IHG to Develop 15 Staybridge Suites Hotels with ALAND in Australia
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Australian developer ALAND signed a Master Development Agreement to build 15 Staybridge Suites hotels with approximately 2,000 rooms nationwide. The first two hotels in Sydney Parramatta and Leppington will be managed by Signature Hotel Management Group.
Construction Begins on 480-Room Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton in Downtown Austin
Peachtree Group started construction on a 480-room Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton hotel in downtown Austin, expected to open in early 2029. The dual-branded 30-story hotel includes extensive amenities and is located near key city landmarks.
UAE Hotels Report Weak Q4 2026 Occupancy, Recovery Set for 2027
UAE hotels expect weak occupancy in Q4 2026, with full recovery projected in 2027. Travel from Europe and the U.S. is forecast to normalize by Q2 2027.
UK Flight Cancellations Surpass 1,000 After NATS Failure, Recovery Underway
More than 1,000 UK flights were cancelled on September 8, 2026, due to a technical failure at NATS. Flight operations began returning to normal by September 10 amid ongoing investigations.
India Extends Free 30-Day e-Tourist Visa for Thai Nationals Until 2027
India has extended a waiver on the visa fee for Thai nationals applying for a 30-day e-Tourist visa until December 31, 2027. The visa allows double entry, and applicants must still receive online approval before travel.
FAA Staffing Shortages Trigger Ground Stop at LAX and San Diego on Sept 17,...
The FAA paused incoming flights at Los Angeles International and San Diego International airports on September 17, 2026, due to staffing shortages at Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control. Departures were also affected as a result.
FAA Staffing Shortages Trigger Flight Pauses at LAX and San Diego Airports
The FAA temporarily paused some flights into LAX and San Diego on September 14, 2026, due to staffing shortages at Southern California TRACON. The agency warned that departing schedules could also be affected.
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai with Focus on Travel Tech
The Arabian Travel Market 2026 opened in Dubai on September 14 with over 2,800 exhibitors presenting travel technology. The event emphasized AI's expanding role in trip planning and highlighted China-Middle East collaboration.
Akwaaba African Travel Market 2026 Opens in Lagos with AFCON Focus
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market opened on September 13, 2026, in Lagos, focusing on sports tourism linked to AFCON 2027. The event also marked the return of the African Tour Operators’ Summit to promote regional travel packages.
ITE Ho Chi Minh City 2026 Records Nearly 48,000 Visitors and 21,000 B2B Meetings
The 20th ITE Ho Chi Minh City International Travel Expo attracted nearly 48,000 visitors and held over 21,000 B2B meetings from August 27 to 29, 2026. The event expanded regional cooperation with Mekong subregion ministerial meetings and featured a High-Level Tourism Forum attended by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
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InterContinental Penang Resort to Open in December 2026
InterContinental Penang Resort will open in December 2026 in Teluk Bahang with 348 rooms, marking InterContinental’s first resort in Malaysia. The property revives the former Penang Mutiara Beach Resort, closed since 2006.
Braemar Hotels Ends Advisory Agreement, Becomes Self-Managed REIT
Braemar Hotels terminated its advisory agreement and converted to a self-managed REIT as of November 10, 2026. The change took place in early November 2026.
China Expands Visa-Free and Digital Payment for Tourism in 2026
China expanded visa-free travel programs and integrated digital payment solutions in 2026. These measures aim to support the recovery and growth of China's international tourism sector.