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Carnival Cruise Line will start four- to eight-day cruises from Galveston aboard Carnival Jubilee in 2028. The voyages include stops at Cozumel, Progreso, and Isla Tropicale.

Princess Cruises confirmed it will double New Zealand port calls for the 2028/29 season. This provides more options for travelers to visit New Zealand on its cruises in 2028 and 2029.

A 56-year-old man jumped overboard from Carnival Panorama near Mexico on September 18, 2026. U.S. Coast Guard, Mexican Navy, and commercial vessels are conducting an ongoing search.

Technical problems at a US Northeast air traffic control center on 22 September 2026 caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations. Multiple major airports across the US Northeast were affected.

Frasers Hospitality introduced Fraser Suites Reserve, a luxury serviced living brand targeting upscale travellers. The first property will open at One Bangkok in December 2026 with 255 rooms and wellness amenities.

Accor’s MGallery Collection will debut its first U.S. flagship hotel at Ink 48 in New York City by 2028. The hotel features 222 rooms and will undergo major renovations while staying open.

Dubai hotel occupancy is at 60% as of now. Emaar predicts the rate will surpass 60% within one year, indicating recovery in the sector.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism partners with WTM Spotlight Riyadh as strategic partner for the inaugural event set for September 8–10, 2026. The event supports Vision 2030 goals to boost tourism’s GDP contribution to 10% and attract 150 million visitors annually by 2030.

The 9th Penang International Travel Exchange will take place from 27-29 October 2026 at PWCC, Penang. The event expects 100 buyers and 50 exhibitors with a mix of B2B appointments and familiarisation tours.

BEML has won a ₹5,400 crore contract from NHSRCL to supply and maintain rolling stock for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train. The 508 km corridor includes 12 stations across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.