Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 Registers 10,000+ Delegates in Nairobi
The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi attracted more than 10,000 delegates from 40 countries. The event featured over 400 exhibitors and emphasized digital transformation and MICE sector growth.
Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 to Host 10,000 Delegates from 40 Countries
The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo will take place at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026. The event will host over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries to support Kenya's goal of five million international visitors by 2027.
ITB Americas 2026 Hosts Buyers from 30+ Countries in Guadalajara
ITB Americas 2026 took place 10-12 November in Guadalajara, Mexico, securing 70% exhibition space and confirming buyers from over 30 countries. The event featured a comprehensive Hosted Buyer Program and a conference with over 40 sessions across key travel themes.
WestJet Flight Delays Persist Days After One-Day Flight Attendant Strike
More than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled during the recent one-day flight attendant strike. Flight delays and cancellations continue days after the strike as the airline works to recover operations.
EU Entry/Exit System Rollout Causes Queues at 29 Borders Since October 2025
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched in October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with digital biometric checks at 29 European countries' external borders. Since early 2026, passengers have faced waits of up to two hours amid operational challenges including duplicated checks, limited kiosks, and staffing shortfalls.
WestJet Flight Cancellations Drop to 16 After Strike on August 4
WestJet flight cancellations fell sharply to 16 on August 4, down from over 300 on August 3 after a flight attendants' strike. The airline is recovering but some disruptions remain.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Today Amid Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights across Canada today. The ongoing flight attendant strike remains the main cause of cancellations.
FAA delay programmes impacted 21 US airports on 2026-08-05
On August 5, 2026, 21 US airports were under FAA delay programmes totaling 28, with Seattle-Tacoma experiencing the longest ground stop. Thunderstorms and weather-related issues drove most delays.
WestJet Cancels Hundreds of Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet canceled hundreds of flights starting August 2 due to a strike by 4,400 flight attendants. Travelers, including Scouts Canada groups stranded abroad, face ongoing delays and costly rebookings.
Amtrak Adds Nine New Railcars to Hiawatha Line Starting Fall 2026
Amtrak will add nine Siemens railcars to its Hiawatha line between Milwaukee and Chicago starting September 2026. This will restore seating lost in 2025 and increase capacity to 388 passengers per train.














