Vietnam Sets 2026 Targets for 25 Million Visitors and $43B Tourism Revenue
Vietnam targets 25 million international tourists and $43 billion in tourism revenue for 2026. Visitor arrivals grew 14.9% in the first half of the year, supported by visa reforms and market development.
Over 500 Flight Cancellations Disrupt New York Airports on July 13
More than 500 flights were canceled and around 4,000 delayed today at New York area airports due to thunderstorms and FAA air traffic control staffing shortages. The FAA is applying ground stops and delays at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty, and Philadelphia International airports throughout the evening.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Calls for All 2026 Cruises
Royal Caribbean has canceled all visits to Labadee, Haiti, for 2026, affecting dozens of itineraries on 12 ships. Alternate Caribbean ports will replace Labadee in most cases.
Carnival Starts Building Carnival Destiny, First Ace Class Ship, for 2029 Launch
Carnival Cruise Line began construction of the Carnival Destiny at the Fincantieri shipyard, marking launch of its new Ace class fleet. The ship will debut in summer 2029 with innovative design features and a record number of ocean-facing balcony cabins.
LGBTQ+ Cruise Denied Docking in Turkey and Egypt, Nearly 2,000 Passengers Affected
In early July 2026, a cruise carrying nearly 2,000 mostly gay passengers was denied entry by Turkish and Egyptian ports. This prevented scheduled dockings and disrupted the cruise itinerary.
FAA Delay Programs Affected 17 US Airports on July 13, 2026
On July 13, 2026, 17 US airports were affected by 26 FAA delay programs. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International experienced the longest ground stop lasting 18 hours and 40 minutes.
Ground Stops Disrupt Flights at Houston’s George Bush and Hobby Airports July 13
Severe storms forced ground stops at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports on July 13, 2026, causing flight delays up to 49 minutes. Dallas-Fort Worth International led the nation with 132 delayed or canceled flights.
Flight Cancellations and Delays Disrupt Major European Airports on July 13
On July 13, 2026, 71 flights were cancelled and 1,545 delayed across major European airports including Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Amsterdam Schiphol. Multiple airlines such as British Airways, Air France, and KLM were affected by these disruptions spanning seven countries.
FAA Ends Ground Stop at Atlanta Airport Amid Thunderstorm Delays
The FAA issued and later lifted a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Eastern Georgia is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m., causing over 900 flight delays at the airport.
IHCL Announces 20 Hotel Signings and 11 Openings in Q1 2027
IHCL signed 20 new hotels and opened 11 more in Q1 2027. Its portfolio now totals 645 hotels with over 66,000 rooms.
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Nearly 10,000 flights were cancelled following a four-hour US air traffic ground stop on November 13, 2026. London Heathrow and Gatwick faced numerous delays and cancellations affecting transatlantic routes.
Calgary Airport Cancels Hundreds of US-Bound Flights During US FAA Ground Stop
More than 100 flights were cancelled at Canadian airports on November 15, 2026, following a US FAA ground stop. Calgary International Airport saw hundreds of US-bound flights cancelled, stranding passengers.
12 US Airports Under FAA Delay Programs on Nov 15, 2026
On November 15, 2026, 12 US airports were under 18 FAA delay programs with SFO experiencing the highest peak delay of 341 minutes. The main causes were airport closures, volume constraints, and rocket launch-related traffic management.