Egypt Leads Africa in Hotel Development with 45,984 Rooms by 2026
Egypt leads Africa’s hotel development sector with 45,984 rooms under construction as of 2026. This marks the ninth year in a row Egypt holds the top spot in the continent’s hotel pipeline.
Man Jumps Overboard From Carnival Panorama; Coast Guard Ends Search After 41 Hours
A 56-year-old man jumped overboard from the Carnival Panorama cruise ship near Mexico while sailing to Long Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican Navy searched over 1,700 square miles before suspending the search after 41 hours with no results.
Verizon Fiber Cut Disrupts Flights at Major Northeastern US Airports
A Verizon fiber-optic cable cut near New Jersey on September 21, 2026, caused the failure of both primary and backup FAA air traffic control telecom circuits. This disrupted over 9,500 U.S. flights, including hundreds of cancellations and delays at Newark, Philadelphia, and New York airports.
Lemon Tree Hotels Signs Deal for 90-Room Hotel in Patancheru and ₹120 Crore Bandra...
Lemon Tree Hotels signed an agreement to develop a 90-room hotel in Patancheru, Telangana, and acquired ₹120 crore land in Bandra, Mumbai. The Bandra site will house a 172-key Lemon Tree Premier hotel.
Accor Names Ink 48 NYC as MGallery’s First U.S. Flagship Hotel
Accor’s MGallery Collection has signed New York’s Ink 48 hotel as its first U.S. flagship, which will join the brand officially in 2028 after renovations. Owned by Capstone Equities and Leyad, the hotel features 222 guestrooms including suites and rooftop amenities.
Venice Plans Tourist Entry Fee Increase to €30 for Day-Trippers
Venice plans to raise the daily tourist entry fee for day-trippers to up to €30 from the current €5-10. In 2026, the fee generated over €5.2 million from nearly 680,000 tickets sold during selected days from April to July.
World Travel Expo Year 10 Final Stop at SM City Iloilo Sept 25-27
The World Travel Expo Year 10 will hold its final regional event at SM City Iloilo from September 25 to 27. The three-day expo emphasizes extraordinary travel experiences.
Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Scheduled at Tokyo Big Sight in September
Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 will take place September 24-27 at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring trade and public days. India will participate with Incredible India and related organisations.
Buyer Registration Opens for WTM Africa 2027 in Cape Town
Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 at Cape Town International Convention Centre is now open. The event runs from 7 to 9 April 2027 with expanded participation across Africa and the Middle East.
Auckland City Rail Link Breaks Weekly Train Boarding Record
Auckland's City Rail Link recorded 528,007 train boardings from Sept 13-19, 2026, surpassing previous weekly records. Daily boardings peaked at 85,289 on September 17.
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Wyndham Adds Over 40 Hotels to Registry Collection in Europe by 2027
Wyndham plans to add over 40 hotels to its Registry Collection by early 2027. These properties will be located across Europe, from Mykonos to Malta.
Clarks Udaipur Opens 75-Room Hotel on November 6, 2026
Clarks Hotels officially opened the 75-room Clarks Udaipur hotel on November 6, 2026. The property expands lodging capacity in Udaipur, India.
FAA Ground Stops Disrupt Flights at San Francisco International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration issued multiple ground stops at San Francisco International Airport on November 9, 2026, due to dense fog. This caused 187 flight delays and three cancellations by late morning.