Sonesta Launches 20th Signature Inn in Branson, Missouri
Sonesta opened its 20th Signature Inn in Branson, Missouri, on October 14, 2026. This launch expands the company's midscale hotel options for travelers.
JW Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Elena in October 2026
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive luxury resort in Costa Elena, Mexico, in October 2026. Meanwhile, Xi'an's hotel market sees rising tourist visits but faces oversupply, steep price declines, and postponed luxury hotel openings.
WTM London 2026 Grants Travel Agents Free Entry with TTG and Travel Gossip
WTM London 2026 runs November 3-5 at Excel London, offering travel agents free admission through TTG and Travel Gossip partnerships. The event introduces paid tickets for general visitors for the first time.
Anguilla to Host Inaugural Caribbean Tourism Organization Sports Tourism Summit 2027
Anguilla will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization's first Sports Tourism Summit from August 12-14, 2027. The event will focus on linking sports, tourism and economic growth in the Caribbean.
ITB Berlin 2027 Tickets Launch Featuring ITB Orange Pass
ITB Berlin 2027 tickets are now on sale, featuring the new premium ITB Orange Pass limited to 300 holders. Early Bird prices apply until 14 January 2027.
Irish Rail Weekend Train Cancellations and Bus Replacements Oct 17-18, 2026
Irish Rail has confirmed multiple train cancellations and bus replacements across Limerick, Galway, Dublin, and Sligo routes on October 17-18, 2026 due to engineering works. Further service disruptions are planned for the October bank holiday weekend.
Fire on AVE Train Near Zaragoza Disrupts Madrid-Barcelona High-Speed Rail
A fire on an AVE train near Ricla, Zaragoza on October 12, 2026, forced evacuation of 283 passengers and disrupted Madrid-Barcelona high-speed rail services. The incident affected 33 trains and nearly 13,000 passengers with ongoing delays and reduced capacity on the corridor.
EVB wins RB33 contract extension despite hydrogen train availability issues
EVB has secured a ten-year contract from 2027 to operate the RB33 regional train service in Niedersachsen. The operator warns of high occupancy due to limited hydrogen train availability.
Porter Airlines New Direct Vancouver to London, Ontario Flights Start April 2027
Porter Airlines will launch direct flights from Vancouver to London, Ontario starting April 12, 2027, operating 11 weekly flights. The airline will use Embraer E195-E2 jets with 132 seats including PorterReserve and PorterClassic classes.
easyJet Launches New Edinburgh to Southampton Route in March 2027
easyJet will launch a daily direct flight from Edinburgh to Southampton starting March 28, 2027. It serves both business and leisure travelers, expanding options from Scotland's busiest airport.














