Meet in Panama NOW Incentive Program Launch
Panama has launched the 'Meet in Panama NOW' incentive program to attract more business events from Latin America. The initiative focuses on growing the country's presence in the MICE tourism market.
Costa Rica Launches FIEXPO Latin America 2026
Costa Rica officially inaugurated FIEXPO Latin America 2026 in San José, highlighting its growing role in the meetings industry. The event serves to bolster the nation's presence in the business events sector.
Marriott Opens 10,000th Property with JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa
Marriott International has opened its 10,000th global hotel, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India. The resort features luxury rooms and spa services.
Aruba Unveils Sustainable Tourism Brand in Latin America
Aruba has finalized the launch of a sustainable tourism brand targeting the Latin American market. The initiative promotes tourism focused on environmental mindfulness and cultural reciprocity.
Bowling Green and Warren County Tourism Revenue Tops $490 Million
Tourism in Bowling Green and Warren County has generated over $490 million in economic impact. This spending reflects tourism's substantial role in the local economy.
Door County Hits New Tourism Economic Record in 2025
Door County achieved a new record for tourism-related economic impact in 2025. This reflects increased contributions from visitor spending and tourism revenues.
Carnival Cruise Line Enforces Stricter Bikini Dress Code at Ports
Carnival Cruise Line will enforce a more stringent bikini dress code at island ports beginning mid-2026. This policy change has taken some passengers by surprise during their visits to these destinations.
Royal Caribbean Backs New Seward Cruise Terminal in Alaska
Royal Caribbean has supported the opening of Alaska’s largest cruise terminal in Seward, featuring new rail and shore power innovations. The terminal also received a business award for its economic impact.
WTTC Summit Brings Global Tourism Leaders to Malta
The WTTC hosted a global tourism leadership summit in Valletta, spotlighting Malta's expanding travel sector in 2026. This gathering emphasized Malta's growing role in the tourism industry.
US Flights See Over 500 Cancellations and 2,700 Delays Across Several States
More than 500 flights were cancelled and close to 2,800 delayed across multiple U.S. states. Major carriers including United, American, Southwest, and JetBlue are among those affected.
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East Midlands Railway strikes set for August 2026 over Hitachi Class 810 safety concerns
East Midlands Railway staff will strike for 24 hours on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026 due to safety concerns about the new Hitachi Class 810 trains. The reduced timetable will run from 07:00 to 19:00 on affected routes between Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby, and London St Pancras.
Via Rail to replace 45 locomotives and build Montreal facility with $1.9B investment
The Canadian government will invest $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s entire aging fleet with new hybrid locomotives and build a maintenance facility in Montreal. The project will create 1,200 full-time jobs and improve reliability across most routes, excluding the Windsor-Quebec City corridor.
West Midlands Railway cancels planned strike after talks with TSSA union
West Midlands Railway has suspended planned strike action for two days in late July following talks with the TSSA union. This cancellation prevents disruptions to services across multiple West Midlands routes.