Marriott to Open 153-Room AC Hotel in Houston
Marriott plans to open a new AC Hotel in Houston with 153 rooms, as announced in 2026. This development will expand the brand’s footprint in the city.
French Travel Agents Visit Ireland for Tourism Insights
French travel agents have toured Ireland to explore its tourism attractions and foster collaborative relationships. The visit was aimed at promoting Ireland as a destination within the French market.
Derry and Strabane See Major Tourism Uptick in 2025
Derry and Strabane saw a marked increase in tourism activity in 2025, with visitor numbers rising significantly from previous periods. This growth points to the area's enhanced profile within Northern Ireland's travel sector.
Da Nang Leads Vietnamese Cities in Summer 2026 Tourism Searches
Da Nang has become Vietnam’s leading city in tourism searches for summer 2026. It overtakes popular destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Costa Maya Shore Excursions Due to Labour Protests
Royal Caribbean has cancelled shore excursions at Costa Maya in June 2026 due to labour protests at the port. Cruise passengers from the US and Caribbean face changes to their onshore plans.
US Approves First True High-Speed Rail Track in California
The US has approved its first true high-speed rail track as part of California's state rail project. This comes 62 years after Japan's initial high-speed rail launch.
WTTC Forecasts Central and South America Tourism Growth to Outpace Global Rate
The World Travel & Tourism Council projects tourism growth in Central and South America to surpass global averages in 2026, signalling notable regional expansion. The forecast underscores potential economic gains for the travel industry in these regions.
WTTC Sees 2026 World Cup Driving North America Tourism Growth
The WTTC predicts that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will enhance tourism in North America, with several major cities seeing increased travel demand and spending. This event is shaping up as a key driver of regional travel growth.
Portugal Airport Strike Triggers Hundreds of Flight Cancellations
A nationwide strike at airports in Portugal on June 3, 2026 caused major disruptions, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations. Travelers are urged to monitor updates for their journeys.
Israel Invests NIS 43M to Boost Inbound Tourism Recovery
Israel has allocated NIS 43 million to support the recovery of inbound tourism, focusing on restoring international visitor numbers after the pandemic.
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A technical failure at UK air traffic control provider Nats caused cancellation of over 425 flights on September 8, 2026. Heathrow and Gatwick saw grounding of departures and diverted incoming flights.
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Technical issues at the UK's National Air Traffic Service on September 8 caused over 300 flight cancellations and widespread delays. Heathrow, Gatwick, and several other airports were affected, with thousands of passengers impacted.