Gulf Receives 75 Million Tourists in 2025, Saudi Arabia Leads with 30 Million
Gulf Cooperation Council countries received over 75 million tourists in 2025, with Saudi Arabia hosting about 30 million international visitors. The region’s tourism sector grew 4.8%, supported by joint GCC strategies for recovery and integration.
SeaDream Yacht Club Orders New Cruise Ship SeaDream III from China Merchants
SeaDream Yacht Club has ordered SeaDream III, its first new cruise ship in 25 years, to be built by China Merchants Cruise Shipbuilding. The new vessel will expand the fleet and accommodate 230 passengers when delivered in 2029.
UnCruise Adventures Boosts 2028 Alaska Aleutian Islands Cruise Capacity
UnCruise Adventures has increased passenger capacity for its 2028 Alaska cruises in the Aleutian Islands. Bookings are now available for these expanded expedition itineraries.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise After Passengers Board in Vancouver
Royal Caribbean canceled its Serenade of the Seas Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers boarded in Vancouver due to maintenance delays. Passengers received full refunds and future cruise credits.
Manchester Airport Reports 32 Flight Cancellations and Delays on September 12, 2026
On September 12, 2026, Manchester Airport recorded 32 flight cancellations and delays. These disruptions impacted passenger travel throughout the day.
Flight Delays Persist at Atlanta Airport After FAA Lifts Ground Stop
The FAA canceled the ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on September 11, 2026, but flight delays of up to 271 minutes remain. Thunderstorms across metro Atlanta triggered the initial ground stop and ongoing air traffic delays.
Atlanta Airport Ground Stop Lifted; Flight Delays Continue Near Two Hours
The FAA lifted the ground stop at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport on September 11, 2026, but flight delays remain significant. Arrival delays averaged 107 minutes, with some exceeding 4 hours due to ongoing thunderstorms across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Sydney Airport Flight Delays and Cancellations on 12 September 2026
Flight cancellations and delays occurred at Sydney Airport on 12 September 2026 due to an air traffic controller shortage. Qantas and Virgin Australia experienced multiple cancellations and delays lasting up to 80 minutes.
IHG and ALAND to Launch 15 Staybridge Suites Hotels Across Australia
IHG and ALAND have signed a Master Development Agreement to launch at least 15 Staybridge Suites hotels in Australia with a minimum of 2,000 rooms. The first two planned hotels in Greater Western Sydney, Sydney Parramatta and Sydney Leppington, will be managed by Signature Hotel Management Group.
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel Opening in Knoxville, September 2026
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will open in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 29, 2026. Reservations start on September 14, 2026, for the music-themed hotel and museum.
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Ennismore Launches First Turkish Hotel Mondrian Bodrum in 2026
Ennismore announced Mondrian Bodrum as its first hotel in Türkiye on 7 November 2026, transforming an existing resort on the Aegean coast into an adults-only property with 108 rooms. The resort features five dining venues, extensive wellness facilities, and is a partnership with the family-owned Cactus Group, expanding Ennismore's international footprint.
InterContinental Penang Resort Opening Planned for December 2026
InterContinental Penang Resort will open in December 2026 with 348 rooms on the former Penang Mutiara Beach Resort site. It will be Malaysia’s first InterContinental resort, combining cultural design elements and diverse dining options.
Formosa International Hotels Plans $30.5M InterContinental San Francisco Buy After Q3 Profit
Formosa International Hotels reported NT$1.435 billion profit in the first three quarters of 2026. The group plans to acquire the InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco for NT$1 billion.