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More than 150 flights, primarily Qantas and Virgin, were delayed at Sydney Airport on 8 August 2026 due to severe shortages of air traffic controllers. Passengers waited an average of 60 minutes or more, with many missing vital connections.

Phu Tho Province welcomed over 10.5 million visitors and earned VND10.755 trillion in tourism revenue in H1 2026. The province has launched multiple campaigns and digital initiatives to boost tourism growth and aims to attract 20 million visitors annually by 2030.

Madrid’s international tourist spending reached €10 billion in the first half of 2026, a rise of 11.4% from 2025, with visitor numbers increasing by 4.1%. The city recorded over 5.6 million visitors and has increased tourism employment by more than 5% this year.