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Birmingham Airport will launch direct flights to Toronto starting summer 2027. Scheduled frequencies have been announced, enhancing direct travel options between the UK and Canada.

ZIPAIR will operate four nonstop charter flights between Orlando and Tokyo Narita in February and March 2027. These charters provide direct air access between Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disney Resort, cutting travel time to around 14 hours.

Davao City saw 1,632,597 tourist arrivals from January to September 2026, up 11 percent year-on-year. The City Tourism Operations Office provided the data.

South Korea broke its annual record for foreign tourist arrivals in 2026. Foreign tourist spending also rose by 50 percent compared to 2025.

Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea increased 21.1 percent in September 2026 compared with last year. The government reported a total of 2.06 million visitors in the month.

Princess Cruises will operate a 129-night Grand World Odyssey from Australia and the UK in 2029 aboard Grand Princess. Bookings open November 2026 with early booking incentives.

Royal Caribbean rerouted two cruises from Bahamas and Bermuda to Canadian ports in October 2026 due to severe East Coast weather. Passengers faced last-minute itinerary changes and received onboard credits and future cruise discounts.

The US luxury cruise ship MV Odyssey suspended its 3.5-year global voyage in Cambodia on fuel cost grounds. Around 203 passengers remain stranded aboard the vessel with no confirmed departure date.

Hilton Worldwide reported a 5.8% rise in system-wide RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA of $1.058 billion in Q3 2026. The company raised its full-year RevPAR outlook to 4%-4.5% on strong U.S. business travel demand.

Minor Hotels will manage its first Minor Reserve Collection property in Asia with the Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket, set to open in 2031. The 310-key resort is part of a 33-acre luxury wellness development in Bang Tao, Phuket.