Holland America Revises Zaandam Hawaii & South Pacific Itinerary October 2026
Holland America Line revised Zaandam’s 35-day Hawaii and South Pacific itinerary for October 2026, canceling the Kiribati port call and adjusting French Polynesia schedules. Passengers will receive a US$100 onboard credit due to these changes.
Brussels Airport Strike Cancels 140 Flights on October 9
A strike by Alyzia ground handling staff at Brussels Airport on October 9, 2026, will result in approximately 140 flight cancellations. The disruption will affect 21 airlines but will not impact Aviapartner operations.
Hyatt Downsizing Select-Service Hotel Prototypes to Cut Costs
Hyatt is cutting the size of its select-service hotel prototypes, reducing building costs by approximately 25%. The hotel chain targets over 300 U.S. submarkets with structured financing for Hyatt Studios projects.
Hilton Opens Seven New Hotels in Asia, Four Are Conversions
Hilton Worldwide Holdings opened seven new hotels in Asia in 2026. Four of these were conversions while three were new builds or franchised hotels.
Hundreds of Flights Delayed and Cancelled at Major European Airports on 2026-10-07
On October 7, 2026, major European airports saw hundreds of flight delays and cancellations due to network congestion and weather. British Airways reported delays on 20% of its schedule.
Hanoi Travel Expo Sees Spending Growth Led by Elderly Tourists
The Hanoi travel expo held at ICE from April 9 to 12, 2026, saw a surge in spending led by elderly tourists aged 60 to 75. Nearly 400 booths from over 600 businesses offered discounts on domestic and international tours.
ITB Asia 2026 Opens in Singapore with Extensive Travel Industry Participation
ITB Asia 2026, Asia's largest travel trade show, took place in Singapore in early October. The three-day event united international exhibitors and buyers from the MICE, leisure, and travel sectors.
Brussels Airport Flight Cancellations Due to Alyzia Strike on October 9, 2026
A nationwide strike by Alyzia ground staff will cause around 140 flight cancellations at Brussels Airport on October 9, 2026. Aviapartner operations will not be affected.
Belgian Strike Disrupts Brussels Airport with 140 Flight Cancellations on October 6
Brussels Airport faced flight cancellations on October 6, 2026, due to a nationwide strike. Alyzia ground handling staff joined the walkout, with at least 140 flights reportedly cancelled.
Flight Cancellations at Brussels Airport Amid Belgian Strike on October 6, 2026
At least 140 flights at Brussels Airport will be cancelled on October 6, 2026, due to a nationwide Belgian strike. Staff at ground handling company Alyzia are participating in the walkout, affecting flight operations.













