Nor’easter Triggers 400+ Flight Cancellations and Widespread Delays on US East Coast
A major nor’easter struck the US East Coast last weekend, leading to state of emergency declarations in multiple New York counties. The storm caused nearly 430 flight cancellations, thousands of delays, one fatality, widespread power outages, and severe coastal flooding from North Carolina to New England.
Anguilla Hits Record Tourism for Six Consecutive Months in Early 2026
Anguilla set consecutive monthly tourism records from January to June 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors. Excursionist arrivals and American traveler numbers also surged, driven by improved air connections and luxury resort growth.
China’s Summer Tourism Hits 1.12 Billion Trips and 1.55 Trillion Yuan Revenue in August...
China's domestic tourism reached 1.12 billion trips generating 1.55 trillion yuan in revenue during the 2024 summer vacation. Visa-free policies expanded to Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam from August 20, boosting cross-border tourism.
Edmund Bartlett Proposes US$10 Billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett proposed a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum in Geneva. The fund targets support for Small Island Developing States and highly tourism-dependent economies.
Explora Journeys Signs Deal to Build Luxury River Cruise Ships
Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Den Breejen Shipyard to build luxury river cruise ships, entering the river cruise market. Sales for these cruises are expected to open in 2027.
Nor’easter Triggers 400+ Flight Cancellations and Delays at Logan Airport
A Nor’easter on September 28, 2026, caused over 400 cancellations and thousands of delays across US airports, with Logan Airport in Boston heavily affected. The storm also caused a fatality and multiple states of emergency along the East Coast.
Oktodev Starts Building 14-Storey, 180-Room Hotel in Montreal
Oktodev is developing a 14-storey, 180-room luxury hotel at Montreal's Phillips Square. Construction is set for March 2027 with completion by January 2029.
1 Hotels Austin Opening and Hyatt’s New All-Inclusive Punta Cana Resort
1 Hotels is opening a 252-room Austin property in Texas’ tallest tower. Hyatt launches Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, a 467-room adults-only all-inclusive resort.
Amanera Sells Privacy and Luxury at $3,700+ Nightly in Dominican Republic
Amanera in the Dominican Republic offers 24 casitas with rates starting above $3,700 at high season. The Aman Group prioritizes guest privacy and personalized service to attract repeat ultra-luxury travellers.
Barcelona Approves Tourist Tax Increase for Cruise Passengers in Transit
Barcelona City Council approved a progressive increase in the tourist tax for cruise passengers in transit, raising fees from €5 to €24 by 2030. The council also froze the hostel surcharge at €4 and rejected increasing property taxes on high-value leisure establishments.
Latest article
FAA’s AI Tool Reduces Flight Delays at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
The FAA deployed an AI air traffic management system at Dallas Fort Worth Airport on November 9, 2026. The system has helped reduce flight delays and ease congestion since then.
More Than 800 Flight Delays and 56 Cancellations Hit US Airports on Nov 10
On November 10, 2026, over 803 flights experienced delays and 56 were canceled across U.S. airports. Travel disruptions affected multiple locations nationwide.
Thailand Tourism Revenue Set to Grow 5-7% in 2027 Due to European Visitors
Thailand's tourism revenue is expected to grow by 5-7% in 2027. European arrivals are a key factor driving this increase.