IHG Signs Deal for Two Hotels in Vietnam with Meraki Land
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal with Meraki Land to develop two hotels in Vietnam. The parent company, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, is involved in the agreement.
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Hits Alaska Cruise Passengers and Crew
A contagious gastrointestinal illness outbreak has impacted passengers and crew on an Alaska cruise ship. The CDC is currently investigating the situation onboard.
Norwegian Viva Sailings Cancelled and Caribbean Homeport Moves to Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled multiple months of Norwegian Viva sailings, shifting its Caribbean homeport operations to Miami. This will impact voyages scheduled for 2026 and beyond.
Carnival Cruise Line Data Breach Exposes Nearly 6 Million Passengers
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting nearly six million passengers. The incident exposed sensitive personal data, including passport information.
California High-Speed Rail Seeks Private Investment for Central Valley Expansion
California's high-speed rail project is seeking support from a private investment group to assist with building beyond the Central Valley. This partnership aims to strengthen construction capacity and facilitate further development.
California High-Speed Rail Board Elects New Chair and Revises Timeline
The California High-Speed Rail Authority appointed a new board chair and released an updated business plan during a recent meeting. A new construction team and revised timeline were also introduced to support the project’s development.
Cori Hornbæk Hotel launches in Denmark
The Cori Hornbæk Hotel in Denmark has officially started operations, expanding accommodation options in Hornbæk as announced in June 2026. This launch adds to the local hospitality offerings.
IHG signs two-hotel deal with Meraki Land in Vietnam
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a deal with Meraki Land to develop two hotels in Vietnam. The partnership was announced on June 3, 2026, emphasizing IHG’s expansion plans in the Vietnamese market.
Norwegian Viva Sailings Canceled, Operations Moved to Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling multiple Norwegian Viva sailings through early 2028. Caribbean operations are moving from Puerto Rico and Portugal to Miami as the new homeport.
Carnival Discloses Data Breach Impacting 6 Million Passengers
Carnival Cruise Line revealed a data breach exposing personal and passport information of nearly six million passengers. The incident has led to frustration among international customers.
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FAAN to Deploy V-Pass Facial Recognition at Nigerian Domestic Airports from July 2026
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