Holland America Line Expands 2028 Europe Cruise Season with Record Port Calls
Holland America Line announced its largest European port calls in nearly a decade for the 2028 cruise season, including Zuiderdam’s first Europe cruises post-refurbishment. The program offers five ships sailing from January through December, with expanded itineraries across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands.
FAA Ground Stops Trigger Flight Cancellations Across Major U.S. Airports on August 4, 2026
The FAA issued ground stops at major U.S. airports on August 4, 2026. This led to widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide.
FAA Ground Stops Cause Flight Cancellations at Major U.S. Airports Today
The FAA implemented ground stops at several U.S. airports on August 4, 2026. This led to widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions today.
WestJet Strike Grounds 600 Flights, Hits 250,000 Passengers
WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, grounding 600 flights and affecting 250,000 passengers across Canada. The airline's wage offer was rejected, prolonging disruptions and causing long wait times for travelers.
Xenia Hotels Q2 2026 Earnings Show RevPAR Growth and Asset Sale
Xenia Hotels & Resorts reported Q2 2026 earnings with same-property RevPAR rising 5.6% to $206.54, driven by increased room rates. The company sold Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel in Portland for $11 million and plans major renovations at Andaz Napa and Ritz-Carlton Denver.
Hyatt Regency Savannah Hotel Changes Ownership
The Hyatt Regency Savannah, a 351-room hotel on Bay Street, has new owners: Certares Real Estate Management and Clearview Hotel Capital LLC. The acquisition targets Savannah's fast-growing hospitality market, with planned renovations to guest rooms and public areas.
Hyatt Lowers 2026 Room Growth Forecast, Backs $500M Mid-Market Hotel Financing
Hyatt trimmed its 2026 net rooms growth forecast to about 6%, citing hotel opening delays. The company is accelerating expansion of Hyatt Studios with $500 million in new financing.
FAA Ground Stops Trigger Flight Cancellations at Major U.S. Airports Today
The FAA imposed ground stops today, causing widespread flight cancellations at major U.S. airports. Thousands of passengers face significant travel disruptions due to these actions.
WestJet Strike Grounds Over 600 Flights, Affects 250,000 Passengers
WestJet flight attendants launched a strike on August 3, 2026, grounding 600 flights and cancelling over 300, impacting about 250,000 passengers. Bookings are suspended through August 5, with negotiations ongoing.
FAA ground stops cause major flight cancellations at U.S. airports on August 4, 2026
On August 4, 2026, the FAA enforced ground stops at major U.S. airports, leading to many flight cancellations and delays. The action disrupted airline operations nationwide.














