Nor’easter Storm Triggers Flight Delays at LaGuardia Airport on September 25, 2026
A nor’easter caused hundreds of flight delays at LaGuardia Airport on September 25, 2026. Airlines issued travel waivers as officials warned of heavy rain and coastal flooding risks across the Mid-Atlantic and New England.
FAA Ground Delays Affect Flights at Seattle-Tacoma and San Diego on Sept 26
FAA ground delay programs affected flights on September 26, 2026, at Seattle-Tacoma and San Diego airports due to runway closures and high traffic volume. Delays ranged up to 29 minutes at San Diego and 15 minutes at Seattle, with no airport closures reported.
Albania Foreign Tourist Arrivals Rise 5.3% Jan-Aug 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania increased by 5.3% in the first eight months of 2026, reaching 9.44 million. August arrivals reached 2.43 million, with tourism growth slowing to 2% year-on-year.
China Records 1.12 Billion Domestic Trips in August 2024 with Expanded Visa Policies
China's summer 2024 tourism report shows 1.12 billion domestic trips and 1.55 trillion yuan revenue. Visa-free policies now cover 57 countries for transit and 61 for Hainan entry.
Edmund Bartlett Advocates US$10 Billion Tourism Resilience Fund at WEF
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, urged creating a US$10 billion Global Tourism Resilience Fund at the World Economic Forum. He also unveiled Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 strategy focusing on local prosperity and sustainability.
Explora Journeys Enters River Cruise Market with New Shipbuilding Deal
Explora Journeys signed a letter of intent with Den Breejen Shipyard in September 2026 to build luxury river cruise ships, marking its first river cruise venture. Sales are expected to open in 2027 as Explora enters the competitive European river cruise market.
US Coast Guard Ends Search for Carnival Panorama Passenger Overboard
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for Thomas Gigler, who went overboard from Carnival Panorama off the California coast. The search covered 1,707 square miles over 41 hours without results.
Royal Caribbean Buys $3 Billion Stake in Sandals Resorts
Royal Caribbean acquired a stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion in late September 2026. This partnership may enhance Caribbean cruise and resort vacation packages.
FAA Ground Delay Programs Slow Flights at Seattle-Tacoma and San Diego on Sept 26
FAA ground delay programs caused flight slowdowns at Seattle-Tacoma and San Diego International Airports on September 26, 2026. Delays ranged up to 29 minutes at San Diego and 15 minutes at Seattle.
IHG signs two-hotel franchise deal, debuts Garner Hotels in Malaysia
IHG has signed a two-hotel franchise agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd., launching its franchise model and the Garner Hotels brand in Malaysia. Garner Hotel Kota Kinabalu will rebrand existing hotel rooms with phased openings by 2029, while Holiday Inn Express Tawau will open in 2028.














