Neil Jacobs Appointed CEO of Constellation Hotels’ New Luxury Brand
Constellation Hotels appointed Neil Jacobs as CEO of its new luxury hospitality management business, which will operate its growing portfolio including London’s The Connaught, The Emory, and The Berkeley. The portfolio will expand with upcoming properties in Paris, Marrakech, and Hackwood Park while retaining individual hotel identities.
Sansiri Buys Italian Hotel for €200 Million
Thai developer Sansiri has bought an Italian hotel for €200 million. The deal shows Sansiri's push to expand its luxury hotel holdings internationally.
Accor Stock Steady with Revenue and Profit Growth in 2026 Recovery
Accor stock traded steadily on September 3, 2026, amid rising revenue and profits aligned with global travel sector recovery. The company’s financial gains surpass pandemic lows, supported by higher occupancy and average room rates.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days, Morocco Excluded from New List
Thailand ended its 60-day visa exemption on September 15, 2026, shifting to 30- and 15-day visa-free stays for select countries. Morocco lost eligibility for visa-free entry under the new system.
American Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff After Bird Strike at LaGuardia
An American Airlines flight aborted takeoff at LaGuardia Airport on September 4, 2026, due to a bird strike. The FAA issued a ground stop at LaGuardia following the incident.
ITB India 2026 Opens in Mumbai with 100+ Exhibitors
ITB India 2026 opened on September 1 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with over 3,000 industry professionals expected. The event features more than 100 brands across Leisure, MICE, Corporate Travel, and Travel Technology.
American Airlines Aborts Takeoff at LaGuardia After Bird Strike, FAA Enforces Ground Stop
An American Airlines flight aborted takeoff at LaGuardia Airport on September 4, 2026, after a bird strike. The FAA issued a ground stop, causing flight delays at the airport.
TSA Activates Touchless Biometric E-Gates at Newark Liberty Airport
TSA activated touchless biometric e-gates at Newark Liberty Airport Terminal C during Labor Day 2026 in partnership with United Airlines. Colorado began accepting myColorado mobile driver's licenses at Denver International Airport security checkpoints.
TSA Rolls Out Touchless Biometric E-Gates at Newark Liberty Terminal C
TSA activated the nation's first touchless biometric e-gates in Terminal C at Newark Liberty Airport during Labor Day 2026. Denver International now accepts myColorado mobile driver’s licenses at security checkpoints.
TSA Expands Biometric and Digital ID Programs at Newark, Bermuda and Denver Airports
TSA launched touchless biometric e-gates at Newark Liberty Airport's Terminal C for TSA PreCheck passengers and expanded mobile ID acceptance in Denver. CBP deployed facial recognition technology at Bermuda’s preclearance facility.
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US Airports See 428 Delayed and 51 Canceled Flights on November 11, 2026
More than 428 flights were delayed and 51 canceled across U.S. airports on November 11, 2026. These travel disruptions impacted passengers nationwide.
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