IHG Signs Deal for 130-Room voco Hotel in Vrindavan Opening 2031
IHG has contracted to open a voco hotel with 130 rooms in Vrindavan, India. The hotel is scheduled to launch in 2031.
JW Marriott Launches First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Elena, Costa Rica
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive resort in Costa Elena, Costa Rica, featuring 415 rooms and extensive amenities. Ritz-Carlton Naples completed a multimillion-dollar renovation with upgraded facilities.
Banff’s Rimrock Banff Completes $115M Renovation, Joins Accor Emblems Collection
Rimrock Banff completed a $115 million renovation, redesigning 320 rooms and adding new wellness and dining facilities. It is now Accor's first Emblems Collection hotel in North America.
Sri Lanka Showcases Tourism and Trade at Myanmar Expo 2026
Sri Lanka participated in the Myanmar International Business Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026 held in Yangon from September 4 to 7. The Embassy showcased tourism, trade, and investment opportunities, strengthening ties with Myanmar business stakeholders.
Business Travel Show America 2026 Flags Business Travel Data Shortcomings
Business Travel Show America 2026 highlighted data deficiencies affecting business travel. These gaps increase scrutiny on buyers navigating travel procurement.
FAA Delays Affect 17 U.S. Airports on October 12, 2026, RDU Worst Hit
Seventeen U.S. airports faced 32 FAA delay programs on October 12, 2026. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) had the longest ground stop lasting 8 hours due to an equipment outage.
Noi Bai Airport Launches Biometric Check-In in July 2026
Noi Bai International Airport started using a biometric check-in system in July 2026. The system employs facial recognition to speed up passenger boarding.
Thunderstorms Prompt FAA Ground Stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, 147 Flights Affected
The FAA issued a ground stop for flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on October 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms. This caused 142 flight delays and 5 cancellations by 11 a.m.
Thunderstorm Ground Stop Halts Flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor on October 12, 2026
The FAA issued a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from 10:51 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on October 12, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. The halt affected departures from Southwest and Midwest cities, leading to over 140 delays and several cancellations.
Court Blocks German Rail Regulator’s Capacity Allocation Rule Affecting Italo
A federal administrative court in Köln dismissed a Bundesnetzagentur rule requiring DB InfraGO to reserve train paths for competitors. This blocks a regulatory measure affecting Italo’s planned 2028 launch in Germany.














