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Armenia recorded 1.042 million tourist visits in the first half of 2026, marking a record for that period. The government aims to reach 2.2 million visits by year-end, driven by new air connections and visa-free policies.

Carnival Cruise Line started building Carnival Destiny, its largest ship and first Ace-class vessel, with a 230,000 gross tonnage and over 8,000 passenger capacity. The ship will offer expanded ocean-view amenities and sail to destinations in the Paradise Collection.

Royal Caribbean Group has extended its suspension of cruise ship visits to Labadee, Haiti through June 2027 due to safety concerns. The US State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory amid gang violence and political instability in Haiti.

Nicko Cruises resumed operations of the Vasco da Gama on July 16, 2026, in Kiel after a two-month technical shutdown. The ship’s schedule returned to normal with an eleven-day Scandinavian itinerary.

United Airlines is facing nationwide flight delays on July 18, 2026 due to a technology outage affecting check-in and boarding. Ground stops are in place at multiple US airports.

United Airlines experienced widespread flight delays across the US on July 19, 2026, caused by a technical outage affecting check-in and boarding. Wildfire smoke and thunderstorms compounded delays, especially in Mid-Atlantic airports like Philadelphia International Airport.

Radisson Collection has opened its first hotel in Chengdu, entering Southwest China. The opening expands the brand's luxury hospitality footprint in the region.

Radisson Hotel Group opened Radisson Resort Layan Phuket in Thailand on July 17, 2026. The resort is operated by Radisson Hotel Group and expands its presence in Thailand’s premium hospitality sector.

Europe faced 57 flight cancellations and almost 1,920 delays on July 19, 2026, affecting major airports including London Heathrow and Madrid-Barajas. British Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa were among the most impacted airlines.

Heavy rain on July 19, 2026, caused flooding, road closures, and flight delays in New York City and northern New Jersey. Emergency officials urged residents to avoid travel as floodwaters affected highways and LaGuardia Airport flights.