Runway 22L Closure at Midway Airport Triggers Delays
Chicago Midway Airport closed Runway 22L on October 20, 2026, to repair damaged Engineered Material Arresting System materials. The closure is expected to cause delays and cancellations until mid-November.
Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Rises 1.5% in September 2026 to $185.6 Million
Sri Lanka's tourism revenue rose 1.5% year-on-year to US$185.6 million in September 2026 despite a 0.3% decline in tourist arrivals. Total tourism earnings fell 9.2% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025.
Cross River State Tourism Bureau Joins African Travel Commission as Affiliate Member
Cross River State Tourism Bureau joined the African Travel Commission as an affiliate member on October 18, 2026. The membership aims to enhance regional cooperation and tourism development in Africa.
Bucks County Tourism Generates $1.3 Billion with 8.4M Visitors in 2025
Bucks County tourism generated $1.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Visitor numbers exceeded 8.4 million during the year.
Disney Imagination: Disney Cruise Line’s First Ship Sailing from Japan in 2029
Disney Cruise Line announced Disney Imagination, its first ship set to sail from Japan starting spring 2029. Operated by Oriental Land Co., Ltd., the ship marks Disney's entrance into the Japanese cruise market.
Woman Rescued After 20 Hours in Mediterranean Sea From Royal Caribbean Ship
A 44-year-old woman fell overboard from Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas near Zakynthos and was rescued after almost 20 hours. The Greek Coast Guard and cargo ship MSC Rossella III coordinated her recovery and treatment.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Bahamas Stops, Redirects Oasis of the Seas to Halifax in 2026
Royal Caribbean cancelled three Bahamas stops on Oasis of the Seas' October 18-25, 2026 sailing, rerouting the ship to Halifax for a single overnight port call. Passengers receive onboard credits and future cruise credits as compensation.
India’s Hotel Pipeline Nearly Matches Current Supply in 2026
India’s hotel development pipeline in 2026 nearly equals its existing supply of hotel rooms. Strong investment and growth momentum are driving rapid expansions through 2030-2031.
New Ultra-Luxury Hotel Le Mas Bellevue Opens in Saint-Tropez June 2027
Le Mas Bellevue Saint-Tropez, a new ultra-luxury hotel with 78 rooms, is set to open in June 2027 near Pampelonne Beach. Managed by Oetker Hotels, the property features private terraces, an infinity pool, and wellness facilities.
Meliá Hotels Planning Five More Hotels in Tunisia by 2030
Meliá Hotels will double its Tunisian portfolio to ten hotels by adding five new properties and targeting 3,000 rooms by 2030. The expansion follows first-half 2026 revenue growth of 7.10% to EUR 1,047.40 million.
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Palawan Tourism Expo 2026 Scheduled in Cebu Featuring Top Destinations and Hotels
The Palawan Tourism Expo 2026 will take place in Cebu, highlighting Palawan's top destinations and hotels. The expo aims to attract more tourists by offering exclusive travel deals and detailed information about the province.
Saudi Land Pavilion Opens at WTM London 2026 with 37 Partners
Saudi Arabia inaugurated the Saudi Land pavilion at WTM London 2026, featuring 37 tourism partners across major destinations. The pavilion highlighted new luxury resorts and cultural experiences to boost global travel partnerships.
Spanish Tourist Office Debuts Accessibility Guide at WTM London 2026
At WTM London 2026, the Spanish Tourist Office launched a hotel accessibility guide as part of its Spain for All programme. They emphasized accessible tourism as a quality benchmark and growth opportunity for the travel sector.