The FAA issued a ground stop at LaGuardia Airport and delayed incoming flights at JFK by over two hours on July 27, 2026, due to staffing shortages. Delta Air Lines had the most cancellations at LaGuardia during this disruption.
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos leverages AFCON 2027 to boost intra-African tourism. Its African Tour Operators Summit focuses on East-West partnerships and tailored travel packages.
Papua New Guinea won the Best Booth award at the Travel Madness Expo 2026 in Manila. The event gathered over 170 tourism organizations from Asia, highlighting regional collaboration and promotion efforts by Air Niugini and PNGTPA.