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Asheville Awaits the Return of Tourists as Biltmore Estate Prepares to Reopen

The Biltmore, a popular destination in the area of western North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene, will reopen Saturday. Local travel operators nervously hope it will mark the return of tourists.

By Mark Barrett

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Customers Say a Vacation Club Managed by Hyatt Tricked Them Into Signing Pricey Contracts

Consumers claim they were duped by a vacation club managed by Hyatt. Some are locked into 40-year, $50,000 contracts that they say offer few rewards.

By Rukmini Callimachi and Derek M. Norman

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24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot

Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.

By Mark Vanhoenacker

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Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions: New Airline Rule Goes Into Effect

The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.

By Christine Chung

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