Oktodev Starts Construction on 14-Storey Hotel at Montreal’s Phillips Square
Oktodev has begun building a 14-storey, 180-room hotel at Montreal’s Phillips Square with a $90 million investment. Construction will start in March 2027 and complete by January 2029.
1 Hotels Opens in Austin and Hyatt Unveils New Punta Cana Resort
1 Hotels opened a 252-room property in Austin’s tallest tower in September 2026. Hyatt launched the adults-only Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana all-inclusive resort with 467 rooms.
Barcelona Approves Increase in Tourist Tax for Cruise Passengers in Transit
Barcelona City Council has approved increasing the tourist tax for cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city from €5 to a maximum of €24 by 2030. The hostel surcharge remains frozen at €4, and a property tax hike was rejected.
Nor’easter Triggers 439 Flight Cancellations and Widespread Power Outages in US Northeast
A nor’easter on September 28, 2026, disrupted air travel with 439 flight cancellations and left over 68,000 customers without power in the US Northeast. Flooding and states of emergency were declared in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Yomiuri Travel Showcases Tours and Wampa Club at Tokyo’s Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
Yomiuri Travel exhibited escorted tours and children's craft activities at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 in Tokyo. Public attendance was allowed on September 26 and 27 with ticketed entry.
Uttar Pradesh Promotes Buddhist Circuit at JATA Expo Japan 2026
Uttar Pradesh Tourism exhibited its Buddhist Circuit and cultural heritage at the JATA Tourism Expo 2026 in Tokyo from September 24 to 27. The state's pavilion was inaugurated by Indian diplomatic and tourism officials and focused on promoting spiritual and heritage tourism.
Nor’easter Forces 439 Flight Cancellations and Widespread Power Outages in US Northeast
A nor’easter on September 28 caused more than 68,000 power outages and 439 flight cancellations across the US Northeast. The governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency amid flooding and travel disruption.
Air Canada Introduces Mobile App Enrollment for Biometric Gates at Toronto Pearson
Air Canada will launch a mobile app feature for biometric gate enrollment at Toronto Pearson in September 2026. This will allow passengers to expedite airport processing by registering remotely.
Thales Launches AI Biometric System at Singapore Airports
Thales has deployed an AI-powered biometric system at Singapore airports. The system aims to improve passenger processing through AI-driven facial recognition technology.
Nor’easter Triggers 400+ Flight Cancellations and 68,000 Power Outages Today
A nor’easter on September 26 caused over 68,000 power outages and more than 400 flight cancellations across the US Northeast. Governors declared states of emergency as flooding and strong winds impacted New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
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FAA AI Air Traffic Tool Operational at Dallas Fort Worth Airport Since November 9,...
The FAA launched a new AI air traffic tool at Dallas Fort Worth Airport on November 9, 2026. The system has helped reduce flight delays and improve operational efficiency at the airport.
FAA Ground Stops Due to Fog Disrupt San Francisco Airport Flights November 9, 2026
On November 9, 2026, dense fog at San Francisco International Airport caused multiple FAA ground stops, delaying 187 flights and cancelling three by mid-morning. The FAA imposed several departure holds to manage airport capacity amid visibility below 0.13 miles.
803 Flights Delayed, 56 Cancelled Across US Airports on November 10, 2026
On November 10, 2026, U.S. airports reported 803 delays and 56 cancellations by 9:35 a.m. EST. Weather disruptions affected major hubs including Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., with global delays exceeding 10,700 flights.