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Four Seasons Debuts New Hotel in Sevilla’s Plaza Nueva with Blasson
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IHG Expands UK&I Portfolio with New Garner Hotel Signing in Southend-on-Sea
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a new Garner hotel in Southend-on-Sea, furthering its expansion across the UK and Ireland. This move expands IHG's growing portfolio in the region.
Indonesian Hotel Chain Exits Cuba as Hotel Management Changes Unfold
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WTTC Announces Eight Strategic Priorities to Boost Global Travel
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ixigo Acquires Majority Stake in Brevistay Hotel Startup
ixigo has acquired a controlling stake in hotel tech startup Brevistay to expand its hotel and flexible stay services in India. The deal aims to grow ixigo’s hospitality offerings in the travel market.
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104 Flight Cancellations and 2,599 Delays Hit Europe on July 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026, Europe recorded 104 flight cancellations and 2,599 delays affecting major airlines including Air France and KLM. Paris-Orly airport cut scheduled flights by 20% due to storm threats.
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The FAA delayed 4,000 flights and cancelled over 500 arriving at New York-area airports on July 17, 2026. Delays affect JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia due to weather and air traffic control staffing shortages.
104 Flight Cancellations and 2,599 Delays Disrupt Europe on July 17, 2026
On July 17, 2026, a total of 104 flights were cancelled and 2,599 delayed across European airports including Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol. Severe thunderstorms and a mandated 20% flight reduction at Paris-Orly contributed to operational disruptions affecting airlines such as Air France, Transavia France, and KLM.