IHG Launches Two Noted Collection Hotels in Tokyo, First Premium Asian Openings
IHG Hotels and Resorts will open two Noted Collection premium hotels in Tokyo. This launch is the brand's first entry into East Asia and IHG's first premium openings in Asia.
Circa Resort Completes Hotel Tower Phase, Launches Premium Room Collection
Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas completed the final phase of its hotel tower in September 2026. The resort also launched a new premium room collection to expand guest accommodations.
GCC Plans Nearly 126,000 New Hotel Rooms by 2030, Totaling 616,000 Keys
GCC countries plan nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, increasing regional inventory to over 616,000 keys. Saudi Arabia leads expansion amid varied occupancy trends across GCC in 2026.
Boston Logan Airport Sees 230+ Delays and 43 Cancellations Amid Nor’easter and Construction
Boston Logan International Airport had over 230 flight delays and 43 cancellations as of Tuesday afternoon. The combined impact of a nor’easter and ongoing runway construction caused these disruptions.
Saudi Ministry of Tourism Partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 to promote global tourism investment. The event is set for September 8–10 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.
10th World Travel Expo 2026 Showcases Travel Services at SM City Iloilo
The 10th World Travel Expo took place at SM City Iloilo from September 25 to 27, 2026. It offered travelers a variety of travel services including accommodations, tours, and ticketing.
Guam Advances Tourism at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 in Tokyo
From September 24 to 27, Guam promoted its tourism market at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 in Tokyo, engaging Japanese partners and consumers. The event also featured cultural performances and new Guam-inspired cuisine offerings.
Noi Bai Airport Starts Biometric Check-In to Accelerate Boarding in July 2026
Noi Bai International Airport started biometric check-in in July 2026. The system speeds up boarding by enabling faster identity verification for passengers.
Thales Deploys AI Biometric System at Singapore Airports in 2026
Thales installed an AI biometric passenger processing system at Singapore airports in 2026. The technology speeds up identity verification and cuts down on passenger queues.
Thai Airways Plans to Clear 5,000 Stranded Bags at Bangkok Airport
Approximately 5,000 bags are stranded at Bangkok airport as of September 29, 2026. Thai Airways CEO confirmed a plan to clear the backlog and improve baggage handling for passengers.














