Qantas Cancels Rome-to-Perth 787 Flight Due to Bedbug Incident
Qantas cancelled its Rome-to-Perth Boeing 787 flight on 13 October 2026 after a bedbug report. Passengers were provided accommodation and rebooking within 48 hours.
German Court Blocks Rail Capacity Plan Affecting Italo Trains
The federal administrative court in Köln blocked Bundesnetzagentur’s July 2026 capacity allocation measure on October 7, 2026. This decision hampers NTV-Italo’s planned 2028 entry into the German long-distance rail market.
Consultants Billed Taxpayers for Late-Night Lyft Rides From CEO’s Home
Consultants for the California High-Speed Rail billed taxpayers for late-night Lyft rides originating at CEO Ian Choudri's Folsom home. Expense records from September 2024 to January 2026 show multiple trips including to nearby restaurants and a Washington, D.C. conference.
East Midlands Railway to be Renationalised by End of 2027
East Midlands Railway will be renationalised by the end of 2027 with immediate service improvements demanded by the Department for Transport. Issues with the Aurora trains caused delays, cancellations, and strikes earlier this year.
New Nonstop Flights to Disney World Begin with Limited Schedule
A nonstop flight service to Disney World in Orlando has started but will operate on specific days only. Travelers can now fly directly to Disney World on announced days each week.
Philippines Aims for 6.4M Tourist Arrivals in 2026 Amid Fuel Cost Hikes
The Philippines aims for 6.4 million tourist arrivals in 2026 despite increased fuel prices. The tourism secretary confirmed the target remains feasible under current conditions.
Cuba Tourism Falls 64% with Major Hotel Chains Exiting in 2026
Tourist arrivals in Cuba fell 64.4% through August 2026, with only 450,353 visitors compared to over 1.26 million the prior year. Cuban GDP is projected to decline 10.3% amid hotel closures and foreign operator exits.
Cruise Passenger Rescued After Nearly 20 Hours Adrift Near Zakynthos
A 44-year-old woman was rescued after nearly 20 hours at sea southwest of Zakynthos, Greece, following an incident aboard the Odyssey of the Seas. The cruise ship canceled its Naples port call and completed the route at Civitavecchia after the rescue operation.
Disney Believe Launches with First Live Encanto Musical in December 2027
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Believe will launch its maiden voyage December 18, 2027, from Port Everglades with four- and five-night Caribbean sailings. The ship features the first live Encanto musical at sea, with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Four Seasons Plans New Luxury Resort in Tangier, Morocco
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced plans for a new luxury resort in Tangier's Cap Malabata district with 99 rooms and 27 villas. The property will be located near Tangier’s high-speed train station and Ibn Battouta Airport.
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Wyndham Adds 40+ Hotels to Registry Collection by Early 2027
Wyndham will add over 40 hotels to its Registry Collection by early 2027. The expansion includes luxury properties in Mykonos and Malta.
Apple Hospitality Posts 18.9% Net Income Jump and 7.3% RevPAR Rise in Q3 2026
Apple Hospitality's net income reached $60.5 million in Q3 2026, up 18.9% year over year. Comparable hotel RevPAR increased by 7.3% during the same period.
Sunstone Sees Third Quarter 2026 Growth Driven by Resort and Urban Hotels
Sunstone experienced growth in the USA during the third quarter of 2026. This increase was driven by strong results in its resort and urban hotel categories.