ground stop through about 8:00 a.m. CDT. Newark ran delays tied to Philadelphia sector staffing. Reroutes are in effect over Florida and the central corridor, with some Gulf and Atlantic routes closed. Denver is working through midday scheduling delays, and an Airspace Flow Program is expected later for the Mid-Atlantic if storms persist. If you fly today, build extra time into connections.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-09-faa-air-traffic-report?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Storms over Florida and the central U.S., plus staffing triggers in Newark and Chicago, drive reroutes and limited ground stops today. Check plans before you go.

Club Med has signed a hotel management agreement for a 250 room, all inclusive resort in Manado, North Sulawesi, targeti...
08/08/2025

Club Med has signed a hotel management agreement for a 250 room, all inclusive resort in Manado, North Sulawesi, targeting a 2028 debut. The property sits about 70 minutes from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, adds Kids Club, Amazing Family programming, and an Exclusive Collection space, and aims for BREEAM Very Good. It will be Club Med's third resort in Indonesia, joining Bali and Bintan, and is projected to support more than 1,000 local jobs.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-08-club-med-manado-resort-2028-opening?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Club Med will open a 250-room all-inclusive resort in Manado, North Sulawesi, in 2028, adding a third Indonesian property with an Exclusive Collection space.

Air France-KLM confirmed that hackers accessed a third party platform used by its contact centers, exposing some custome...
08/08/2025

Air France-KLM confirmed that hackers accessed a third party platform used by its contact centers, exposing some customer data tied to service inquiries. The airlines say no sensitive data, including passwords, passport numbers, credit card details, travel itineraries, or Flying Blue mileage balances, was taken. The incident was detected during the week of July 28, 2025, and contained after protective measures. Possible exposure includes names, emails, phone numbers, Flying Blue numbers and status, and the subject lines of service requests. Internal Air France and KLM systems remain secure. Regulators in France and the Netherlands have been notified. Customers are being contacted and advised to watch for phishing, and never share one time codes.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-08-air-france-klm-cyberattack-third-party-platform?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Air France-KLM says a third-party contact-center platform was breached, exposing some customer details but not passports or payment data. Authorities notified.

Rolling airport strikes will test Spain and Portugal travel corridors. In Spain, more than 3,000 Azul Handling staff sup...
08/08/2025

Rolling airport strikes will test Spain and Portugal travel corridors. In Spain, more than 3,000 Azul Handling staff supporting Ryanair begin walkouts on August 15, repeating every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in three windows, 0500 to 0900, 1200 to 1500, and 2100 to 2359. In Portugal, SPdH and Menzies workers strike every Friday to Monday through September 1, with court mandated minimum services. Expect longer queues and baggage delays at MAD, BCN, LIS, FAO, FNC, and PDL. Build buffer time, use airline apps, and consider carry on only.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-08-spain-portugal-airport-strikes?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Spain and Portugal airport strikes begin August 15, threatening delays at MAD, BCN, LIS, and more. See dates, affected airports, and what to expect.

Aer Lingus rolled out a limited-time U.S. fare promotion with each-way prices from €169.00 (EUR) / $196.00 (USD) as part...
08/08/2025

Aer Lingus rolled out a limited-time U.S. fare promotion with each-way prices from €169.00 (EUR) / $196.00 (USD) as part of a round trip. Book by August 11 for travel September 1 to 30. Departures span Dublin and Shannon to JFK, EWR, IAD, BOS, ORD, and SFO. A Saturday-night stay is required, and availability is limited. The airline also refreshed its app with lock-screen Live Activities, wayfinding at Dublin and JFK, and a rebuilt My Trips. App downloads are up 33 percent, and ratings now sit at 4.8 on Android, and 4.7 on iOS.
https://adept.travel/news/2025-08-08-aer-lingus-flight-sale-app-revamp?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

Aer Lingus launches a September U.S. flight sale from €169 each way and debuts a revamped app with lock-screen updates and airport wayfinding.

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