Dorset Unveils 10-Year Plan to Increase International Tourism and Year-Round Visits
Dorset has launched a 10-year tourism strategy targeting international visitors to expand its £1.66 billion visitor economy. The plan focuses on reducing seasonal reliance and promoting year-round tourism.
Viking’s Liquid Hydrogen Cruise Ship to Refuel Via Containers at Ports
Viking’s new 54,300-ton cruise ship will use liquid hydrogen fuel cells supplying about one-third of its propulsion power. The vessel will be refueled at ports using crane-loaded liquid hydrogen containers due to lack of pump infrastructure.
Low water levels disrupt Danube and Rhine river cruises summer 2026
Extreme heatwaves and historic low water levels on the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers have forced several European river cruise operators to cancel or modify itineraries in summer 2026. Cruises now feature earlier excursions, coach transfers, and ship swaps to manage navigation limitations and passenger comfort.
Carnival Jubilee Cancels Nine Galveston Sailings in 2027 for Operational Reasons
Carnival Cruise Line cancelled nine Carnival Jubilee sailings from Galveston between August and December 2027 due to revised operational plans. Passengers are offered rebooking with rate protection, onboard credit, or full refunds.
Odour halts U.S. Customs, cancels 20 flights at Montreal airport
U.S. Customs operations at Montréal-Trudeau Airport were suspended on July 29 due to a strong varnish odour from ongoing construction. Around 20 U.S.-bound flights were cancelled, with delays expected as customs services gradually resume.
Hilton Reports 3.9% RevPAR Growth and 541,300-Room Pipeline in Q2 2026
Hilton's Q2 2026 RevPAR rose 3.9% with occupancy reaching 74.9%, while net income increased to $482 million. The company’s global pipeline now includes 541,300 rooms across 3,850 hotels in 132 countries.
Radisson Hotel Group Signs 10 New Hotels Across India in July 2026
Radisson Hotel Group has secured agreements for 10 new hotels in India within one week in July 2026. The hotels will span business, leisure, and spiritual destinations across seven states.
Odour Suspends US Customs at Montréal-Trudeau, Cancelling 20 Flights
On July 29, 2026, US Customs at Montréal-Trudeau Airport were suspended due to a strong construction odour. About 20 U.S.-bound flights were cancelled and delays are ongoing.
American Airlines IT Outage Triggers Over 1,100 Delays, 221 Cancellations on July 29
American Airlines’ nationwide IT outage on July 29, 2026, caused over 1,100 flight delays and 221 cancellations. The FAA issued and lifted a ground stop during the disruption.
Odour Forces US Customs Suspension and Flight Cancellations at Montreal Airport
U.S. Customs operations at Montréal-Trudeau Airport were suspended on July 29 due to a strong odour from construction materials, resulting in about 20 flight cancellations. Montreal Fire Department confirmed the odour posed no health risk as customs services gradually resumed.
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FAA Ground Stop Delays and Cancels 1,700 Flights at Chicago Airports
The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on November 13, 2026, due to communication failures affecting all U.S. regional air traffic control centers. Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports saw hundreds of flight delays and cancellations, with chaos at terminals and ongoing investigations into the cause.
Flight delays continue at Toronto Pearson after FAA ground stop lifted
The FAA grounded all U.S. flights for over four hours on November 13, 2026, disrupting hundreds of flights at Toronto Pearson and Billy Bishop airports. Air Canada and Porter Airlines canceled all remaining U.S.-bound flights and are working to restore normal schedules.
FAA ends nationwide ground stop after 4+ hours; US flights remain delayed
The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on November 13, 2026, after over four hours, ending a nationwide halt affecting thousands of flights. Despite lifting the stoppage, major U.S. airports including Chicago O'Hare and Midway continue to see significant delays and cancellations.