ITC Hotels Posts 36% Profit Growth, Acquires Welcomhotel Ahmedabad
ITC Hotels Ltd posted a 36% profit increase to ₹181.91 crore in Q1 FY27 and agreed to acquire GHK Hospitality's Welcomhotel Ahmedabad. The 130-room hotel acquisition supports ITC's expansion in Gujarat.
FAA Delays 4,000 Flights, Cancels 500+ at New York-Area Airports Today
The FAA delayed 4,000 flights and cancelled over 500 at New York-area airports today due to weather and air traffic control staffing shortages. Airlines serving JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports are affected.
FAA Lifts Ground Stops at DFW and Dallas Love Field on July 16, 2026
The FAA imposed and later lifted ground stops at DFW and Dallas Love Field airports on July 16, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Departure delays averaged 90 minutes at DFW and 75 minutes at Love Field.
Customer Connect Expo 2026 in Atlanta Showcases AI Transforming Travel
Customer Connect Expo 2026 will be held 9–10 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The event highlights AI and digital innovation transforming the travel and hospitality sectors.
ITB Asia 2026 to Host Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards
ITB Asia 2026 will host the Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards for the first time in Singapore on 21 October 2026. The event strengthens a strategic partnership to recognise excellence across airlines, hospitality, and travel services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ground stops lifted at DFW and Love Field after thunderstorm delays
The FAA issued ground stops at DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field on July 16, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Departure delays averaged 90 minutes at DFW and 75 minutes at Love Field before flights resumed.
FAA Delays Over 4,500 Flights at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia Airports
More than 500 flights were cancelled and 4,000 delayed at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philadelphia airports on July 16, 2026. FAA attributed the disruptions to weather and air traffic control staffing shortages.
FAAN to Deploy V-Pass Biometric Facial Recognition for Domestic Air Travel in July 2026
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will roll out the V-Pass biometric facial recognition system at domestic airports starting July 2026. Developed with Verxid Technologies Limited, the system uses dual biometric verification to enhance security and streamline passenger processing.
FAA Flight Delays Hit New York Area Airports July 16-17, 2026
The FAA delayed or cancelled over 4,500 flights at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty, and Philadelphia International Airports on July 16-17, 2026. Weather and air traffic control staffing shortages were cited as causes.
Ground Stops Lifted at DFW and Love Field After Thunderstorms
The FAA lifted ground stops Thursday afternoon at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field after thunderstorm-related delays. Average departure delays reached 90 minutes at DFW and 75 minutes at Love Field before flights resumed.
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U.S. Coast Guard Investigates MSC Poesia Over Wastewater Violations
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating MSC Poesia over alleged illegal discharge of oily wastewater using a 'magic pipe' system. The ship was detained at PortMiami for 11 days in November 2026, causing cancellation of an 11-night Caribbean cruise.
MSC Cruises Operates Four Ships from Miami After MSC Poesia Clearance
MSC Poesia was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at PortMiami on November 1, 2026, then cleared to sail by November 12. MSC Cruises is operating a record four ships from Miami this winter.
American Heritage Paddlewheeler Collides with Tanker in New Orleans; All Rescued
The American Heritage paddlewheeler collided with the Atlantic Asphalt tanker in New Orleans, leaving the river cruise ship partially submerged. About 130 people were aboard, with 32 hospitalized and rescue efforts praised as a 'miracle on the Mississippi.'