Venice May Raise Tourist Fee to €30 for Visitor Management
Venice is weighing an increase in its tourist fee to as much as €30. This move targets visitor management and overcrowding reduction.
Nor’easter Forces 400+ Flight Cancellations and Major Outages in US Northeast
A nor’easter on September 27, 2026 caused 439 flight cancellations and left over 68,000 customers without power across the US Northeast. Flooding in New Jersey triggered voluntary evacuations while states of emergency were declared in New York and New Jersey.
WTTC and JATA Form Strategic Partnership at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
WTTC, JATA, and Tourism EXPO Japan signed a cooperation agreement at the 2026 Tokyo event to connect Japan's travel industry with global tourism leaders. Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 runs September 24-27 at Tokyo Big Sight, focusing on evolving travel trends.
Akwaaba Returns to Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 in Nairobi
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 will run from October 6 to 8 in Nairobi, featuring Akwaaba African Travel Market. Akwaaba promotes intra-African tourism and returns after debuting at MKTE in 2025.
Nor’easter Triggers 439 Flight Cancellions and Widespread Outages on US East Coast
A nor’easter on September 27 caused 439 flight cancellations and left over 68,000 customers without power across the US Northeast. Emergency declarations were issued in New York and New Jersey as flooding and wind damage intensified.
Air Canada Starts Biometric Gate Enrollment at Toronto Pearson From September 2026
Air Canada will start biometric gate enrollment at Toronto Pearson Airport in September 2026. Passengers can use the airline's mobile app to register biometrics for contactless boarding.
Dubai Airport Debuts ‘Click and Travel’ for 15-Second Immigration Clearance
Dubai International Airport began operating the 'Click and Travel' system on September 7, 2026, allowing 15-second immigration clearance. This technology targets smoother passenger flow and shortened delays.
Thales Deploys AI Biometric System at Singapore Airports to Speed Processing
Thales has introduced an AI-powered biometric system to improve passenger flow at Singapore airports. The system is designed to accelerate identification and streamline processing.
Nor’easter Triggers 439 Flight Cancellations and 68,000+ Power Outages in Northeast
More than 400 flights were canceled and over 68,000 customers lost power on September 26 due to a nor’easter in the US Northeast. Flooding affected parts of New Jersey, and emergency measures were activated.
Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton trains suspended over weekend
No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton this weekend. The suspension is due to planned maintenance work on the route.
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Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia Cancel Flights in UAE on November 10
On November 10, 2026, Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia reported flight cancellations and delays impacting UAE airports. Regional missile attacks and ongoing security risks continue to disrupt Gulf air travel.
Over 800 Delays and 56 Cancellations Hit U.S. Airports on November 10, 2026
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