Hilton Leads Luxury Hotel Brand Value; Taj Tops Brand Strength
Hilton Hotels & Resorts leads global luxury hotel brands with a $19.2 billion value. Taj Hotels holds the top brand strength rating with a 93.5 BSI score, says Brand Finance 2026.
Centara Hotels’ Performance Softens in Dubai and Japan Amid Geopolitical Issues
Centara Hotels in Dubai and Japan are reporting a downturn in performance as of 2026-07-21. The decline is associated with continuing geopolitical tensions affecting these regions.
WestJet Permits Free Flight Changes as Attendants Threaten Strike August 2
WestJet allows passengers to reschedule or cancel flights free of charge for travel from July 30 to August 4, 2026. Nearly 4,400 flight attendants have strike authorization effective August 2 amid unresolved pay and working condition disputes.
United Airlines Flight Delays Due to Tech Outage on July 25, 2026
A technology outage on July 25, 2026, caused delays for United Airlines flights across major US airports including Washington Dulles and Newark. The airline has since resolved the issue and encourages passengers to check flight status via its app.
WestJet Allows Free Flight Changes as Flight Attendants Authorized to Strike
WestJet's 4,400 mainline flight attendants are authorized to strike starting August 2, 2026. The airline offers free flight changes for bookings between July 30 and August 4 amid ongoing negotiations.
United Airlines Faces Widespread Flight Delays Due to Technology Outage
On 25 July 2026, United Airlines experienced a technology outage causing flight delays and issues with check-in across the United States. The disruption affected major airports including Washington Dulles and Newark, but flights already in the air were not impacted.
WestJet Allows Free Flight Changes as 4,400 Flight Attendants Prepare to Strike
WestJet offers fee-free flight changes for travel between July 30 and August 4, 2026, amid a looming strike by 4,400 flight attendants authorized to strike starting August 2. The strike, if it occurs, will disrupt approximately 560 daily mainline flights across Canada.
United Airlines Flight Delays Across US on July 25 Due to Technology Outage
United Airlines faced flight delays across the US on July 25, 2026, caused by a technology outage in its reservation system. The issue affected multiple major airports but has since been resolved.
ITB Berlin 2027 Revises Hall Layout for Dock9 Construction
ITB Berlin 2027, scheduled for March 16-18, will revise its hall layout due to dock9 construction at Messe Berlin. Exhibitors from multiple halls will move to CityCube Berlin, which will expand its exhibition role.
Akwaaba 2026 to Host African Tour Operators Summit Linking Sports and Tourism
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will hold the second African Tour Operators’ Summit in Lagos from September 13-15, 2026, focusing on AFCON 2027 tourism. The summit aims to unite tour operators from East and West Africa to boost intra-African tourism linked to the football tournament.
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Chicago O’Hare and Midway Report 677 Cancellations Amid FAA Ground Stop
FAA's nationwide ground stop on November 14 led to 677 flight cancellations at Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports, with delays extending into November 15. The stoppage stemmed from failures in FAA's outdated communications equipment, causing significant disruption for travelers and airlines.
Hundreds of US Flights Canceled at Toronto Pearson & Montréal-Trudeau After FAA Ground Stop
The FAA imposed a nationwide ground stop on November 13, 2026, leading to over 150 flight cancellations at Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau airports. Airlines continue to manage delays and offer flexible booking options for affected passengers.
Hundreds of US-Bound Flights Cancelled at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau After FAA Ground Stop
More than 200 US-bound flights were cancelled at Toronto Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau airports following a five-hour FAA ground stop on November 13, 2026. Air Canada canceled 250 flights, affecting 27,000 passengers, as recovery efforts continued into November 14.