World Cup Spurs 8.7% Rise in June Tourist Arrivals at Toronto, Vancouver
June 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver led to a 8.7% increase in non-U.S. arrivals at those airports. Modest boosts were also seen in vehicle border entries and hospitality spending.
Over 4,500 Flight Delays and 500+ Cancellations Hit New York Airports July 11
More than 4,500 flights were disrupted at New York area airports on July 11, including over 500 cancellations and 4,000 delays. Severe storms and FAA ground stops amid air traffic controller shortages caused widespread delays.
Severe Storms Cause Flight Delays and Ground Stops at Houston Airports
Heavy storms on July 13 caused ground stops at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airports. Flight delays averaged 45 minutes at Intercontinental and increased to 49 minutes at Hobby.
Royal Caribbean Cancels All 2026 Visits to Labadee, Haiti
Royal Caribbean is canceling all scheduled 2026 visits to its private destination Labadee, Haiti, due to ongoing gang violence. Alternative ports including Nassau and Grand Turk will replace Labadee on multiple itineraries.
Carnival Launches Carnival Destiny, First Ace Class Ship, Construction Starts 2026
Carnival Cruise Line began construction of Carnival Destiny at the Fincantieri shipyard on July 10, 2026. The ship, first in the Ace Class series, will debut in summer 2029 with innovative design features including record ocean-facing balcony cabins.
Crew Member Dies Going Overboard from Regal Princess Near Mexico
A crew member died after going overboard from the Regal Princess off Mexico's Caribbean coast. The ship departed Port Everglades on July 11 on a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise.
Storms and Staffing Shortages Cause Over 4,500 Flight Disruptions in New York on July...
On July 11, 2026, over 4,500 flights were cancelled or delayed at New York area airports due to storms and controller shortages. The FAA imposed ground stops and delay programs at JFK, LGA, EWR, and PHL, causing widespread travel disruption.
Egypt Developer TMG to Expand Hotel Portfolio to 35-40 Properties
Egypt's Talaat Moustafa Group plans to grow its hotel portfolio from about 20 to 35-40 properties over the next decade. This expansion includes acquiring stakes in historic hotels and partnering with luxury brands.
Radisson Hotel Group Signs and Opens 160 Hotels by Mid-2026
Radisson Hotel Group signed and opened 160 hotels with over 22,000 rooms globally in the first half of 2026. Growth spans Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and India, with major brand expansion and sustainability efforts.
Hilton Opens Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa in Crete
Hilton has opened the Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa in Crete with 85 rooms. The resort is a five-minute walk from Chania Old Town and 20 minutes by car from Chania Airport.
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Philippines Invites 49th ASEAN Summit Delegates to Experience Tourism
The 49th ASEAN Summit began in the Philippines on November 13, 2026, with tourism promotion activities. Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay invited delegates to explore the country during the summit week.
ITB Americas 2026 Launches in Guadalajara with Strong Industry Participation
ITB Americas 2026 took place in Guadalajara with over 4,000 professionals and 300 exhibitors from 61 countries. The event held around 10,000 business meetings and attracted strong industry support.
Hundreds of Flights Delayed or Canceled at Chicago O’Hare and Midway After FAA Ground...
A nationwide FAA ground stop on November 13 grounded U.S. departures for four hours, causing 605 flight cancellations at Chicago O'Hare and 72 at Midway. Passengers faced long delays, tarmac waits, and travel disruptions through November 15.