Middle East MICE Sector Expands with Gulf Nations’ Integrated Offerings
Gulf nations are advancing their MICE tourism by uniting business events with luxury and culture. These efforts seek to strengthen economic outcomes in the Middle East.
ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 Set for June 10-11 at Dead Sea
The ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 is planned for June 10-11 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center near the Dead Sea. Key Middle Eastern countries including Jordan, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt will participate to discuss business tourism.
FIEXPO Latin America 2026 to Host Over 200 Exhibitors in San José
FIEXPO Latin America 2026 will be hosted in San José from June 8 to 11, featuring over 200 exhibitors from the Americas and Caribbean. The event highlights innovations and opportunities in the meetings industry.
Boston Firm Expands Portfolio with Third New England Hotel
A Boston real estate firm has acquired its third hotel in New England within a year, reinforcing its presence in the regional hospitality market. The purchases highlight steady expansion in 2026.
Sheraton Opens New Hotel in Uşak, Türkiye
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has launched a new hotel in Uşak, Türkiye, blending modern comforts with the city's thermal heritage. The property reflects the area's historic significance in its design and guest experience.
InterContinental Grand Ankara Opens in Türkiye’s Capital
InterContinental Grand Ankara has opened in Türkiye’s capital, combining heritage ambiance with modern luxury. The hotel enriches Ankara's luxury hospitality offerings.
Delta Launches Boston to Nice Nonstop Service
Delta Airlines has begun nonstop flights from Boston to Nice in 2026, offering direct air service to the French Riviera. This route extends Delta’s Mediterranean network to include U.S. travelers.
Germany Leads Croatia Tourism with Over 4 Million Arrivals
Germany became the top source market for Croatia in early 2026, with over four million arrivals. Key regions like the Adriatic coast and Zagreb saw significant tourism growth.
Victory II Kicks Off Green Bay Cruise Season 2026 at Leicht Park Dock
Victory II cruise ship has docked at Leicht Park in Green Bay to mark the start of the 2026 cruise season. Local media reported the arrival event, highlighting its significance for regional cruise tourism.
California High-Speed Rail Awards $3.5B Contract for Central Valley
The California High-Speed Rail Authority awarded a $3.5 billion contract for Central Valley infrastructure and appointed a private group for future network expansion.
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EU Biometric Border Checks Cause Longer Queues at Airports and Croatia–Serbia Border
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully deployed across 29 countries as of August 2026, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric data collection. This has caused processing delays and queues up to two hours or longer, notably at airports serving UK, US, and other third-country passengers and at the Croatia–Serbia land border.
WestJet Cancels 16 Flights on August 4 as Post-Strike Recovery Continues
WestJet cancelled 16 flights by 11 a.m. ET on August 4 amid efforts to recover from a flight attendant strike. More than 300 flights were cancelled on August 3 during the labour disruption.
WestJet Cancelling Flights August 4-5 Amid Flight Attendant Strike Recovery
WestJet cancelled 16 flights on August 4, 2026, continuing disruptions from a recent flight attendant strike. Over 300 flights were cancelled on August 3, with ongoing delays through August 5 as the airline restores service.