UAE Hotels Forecast Weak Occupancy in Q4 2026, Recovery Expected in 2027
UAE hotels report weak occupancy and performance in Q4 2026 with no full recovery expected this year. Travel volumes from Europe and the U.S. are forecast to rebound starting Q2 2027.
FAA Staffing Shortages Halt Flights at LAX and San Diego Airports
The FAA temporarily stopped some arrivals at LAX and San Diego airports on September 14 due to staffing shortages at Southern California TRACON. Flight delays affected arrivals and possibly departures.
OTM Mumbai 2027 to Take Place at Jio World Convention Centre in February
OTM Mumbai 2027 will take place February 1-3 at Jio World Convention Centre with an emphasis on verified B2B matchmaking. The event aims to expand sustainable tourism and market connections across South Asia.
Saudi Ministry of Tourism Joins WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 as Strategic Partner
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is the strategic partner for WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026, scheduled September 8 to 10 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event connects international tourism businesses with Saudi Arabia, supporting tourism targets under Vision 2030.
Arabian Travel Market 2026 Opens in Dubai Highlighting AI and Innovation
The Arabian Travel Market 2026 opened on September 14 in Dubai, uniting over 2,800 exhibitors and 55,000 tourism professionals. The event emphasized AI, virtual reality, and fintech innovations shaping the travel industry.
Air Canada launches facial recognition gates pilot at Toronto Pearson
Air Canada has started a pilot of facial recognition biometric gates at Toronto Pearson International Airport for domestic and US-bound flights. Passengers can enroll via the airline's mobile app and bypass traditional document checks when boarding.
Air Canada Pilots Facial Verification Gates at Toronto Pearson
Air Canada has launched a facial verification biometric gate pilot at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The pilot includes four gates for domestic and US-bound flights, with enrollment via the airline's mobile app.
Air Canada App Adds Biometric Gate Enrollment at Toronto Pearson Airport
Starting September 2026, Air Canada passengers can enroll via the airline’s mobile app for biometric boarding at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The pilot features four facial-verification e-gates and aims to streamline passenger processing.
UK Flight Disruptions Ease Amid Calls for NATS CEO Resignation
Flight disruptions at UK airports began easing after a technical failure at NATS on September 8 caused over 1,000 cancellations. Political pressure grows for NATS CEO Martin Rolfe's resignation amid ongoing investigations.
Dubai Opens First Etihad Rail Station, Plans Three More by 2026 End
Dubai launched its first Etihad Rail station in September 2026. The emirate plans three more stations as part of ongoing network expansion.
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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.