Ground Stops at O’Hare and Midway on August 9 Caused by Severe Weather
FAA enforced ground stops at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports on August 9 due to severe weather. Delays at O'Hare averaged 100 minutes after the ground stop was lifted.
Accor Enters Las Vegas with Treasure Island Joining Handwritten Collection
Accor entered the Las Vegas market on August 8, 2026, by adding Treasure Island hotel to its Handwritten Collection brand. The move forms part of Accor's growth strategy in the region.
Host Hotels & Resorts Raises 2026 Profit Outlook on 7% Q2 RevPAR Gain
Host Hotels & Resorts reported a 7% increase in comparable hotel RevPAR in Q2 2026, driven by World Cup demand and Maui market recovery. The company raised its full-year profit outlook and EBITDA guidance following the strong performance.
Sunstone Hotel Investors Surpasses Q2 2026 Profit Expectations
Sunstone Hotel Investors reported Q2 2026 adjusted FFO of $0.32 per share, beating the $0.09 consensus estimate. Revenue increased 6.7% to $277.1 million year-over-year.
Air Canada Delays Dubai and Tel Aviv Flight Resumption to January 2027
Air Canada has postponed its flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until mid-January 2027 after suspending service in February 2026. Emirates and flydubai continue flights from Dubai amid regional tensions.
Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled Over Child’s Seatbelt Refusal at Victoria Airport
Porter Airlines cancelled a Toronto-bound flight on August 6, 2026, after a child refused to buckle the seatbelt at Victoria International Airport. The delay caused the flight to miss the runway closure deadline and affected passenger schedules.
FAA Continues Newark Ground Stop with 930 Cancellations on August 9, 2026
The FAA continues a ground stop at Newark Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 9, 2026, amid severe thunderstorms. FlightAware reports 930 cancellations and over 1,000 delays across tri-state airports.
Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled Over Child Seatbelt Refusal
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria International Airport to Toronto was canceled on August 6, 2026, after a child refused to buckle the seatbelt. Passengers were rebooked on flights the following day.
ITB Berlin 2027 Unveils ‘Travel & Tourism in Motion’ Theme for February Event
ITB Berlin 2027 will run in February and focus on ‘Travel & Tourism in Motion’. The event highlights ongoing changes in the travel industry and will be held in Berlin.
SMX Convention Centers See 18% Visitor Growth in H1 2026
SMX Convention Centers reported an 18% increase in visitors in the first half of 2026. This rise reflects recovering business travel activity at their venues in the USA.
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FAA Enacts Ground Stops at LaGuardia and JFK, Newark Delay Program Due to Thunderstorms
The FAA issued ground stops at LaGuardia and JFK and a ground delay program at Newark on November 12, 2026 due to severe thunderstorms. Significant flight delays and cancellations resulted, with over 1,000 disrupted flights reported across northeastern U.S. airports.
Dubai International Airport Introduces Biometric ‘Click and Travel’ System on September 7, 2026
Dubai International Airport introduced the 'Click and Travel' biometric system on September 7, 2026. The system allows immigration clearance in about 15 seconds, speeding up processing.
Kempegowda Airport Launches Digi Yatra Biometric Trials for International Flights in Nov 2026
Kempegowda International Airport will launch Digi Yatra biometric trials for international flights starting November 2026, along with six other Indian airports. The trials apply specifically to international departing passengers, aiming to improve passenger processing efficiency.