Palawan Hosts Three-Day Travel Expo in Cebu Outside Metro Manila After 11 Years
Palawan hosted a three-day travel expo in Cebu in late August 2026, its first outside Metro Manila in 11 years. The event aimed to engage the Visayas tourism market and expand Palawan's promotional efforts beyond the capital.
HS2 Works and Track Upgrades Disrupt UK Rail Services Over Bank Holiday
Rail passengers faced extensive disruption over the 29-31 August 2026 bank holiday weekend due to HS2-related works and track upgrades on CrossCountry routes. Major events like Reading and Leeds Festivals and strike action by other operators added to travel challenges.
Vietnam Prepares Tourism for National Day Holiday with New Cultural Events
Vietnam’s tourism sector has launched new cultural events and bolstered safety measures for its 2026 National Day holiday. Hanoi saw a 15.7% visitor increase in H1 2026, with nationwide international arrivals up 14.9% year-on-year.
Disney Wish, Treasure, and Destiny to Sail from Port Canaveral in 2027
Starting November 2027, Disney Cruise Line will homeport three Wish-class ships together at Port Canaveral. This expansion offers flexible cruise options combined with Walt Disney World vacations.
IHG to Open 40-Room Garner Hotel in Ahmedabad in 2029
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for a new 40-key Garner Hotel in Ahmedabad Motera, set to open in 2029. The property will be managed by United Hospitality Management India and developed by Devpriya Buildcon.
Palawan Hosts Three-Day Travel Expo Outside Metro Manila
Palawan is staging a travel expo outside Metro Manila for the first time in 11 years. The three-day event targets the Visayas market to strengthen tourism ties.
Bank Holiday Rail Delays in UK Due to Engineering and EMR Strike
Rail services in the UK will face major disruptions during the August 29-31, 2026, bank holiday weekend due to engineering work and an East Midlands Railway strike. Key routes, including Peterborough to London King’s Cross and lines through Birmingham, will have no trains or reduced service.
Vietnam Prepares for National Day Tourism with New Products and Safety Measures
Vietnam's top destinations are launching cultural events and infrastructure upgrades ahead of the National Day holiday, amid strong visitor growth. Hanoi recorded over 18 million visitors in H1 2026, with international arrivals up 26.8%.
Disney’s Three Newest Cruise Ships to Homeport at Port Canaveral in 2027
Starting November 2027, Disney Cruise Line will homeport the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny simultaneously at Port Canaveral. This expansion enables more cruise-and-Walt Disney World vacation combinations.
IHG to Open 40-Room Garner Hotel in Ahmedabad by 2029
IHG signs a franchise agreement for the 40-key Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera, set to open in 2029. The hotel, developed by Devpriya Buildcon and managed by United Hospitality Management India, expands IHG's footprint in Ahmedabad near major landmarks.















