American Airlines Grounds 1,100 Flights After IT Outage on July 28
An IT system failure caused American Airlines to delay over 1,100 flights and cancel 221 on July 28, 2026. The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop until connectivity was fully restored.
Marriott International Signs Deal for 1,500+ Hotel Keys in Egypt
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places to develop nine properties totaling over 1,500 hotel keys across Egypt. The deal includes luxury and premium brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Autograph Collection.
Radisson Hotel Group Signs 10 Hotels Across India in July 2026
Radisson Hotel Group signed 10 new hotels across India in one week during late July 2026. The hotels will serve business, leisure, and spiritual destinations in the country.
American Airlines Resumes Flights After Nationwide IT Outage and FAA Ground Stop
American Airlines halted nationwide departures on Tuesday due to an IT outage, delaying 1,100 flights and canceling 221. The FAA ordered a ground stop affecting major hubs including Charlotte and Dallas Fort Worth.
American Airlines Ground Stop Halts 1,100 Flights Nationwide on July 28
American Airlines faced a nationwide FAA ground stop on July 28, 2026, after an IT outage delayed more than 1,100 flights. The ground stop lasted under an hour before systems were restored and flights resumed.
HORECFEX Vietnam 2026 Advances Digital Transformation in Hospitality
HORECFEX Vietnam 2026 convened 100 exhibitors and 55 speakers in Da Nang on August 20-21, focusing on digital transformation in hospitality and tourism. The event emphasized AI, sustainability, and innovation within Vietnam's evolving tourism industry.
ITB Americas 2026 Secures Majority Exhibition Space with Top Travel Brands
ITB Americas 2026 in New York has sold 70% of exhibition space ahead of its November dates. The event will connect over 5,000 professionals and feature top brands from across the Americas and international markets.
American Airlines Resumes Flights After Nationwide IT Outage Ground Stop
American Airlines was subject to a nationwide ground stop by the FAA on July 28, 2026 due to an IT outage. The restriction was lifted by 8:10 p.m. EDT, allowing flights to resume with some residual airport stops remaining.
Varnish Odour Suspends US Customs at Montréal-Trudeau; 20 US Flights Cancelled
U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily halted operations at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport on July 29, 2026, cancelling about 20 U.S.-bound flights due to a varnish odour from construction. The airport is in the midst of a $10-billion, decade-long redevelopment project.
American Airlines Resumes Flights After FAA Nationwide Ground Stop
The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights on July 28, 2026 due to an IT outage. The stop was lifted by 8:10 p.m. EDT, but residual airport ground stops remained at Charlotte and Miami.














