IHG Secures 14-Hotel Portfolio Deal in Kyoto with GCP Hospitality
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with GCP Hospitality for 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, totaling 1,063 rooms. The properties will undergo renovations and reopen over the next 12 months.
ITB Americas 2026 Conference Focuses on AI and Luxury Travel
The ITB Americas 2026 conference gathered industry leaders to discuss artificial intelligence, luxury tourism, and destination growth. The event focused on future travel trends across the Americas.
Tourism Expo Japan 2026 Takes Place in Tokyo with Wide Industry Involvement
Tourism Expo Japan 2026 was held in Tokyo with significant participation across the travel industry. The event showcased new tourism products and highlighted trends in Japan's tourism market.
Palawan Targets ₱7 Million in Direct Sales at Cebu Travel Expo
Palawan aims to reach ₱7 million in direct sales at the Cebu travel expo. The event centers on promoting tourism and travel trade in the Philippines.
JetBlue Tops U.S. Flight Delays and Cancellations on August 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026, 775 flights were delayed and 52 canceled across the United States, with JetBlue reporting the highest number of delays and cancellations. Boston Logan and Nantucket Memorial airports recorded the most delays and cancellations, respectively.
JetBlue Tops US Flight Cancellations as 775 Delays Hit US Airports August 25
On August 25, 2026, 775 flights were delayed and 52 canceled across US airports with JetBlue recording the highest carrier delays and cancellations. Weather impacts and FAA staffing shortages contributed to widespread flight disruptions from Boston to Denver.
East Midlands Railway hit by four new RMT strike dates
The RMT union announced four new strike dates in August 2026 affecting East Midlands Railway services. Passengers should anticipate disruptions and check schedules ahead of travel.
Copenhagen’s 28 km orbital light rail line fully opens in August 2026
Copenhagen’s 28 km orbital light rail line was fully completed and opened on August 22, 2026, linking Ishøj to Lundtofte with 29 Siemens vehicles. The second phase added 14.9 km and 17 stops, with free travel attracting 50,000 passengers on opening day.
CrossCountry cancels nearly all trains after Birmingham power failure
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all UK train services on August 23, 2026, after a power cut at its Birmingham control centre. Multiple major routes were affected, with support provided by Chiltern Railways and London North Eastern Railway.
JetBlue Tops US Flight Delays and Cancellations on August 25, 2026
On August 25, 2026, over 775 flights across the US were delayed and 52 canceled. JetBlue led airlines with 48 delays and 9 cancellations, driven by weather and FAA staffing shortages.
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Velvet Secures French Rail Licence for 2028 High Speed Launch
Velvet secured its French Railway Undertaking licence on September 1, 2026, enabling preparations to launch high speed rail services by 2028. The company aims to operate 12 Alstom Avelia Horizon trains connecting Paris with several western France cities.
Russian Attack Kills Six Ukrzaliznytsia Rail Workers in Kyiv
Russian missile and drone attacks overnight killed at least 12 people in Kyiv, including six Ukrzaliznytsia railway workers. Nearly 350 rescue workers responded across the region.
FAA Ground Stop Disrupts Flights at Six Northeast Airports Including LaGuardia
The FAA issued a ground stop on September 5, 2026, at six major Northeast airports including LaGuardia due to severe thunderstorms. American Airlines led disruptions amid thousands of affected flights.