Foreign Visitor Spending Rises in June 2026
Foreign visitor spending rose in June 2026, as reported by businessplus.ie. The data indicates a positive trend in tourism expenditure for that period.
WestJet Cancels 270+ Flights Across Canada Due to Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, causing over 270 flight cancellations across Canada. The strike follows failed contract negotiations over wages and unpaid ground work.
Viking Ullur Runs Aground on Danube River Due to Low Water, Passengers Rescued
The Viking Ullur ran aground on the Danube River near Vidin, Bulgaria, on July 28, 2026, due to extremely low water levels. All 186 passengers and 52 crew members were safely evacuated and continued their trip in Bucharest.
European River Cruises Adjust Itineraries Amid Historic Low Water Levels
Historic low water levels in the Danube and Rhine during July 2026 have forced European river cruise lines like Uniworld and Viking to reroute trips and change embarkation points. Passengers have experienced missed stops, extended bus excursions, and compensation for disruptions.
WestJet Cancels 270+ Flights Amid Flight Attendant Strike on August 2, 2026
WestJet cancelled over 270 flights on August 2, 2026, as flight attendants started a strike after contract talks stalled. The strike focuses on wages and unpaid ground work compensation.
Hyatt Revises 2026 Rooms Growth to 6% Due to Opening Delays
Hyatt lowered its 2026 net rooms growth forecast to about 6% from a prior 6-7% due to delays in new hotel openings. The company is boosting mid-market expansion with a $500 million credit facility backing.
Leela Palaces Sees 28% Revenue Rise, 41% EBITDA Growth in Q1 FY27
Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts reported 28% revenue growth and a 41% rise in EBITDA to Rs 143.4 crore in Q1 FY27. The Leela ranked second globally in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026.
DiamondRock Hospitality Q2 2026 Net Income Hits $90.48M on Hotel Sale and RevPAR Growth
DiamondRock Hospitality's Q2 2026 net income rose to $90.48 million, fueled by a hotel sale and higher RevPAR. Revenues for the quarter were $318.3 million, with occupancy improving to 72.5%.
WestJet Cancels Flights Before August 2, 2026 Strike Deadline
WestJet began cancelling flights on August 1, 2026, due to a planned flight attendant strike set for August 2. This has caused disruptions across Canadian airports, with travelers urged to check flight status proactively.
WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Flights Across Canada August 2, 2026
WestJet flight attendants commenced a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to flight cancellations and delays across Canada. Contract talks in Calgary failed over wages and unpaid ground work.
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FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Causes Delays at Major Canadian Airports
The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop on November 14, 2026, after a telecommunications outage halted departing flights across the U.S. Major Canadian airports including Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, and Ottawa experienced numerous delays and cancellations as operations return to normal.
FAA ends 4-hour nationwide flight ground stop after communication issues
The FAA lifted a nationwide flight departure ground stop after over four hours on November 13, 2026, following radar and communications failures. More than 10,000 flights were canceled or delayed across the U.S. and Canada.
FAA Ground Stop Causes 250 UK Flight Cancellations on November 14, 2026
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on November 13-14, 2026, causing nearly 250 flight cancellations from UK airports to the US. Officials confirmed the outage was due to telecommunications failure, not a security threat.