Gulf Tourist Arrivals Surpass 75 Million in 2025; Saudi Arabia Accounts for 40%
More than 75 million tourists visited GCC countries in 2025, with Saudi Arabia receiving 30 million international visitors. Tourism spending in the region exceeded $131 billion that year.
FAA Ground Delay Hits Over 100 Flights at Austin Airport on Sept 11
The FAA issued a ground delay program for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on September 11, 2026, affecting all flights arriving from the contiguous United States. More than 100 flights were delayed due to airport construction and thunderstorms, with delays extending up to three hours.
Sydney Airport Flights Delayed and Cancelled September 11 Amid Controller Shortage
Flight cancellations and delays hit Sydney Airport on September 11, 2026, due to air traffic controller shortages. Airservices Australia enacted and later lifted ATFM measures, with Qantas flights notably affected.
Margaritaville At Sea Launches Beachcomber from Galveston in 2027
Margaritaville At Sea will start sailing its new ship Beachcomber from Galveston in October 2027. The vessel will offer four to seven night itineraries including the new port of Veracruz, Mexico.
UnCruise Adventures Expands 2028 Aleutian Islands Cruise Capacity
UnCruise Adventures is expanding its passenger capacity for the 2028 Alaska Aleutian Islands cruise season. Bookings are now open, increasing options for travelers in this region.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise After Passengers Board in Vancouver
Royal Caribbean cancelled its Alaska cruise from Vancouver after 1,700 passengers boarded the ship due to maintenance issues. The company issued full refunds and future cruise credits to affected guests.
Ground Stop Lifted at Atlanta Airport; Flights Delayed Nearly Two Hours
The FAA lifted the ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on September 11, 2026, but flights still faced delays of nearly two hours. Thunderstorms and heavy rain across metro Atlanta and North Georgia led to multiple earlier ground stops and ongoing disruptions.
London Bridge Hotel Joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection with £12 Million Renovation
The London Bridge Hotel has joined Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, adding 153 rooms to the brand. A £12 million renovation project is planned for completion by 2028.
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Open September 29, 2026 in Knoxville
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will open in Knoxville on September 29, 2026, in partnership with Herschend Family Entertainment. Reservations start on September 14, with joint opening events planned alongside the Life of Many Colors Museum.
Atlanta Airport Ground Stop Ends; Flights Delayed Nearly Two Hours
The FAA lifted the ground stop at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on September 11, 2026, but average flight delays for arrivals remained over 100 minutes. Departing flights faced increasing delays averaging 75 minutes amid thunderstorms across metro Atlanta.
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US Sees 1,300+ Flight Delays and 59 Cancellations on November 10, 2026
On November 10, 2026, over 1,300 flights were delayed and about 59 were cancelled across US airports. Meanwhile, Middle East airlines face extensive suspensions affecting UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Israel routes.
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.