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Phu Tho Province welcomed over 10.5 million visitors and earned VND10.755 trillion in tourism revenue in H1 2026. The province has launched multiple campaigns and digital initiatives to boost tourism growth and aims to attract 20 million visitors annually by 2030.

Madrid’s international tourist spending reached €10 billion in the first half of 2026, a rise of 11.4% from 2025, with visitor numbers increasing by 4.1%. The city recorded over 5.6 million visitors and has increased tourism employment by more than 5% this year.

Thunderstorms over northern Illinois on August 9, 2026, triggered an FAA ground delay program at Chicago O'Hare Airport. Average arrival delays reached one hour and 45 minutes, with maximum delays surpassing five hours.

Air Canada has delayed the restart of flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until January 2027 amid ongoing regional airspace uncertainty. Flights have been suspended since February 28, 2026, with flexible rebooking options available.

Viking has opened bookings for its largest-ever 2028-2029 ocean deployment, featuring over 700 departure dates on 80 voyages. The deployment introduces two new ships and itineraries spanning 301 ports in 84 countries across six continents.

Princess Cruises has increased deposits and enforced a 120-day final payment deadline for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond. The new rules, effective September 2, 2026, have sparked mixed reactions from passengers on social media.

Severe drought in Europe during summer 2026 lowered Danube and Rhine river levels to historic lows near Budapest and Frankfurt. River cruise operators including Uniworld and Viking adjusted itineraries, canceled sailings, and implemented ship swaps to manage disruptions.

Air Canada will not resume flights to Dubai International Airport and Tel Aviv airport until mid-January 2027. Suspended since February 28, 2026, these routes remain affected by instability in the Middle East.

Host Hotels & Resorts raised its 2026 earnings outlook following a 7% increase in Q2 RevPAR. Growth was supported by FIFA World Cup demand and Maui market recovery.

Sunstone Hotel Investors reported Q2 2026 earnings with a 9.3% rise in portfolio RevPAR and a 6% increase in adjusted EBITDAre to $77 million. The company completed the sale of Hyatt Regency San Francisco and repurchased $70 million in stock below liquidation value.