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Thailand will end its 60-day visa exemption from September 15, 2026, replacing it with 30- and 15-day visa-free stays. Moroccan nationals lose visa-free entry, while 60 countries remain eligible for 30-day stays.

All flights at Guernsey Airport were cancelled on the evening of September 3, 2026, due to persistent fog causing unsafe visibility. Inbound flights were diverted to UK airports, and passenger support teams activated contingency plans.

San Francisco International Airport's Runway 1 Right has been closed since March 30, 2026, causing flight delays worsened by FAA arrival limits. The runway is expected to reopen in early October.

The FAA issued a ground stop at Houston Hobby Airport on September 3, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. An earlier ground stop at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport was lifted around 2:15 p.m.

ITB India 2026 launched on September 1 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre, attracting over 3,000 travel professionals. The event hosts 100+ global brands and features extensive industry conferences and networking.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh for the first event set for September 2026. The event aims to connect international tourism businesses with Saudi Arabia’s market.

The ITE HCMC 2026 Tourism Forum convened 300 delegates in Ho Chi Minh City to prioritize sustainable and connected MICE tourism development. Vietnamese officials called for regional collaboration to transform Vietnam into a proactive contributor to the global MICE industry.

A ground stop at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on September 3, 2026, was issued due to severe thunderstorms. The suspension of flight operations caused delays and disruptions for arriving and departing passengers.

The FAA issued ground stops on September 3, 2026, at 10 U.S. airports including LaGuardia due to severe thunderstorms disrupting Northeast flights. Newark and Boston Logan also reported significant delays amid the multi-day storm events.

On September 3, 2026, the FAA issued a ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to severe thunderstorms, causing average delays of 45 minutes. Newark and Boston Logan airports also reported significant delays amid multi-day weather disruptions across the Northeast corridor.