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Vietnam plans to attract 25 million international visitors and generate $43 billion in tourism revenue in 2026. International arrivals increased 14.9% in the first half of the year, reaching 12.3 million.

The FAA issued a ground stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on July 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms, causing over 900 flight delays. The stoppage, initially until 2:30 p.m., was extended to 4 p.m. before being lifted.

Royal Caribbean has canceled all scheduled visits to Labadee, Haiti, for the entirety of 2026 across 12 of its ships. The cancellations result from ongoing violence in Haiti, substituting other Caribbean ports or sea days on affected itineraries.

Carnival Cruise Line started construction of Carnival Destiny, its first Ace class vessel, on July 10, 2026, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The ship is set for a summer 2029 debut featuring numerous ocean-facing balcony cabins and innovative guest venues.

The FAA imposed a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to severe thunderstorms, causing over 900 flight delays with an average wait of 40 minutes. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect in east Georgia until 9 p.m.

On July 12, 2026, European airports recorded 2,575 flight delays and 51 cancellations affecting major hubs including Zurich, Athens, and London Heathrow. Airlines such as easyJet, Lufthansa, and KLM faced significant operational disruptions.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport experienced a ground stop and delays on July 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Departure delays ranged from 60 to 169 minutes amid worsening weather conditions.

MGallery Collection and Colossos SA will open an adults-only hotel in Rhodes overlooking the Aegean Sea, scheduled for Spring 2027. The 222-room resort features a ten-storey spiral building, multiple pools, diverse dining venues, and extensive wellness facilities.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport imposed a ground stop and delay on July 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms causing departure delays of up to 169 minutes. The National Weather Service forecast high temperatures near 97 degrees with increasing rain chances into the evening.

The FAA issued a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 12 due to thunderstorms. More than 900 flights faced delays, averaging 40 minutes.