EU Biometric Border Checks Lead to Delays at Schengen Airports from August 2026
EU's biometric Entry/Exit System has resulted in up to two-hour queues at major Schengen airports since August 2026. Mandatory biometric checks have slowed processing and caused missed connections.
Siemens Delivers First Driverless Train for Western Sydney Airport Rail Line
Siemens delivered the first driverless Inspiro HC train to Sydney for the Western Sydney Airport rail line. The line will open to passengers in mid-to-late 2027, after the airport's October 2026 launch.
Amtrak to Add Nine New Railcars on Hiawatha Line Starting Fall 2026
Amtrak will add nine Siemens Venture railcars to the Milwaukee-Chicago Hiawatha line beginning fall 2026. This will restore seating lost in 2025 after Horizon car removals.
Rail Services Resume Between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton After Disruption
Rail lines between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton were blocked by an emergency incident on July 31, 2026, causing cancellations and delays. All lines reopened by 13:00 BST with normal train services restored.
GCC Airlines Offer Discounted Fares and Free Date Changes from August 2026
GCC airlines launched travel offers in early August 2026 including discounted fares and free date changes on bookings. Travelers benefit from reduced ticket prices and flexible bookings.
Southwest Airlines Adds Weekly Austin to San José Nonstop Flight
Southwest Airlines will start weekly nonstop flights from Austin to San José, Costa Rica, on March 13, 2027. The Saturday service offers a direct link to Costa Rica’s main international airport with convenient flight times.
Dong Thap Province Plans to Welcome 50 Million Visitors Between 2026 and 2030
Dong Thap Province aims to attract 50 million visitors from 2026 to 2030, with tourism revenue expected to reach USD 1.34 billion. In the first half of 2026, visitor arrivals grew 16% year-over-year, with revenue up 7%.
Dominican Republic Initiates First National Sports Tourism Research
Banco BHD and Adoturd announced the first national sports tourism research in the Dominican Republic, conducted by CETDEL. The study will analyze economic impacts and support policy development.
Sri Lanka Targets 5 Million Tourists and $10 Billion Revenue by 2030
Sri Lanka plans to welcome five million tourists and generate USD 10 billion in tourism revenue by 2030. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced these goals at the SLITHM 45th Graduation Ceremony in July 2026.
Explora III Delivered and Named in Barcelona, Expanding Explora Journeys Fleet
Fincantieri delivered Explora III, MSC Group’s first LNG-powered luxury ship, 63 feet longer than its predecessors. The ship was named in Barcelona and debuted with a five-night cruise from Genoa to Civitavecchia.
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Amsterdam City Council Approves Tourist Tax Increase for 2027
Amsterdam City Council approved raising the tourist tax from 12.5% to 16% starting in 2027, targeting over-tourism amid 21 million visitors. Hospitality and cultural sectors warn of reduced spending and artistic budget cuts.
FAA Grounds Flights at Five Northeast Airports, Over 1,000 Cancellations on November 13
The FAA grounded flights at five Northeast airports on November 13, 2026, causing over 1,000 cancellations. Travelers should check flight statuses due to extensive disruptions across New York and nearby states.
FAA Issues Ground Stops at JFK and LaGuardia, Delay Program at Newark on Nov...
The FAA imposed ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia and a delay program at Newark on November 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. Flights at Newark averaged 137 minutes delay, while LaGuardia flights averaged 63 minutes under the delay program.