GIC Buys 16 Marriott Hotels in Japan for Approximately $800 Million
GIC has purchased 16 Marriott-operated hotels in Japan for around $800 million. Marriott will continue to operate these Four Points Flex by Sheraton properties post-acquisition.
Nepal Highlights Tourism Recovery at Tourism Expo Japan 2026
Nepal Tourism Board and nine companies participated in Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo with 1,420 firms from 74 countries. Nepal highlighted recovery efforts post-monsoon disasters and promoted trekking, cultural, spiritual, and wellness tourism.
Guam Tourism Highlighted at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 with 183,270 Visitors
Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 drew 183,270 visitors, showcasing Guam’s culture, cuisine, and tourism industry. GVB and partners engaged Japanese travelers with performances, food, and surveys.
Geggs Getaways inaugural travel show attracts over 200 guests
Geggs Getaways hosted its first travel show in Blackpool on September 24, attracting over 200 attendees and securing £11,000 in bookings. The event also raised £500 for Dementia UK through a raffle.
Sydney Metro ridership passes 130 million; Bankstown extension in final tests
Sydney Metro surpassed 130 million passenger journeys since August 2024, driven by network expansions and changing commuter patterns. The Bankstown extension entered final testing with an opening planned for later in 2026.
Alto High-Speed Rail Cost Estimates Exceed Initial Projections
The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the Alto high-speed rail project will cost $75 billion to $113 billion, surpassing earlier official forecasts. Construction is expected to start in 2030, with projected economic benefits along the Ottawa-Montreal segment.
Southeastern Cancels Trains After Bedbugs Found in Drivers’ Cabs
Southeastern cancelled services from 22 September 2026 after bedbugs were found in drivers' cabs of two trains based at West Marina Depot, Hastings. Passenger areas remained unaffected and High Speed 1 trains continue to run normally.
Southwest Airlines Starts Weekly Nonstop Service from Kansas City to Caribbean
Southwest Airlines will start a weekly nonstop flight from Kansas City International Airport to a Caribbean island. This route offers new leisure travel opportunities from Kansas City.
50 New Flight Routes Launch Across Europe and Globally in October 2026
Fifty new airline routes launch in October 2026, including Finnair’s daily Helsinki-Melbourne flights via Bangkok and Jetstar’s inaugural passenger service from Western Sydney International Airport. Etihad expands Middle East connections with new routes to Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, and Calgary.
South Africa Tourism Expected to Break Records in 2026
Foreign arrivals in South Africa hit 1.01 million in August 2026, up 7.4% year-on-year. January–August visitor arrivals reached 7.57 million, with projections for a record tourism year.
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Fog Triggers Multiple FAA Ground Stops at San Francisco Airport on November 9, 2026
Dense fog and low clouds led to multiple FAA ground stops at San Francisco International Airport on November 9, 2026, delaying 187 flights and canceling three by late morning. The FAA timed ground delay programs and holds for SFO-bound departures from other airports to manage limited visibility and airport capacity.
FAA’s AI Tool Reduces Flight Delays at Dallas Fort Worth on November 9
The FAA's AI-powered SMART system has rerouted nearly 180 flights, saving over 10 minutes per flight since late September 2026. Dallas Fort Worth Airport experienced reduced delays on November 9, thanks to this technology.
FAA Ground Stops Delay 187 Flights at San Francisco Airport on November 9
San Francisco International Airport experienced three FAA ground stops on November 9, 2026, triggered by dense fog. By 10:30 a.m. PT, 187 arrival flights were delayed and three canceled due to visibility dropping to 0.13 miles.