Rail lines between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton reopen after closure
Emergency incident blocked rail lines between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton on July 31, 2026, causing delays and cancellations. Lines reopened by 13:00 BST, and normal services resumed.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights During Flight Attendant Strike Recovery
WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3 amid a one-day flight attendant strike. Recovery efforts continue with ongoing cancellations and delays affecting domestic and international routes.
GCC Airlines Offer Discounted Fares and Free Date Changes in August 2026
GCC airlines introduced discounted fares and free date changes in early August 2026. The offers aim to provide travelers with cost savings and flexible booking options.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike on August 5, 2026
WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 4, 2026, amid a flight attendant strike affecting Canadian and international routes. A tentative deal was reached Monday, but recovery of full flight schedules is ongoing.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike Disruptions
More than 300 WestJet flights were cancelled on August 4 amid a flight attendant strike. Tentative deal reached; airline enters recovery phase with multi-day restoration ahead.
Dominican Republic Starts First National Sports Tourism Study with Banco BHD and Adoturd
Banco BHD and the Dominican Association of Sports Tourism (Adoturd) have launched the Dominican Republic's first research study on sports tourism, led by CETDEL. The study will provide detailed data on investment, consumer profiles, and policy support to grow this fastest-growing tourism sector, which accounts for 10% of global tourist spending.
India’s Travel and Tourism Economy Valued at $263.6 Billion in 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council valued India's travel and tourism sector at $263.6 billion for 2025. Asian Hospitality published this data on August 4, 2026.
Sri Lanka Sets 2030 Targets for 5 Million Tourists and $10 Billion Revenue
Sri Lanka aims to welcome five million tourists and generate $10 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, with an 800,000-strong workforce target. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced these goals at SLITHM's 45th graduation ceremony.
WestJet Cancels 300+ Flights Amid Recovery from Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3, 2026, due to a one-day flight attendant strike. The airline continues recovering with ongoing cancellations on August 4.
Explora III Delivered Early and Joins Explora Journeys Fleet
EXPLORA III, the largest LNG-powered ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, was delivered early by Fincantieri in July 2026. The vessel was officially named in Barcelona on August 3, 2026.














