Pattaya Land Announces Lost Pattaya Land All-Suite Hotel with 49 Suites
Pattaya Land announced on October 20, 2026, the Lost Pattaya Land hotel with 49 luxury suites near Pattaya’s Walking Street. Each suite includes a private jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, karaoke lounge, and golf simulator or private cinema.
Hotel101 to open 750-room hotel in Cairo by 2029, first in Africa
Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. will build a 750-room hotel in Greater Cairo, marking its first African venture. The project, valued at approximately EGP 5.465 billion, targets completion in 2029 near the Giza Pyramids.
IHG Exceeds 1,000 European Hotels, 280+ Projects Underway
IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened over 1,000 hotels in Europe after adding 210 in three years. The company has more than 280 properties in development across the region.
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Plan Common Visa for AFCON 2027
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda plan a single tourist visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, allowing visitors to use one visa to enter all three countries. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni endorsed the proposal in July 2026, initiating talks with Kenya and Tanzania.
Storm Austen Cancels Morning Flights at Jersey Airport on 23 October 2026
Storm Austen caused a red wind warning and cancelled morning flights at Jersey Airport on 23 October 2026. Guernsey and Alderney airports also closed until noon amid gale-force winds over 80mph.
More Than 1,000 U.S. Flights Delayed, 58 Canceled Due to Weather
FlightAware reports 1,059 U.S. flights delayed and 58 canceled as of 10:04 a.m. EST today due to weather. Key airports affected include Boston, New York, Phoenix, and several on the West Coast.
Benin to Host 2027 Black Travel Summit in Cotonou
The 2027 Black Travel Summit will be hosted in Cotonou, Benin, the first time the event takes place in Africa. Founded in 2019, the summit focuses on connecting the global Black travel community and fostering international business.
Yanolja Exhibits AI Concierge and Global Distribution at ITB Asia 2026
Yanolja Group will showcase its AI-powered hotel technology and global B2B distribution services at ITB Asia 2026, held October 21-23 in Singapore. The event, Asia's largest travel trade show, offers Yanolja a platform to expand its presence in the growing Asia-Pacific hospitality market.
ITB Asia 2026 Opens in Singapore with 18,000 Travel Professionals
ITB Asia 2026 opened on October 21 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, expecting over 18,000 travel professionals. The three-day event includes 1,000 exhibitors, new Experience Zones, and expanded MICE and Travel Tech shows.
Emirates Introduces Nine New Services for Disabled Travelers in 2026
Emirates will roll out nine new services focused on disabled passengers throughout 2026. These innovations aim to improve travel accessibility and support for disabled travelers.














