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Carnival Cruise Line ran its first solar eclipse cruise aboard Carnival Legend departing Dover on August 9, 2026. Three more eclipse cruises are planned for 2027 with Carnival Firenze, Sunshine, and Miracle.

Celebrity Cruises announced its 2028-2029 global deployment, featuring itineraries across all seven continents. Expansion includes renewed Europe sailings with four Edge Series ships and new journeys in Alaska, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.

Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings for more than 450 voyages, including those departing from Galveston, Texas, on August 12, 2026. The line offers promotional discounts of 50% off through August 18, 2026, alongside onboard credits and program perks.

The FAA imposed a ground delay and then a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport on August 13, 2026, due to thunderstorms. Southwest Airlines flights were delayed, and passengers were advised to check the airport website for updates.

Catania Airport is closed until 2am on 14 August 2026 due to ash from Mount Etna, with all inbound and outbound flights suspended. Palermo Airport has absorbed 190 diverted flights amid ongoing volcanic disruptions.

WestJet flight attendants have issued a strike notice with a 72-hour deadline, prompting a lockout notice and potential cancellation of hundreds of flights. Flexible cancellation and rebooking policies are in effect for travel from July 30 to August 4, 2026.

Intercontinental Hotels Group reported a 4.1% rise in global RevPAR for H1 2026, with US and China growth offset by a 19% slump in the Middle East due to conflict. Management expects demand growth in other regions to compensate for ongoing Middle East disruptions.

Hyatt has affiliated Atlantic Suites Hotel as its first property in Guyana, announced on August 13, 2026. A $50 million development will expand the property into Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana by 2028.

Thailand began charging new tourist fees in 2026 as part of a worldwide trend. These fees help regulate visitor numbers and support tourism infrastructure.

WestJet flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice, leading to thousands of flight cancellations in Canada. The airline responded with a lockout notice and offered flexible cancellations for affected passengers.