ITE HCMC 2026 Travel Expo to Host 260+ Buyers in Ho Chi Minh City
ITE HCMC 2026 will be held from August 27 to 29 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City with over 260 international buyers. The event aims to boost tourism business growth ahead of Vietnam’s National Day.
Palawan Targets ₱7 Million Sales at 2026 Cebu Travel Expo
Palawan aims for ₱7 million in direct sales at the 2026 Cebu travel expo. The event supports regional tourism promotion and business deals.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 Highlights Human Capital in Saudi Tourism
WTM Spotlight Riyadh 2026 will be held from 8 to 10 September focusing on human capital for Saudi tourism growth. The event aims to support Saudi Vision 2030's targets of 150 million visitors and one million tourism jobs.
East Midlands Railway Strike Disrupts Bank Holiday Services August 30-31, 2026
East Midlands Railway will run a reduced service on August 30-31, 2026, due to RMT strikes over safety concerns on Class 810 trains. Network Rail signalling upgrades will also cancel LNER trains on August 30.
Train Route from East Croydon to Gatwick Blocked by Car Collision
A car collision near East Croydon blocked the rail route to Gatwick on August 24, stopping train services temporarily. Disruption and delays affected passengers traveling between East Croydon and Gatwick.
United Airlines Adds Europe and Japan Routes with New Airbus Jets
United Airlines announced new international routes operated with Airbus A321XLR jets to Ibiza, the Azores, Europe, and Japan. This marks the largest international expansion in the airline’s history and caused a rise in its stock prices.
Allegiant Air Launches Nine New Domestic Nonstop Flights in 2027
Allegiant Air will launch nine new nonstop domestic routes in early 2027, including a year-round Cincinnati to Orlando Sanford flight. Seven routes are seasonal with fares starting at $49 for early bookings.
Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Falls 10.4% in July 2026
Sri Lanka's tourism revenue dropped 10.4% year-on-year in July 2026. This decline reflects ongoing economic pressure on the sector.
Ghana Tourism Sector Surpasses 429,000 Jobs, Hits 1.3 Million Tourists in 2025
Ghana's tourism employment rose to an estimated 429,641 jobs in 2023, including direct and indirect roles. International arrivals reached 1,306,962 in 2025, spurring growth in tourism enterprises and revenue.
Passenger Falls Overboard from Ambassador Ambition in North Sea – Body Recovered
A passenger fell overboard from Ambassador Cruise Line's MS Ambition on August 21, 2026, in the North Sea. The body was recovered after a multi-agency rescue operation, with family notified and identification pending.
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Spain Welcomes 58.1 Million Tourists in First Seven Months of 2026
Spain received 58.1 million international tourists in the first seven months of 2026, a 4.6% increase from 2025. Tourism revenue rose 7.8%, totaling €82.05 billion during this period.
GCC Tourism Hits $254.7B and Hosts Innovation Workshop in Muscat 2026
The GCC tourism sector contributed $254.7 billion in 2025, supported by 75.7 million arrivals and $131.9 billion in spending. A 2026 Muscat workshop focused on improving regional tourism data integration and quality.
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