Vietnam Tourism Sees 15% Growth in Foreign Visitors in 2026
Vietnam saw a near 15% rise in foreign arrivals in 2026, reaching 1.77 million visitors in September. The country targets 45-50 million international tourists by 2030 through expanded global promotion efforts.
Cebu Tourism Sees 27% Rise in Foreign Visitors Jan-Aug 2026
Cebu province recorded 1,080,809 tourist arrivals from January to August 2026, a 12.78 percent increase from last year. Foreign arrivals surged 27.28 percent, reaching 242,108 visitors.
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas to Stage SpongeBob Musical from 2027
Royal Caribbean will stage the Tony Award-winning SpongeBob Musical aboard Hero of the Seas starting August 2027. The fourth Icon-class ship sails from Miami offering family-focused entertainment.
Holland America Modifies MS Zaandam’s 35-Day Hawaii and South Pacific Cruise Itinerary
Holland America Line has revised MS Zaandam’s 35-day Hawaii and South Pacific itinerary, canceling the Kiribati port call and adjusting French Polynesia stops for October 2026. Passengers receive a $100 onboard credit due to schedule changes.
Construction begins on Naha Port cruise terminal with MSC and Royal Caribbean
Construction has begun on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port in Okinawa, a joint venture involving MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group. Scheduled for completion in March 2028, the facility will boost passenger capacity and support growing cruise tourism in Japan and East Asia.
Hyatt shrinks select-service hotel prototypes to reduce building costs
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has cut the size of its select-service hotel prototypes to cut building costs by roughly 25%. The company targets over 300 U.S. submarkets and has a pipeline of 70+ Hyatt Studios hotels with over 8,200 rooms.
Travel + Leisure Co. and Wyndham to Develop Sports Illustrated Resorts Hotels
Travel + Leisure Co. partnered with Wyndham Hotels to create hotels under the Sports Illustrated Resorts brand. The deal was announced on October 5, 2026.
Elderly Tourists Lead Spending Uptick at Hanoi Travel Expo 2026
The Hanoi travel expo 2026, held April 9-12 at ICE Hanoi, saw elderly tourists aged 60-75 drive a surge in spending. Nearly 400 booths from over 600 businesses offered heavy discounts and packages.
Geggs Getaways Holds Inaugural Travel Show with Over 200 Attendees
Geggs Getaways held its first travel show at Blackpool Stanley Park Golf Club on September 24, 2026, attracting over 200 attendees. The event generated £11,000 in bookings and £50,000 in new enquiries.
Thales Launches AI Biometric System Across Singapore Airports in 2026
Thales launched an AI biometric passenger processing system in 2026 at several Singapore airports. The system combines AI with biometric tech to speed up passenger flow.
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Fog Causes Flight Cancellations at Heathrow and London City on November 9
Seven flights were cancelled at Heathrow and three at London City airports by 6:30am on November 9 due to thick fog in London. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning valid until 11am for London and most of the South East.
Flight cancellations hit Heathrow and London City amid fog on Nov 9
Early on November 9, 2026, seven flights at Heathrow and three at London City were canceled due to dense fog reducing visibility to under 50 metres. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for London and South East England until 11am.
1,331 U.S. Flights Delayed, 59 Cancelled on November 9 Amid Weather Disruptions
On November 9, 2026, there were 1,331 flight delays and 59 cancellations in the U.S., mainly due to thunderstorms and low clouds. The FAA listed Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. area airports as affected sites.