Fattal Hotel Group Acquires First Hotel in Manhattan, Launching US Entry
Fattal Hotel Group purchased its first hotel in Manhattan on 2026-07-09, entering the US market. This move signals the group's expanded presence in American hospitality.
IHCL Opens 11 Hotels and Secures 20 Signings in Q1 2027
IHCL opened 11 hotels and signed 20 new properties in Q1 2027. The company’s portfolio now totals 645 hotels with over 66,000 keys.
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Global Growth Fueled by Owner Confidence
Radisson Hotel Group is increasing the pace of its global expansion. This acceleration is powered by strong confidence from hotel owners, Macau Business reports.
FAA Issues Ground Stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Over Thunderstorms
The FAA imposed a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms halting departures temporarily. The disruption caused delays, cancellations, and missed connections during a peak summer travel weekend.
FAA Ground Stop Halts Flights at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Saturday
The FAA imposed a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday afternoon due to thunderstorms, halting departures until at least 5 p.m. Eastern. Passengers faced long delays and missed connections amid persistent summer storms affecting the Southeast region.
2026 Skiing Resort Travel Expo Held in Chengdu to Boost Global Ski Tourism
The Skiing Resort Travel Expo 2026 was held in Chengdu, China, to promote global ski tourism and winter travel. The event highlighted skiing resorts and related leisure opportunities to support the industry.
Travel Madness Expo 2026 Opens in Pasay Highlighting Vietnam, Japan, and Korea
The Travel Madness Expo 2026 opened in Pasay, Philippines, with organizers optimistic about tourism recovery. Vietnam, Japan, and Korea were highlighted as top travel destinations for Filipinos.
FAA Ground Stop at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Causes Flight Delays on July 12, 2026
The FAA imposed a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms impacting safety. Departures were halted into the late afternoon, causing delays and cancellations during a peak summer travel weekend.
EU Continues Schengen Biometric Passport Checks Amid Airport Queues
The European Union is continuing the rollout of the biometric Schengen Entry/Exit System despite widespread delays. Airports and airlines report up to three-hour queues and call for temporary suspensions during peak times.
EU Continues Biometric Border Checks Despite Long Queues at Major Airports
The EU has confirmed that biometric border controls under the Schengen Entry/Exit System will continue despite reports of queues up to three hours at airports like Rome and Paris. Airlines and airports have called for temporary suspensions to ease delays but the EU framework does not allow a blanket halt.














