Viking Opens Bookings for 2028-2029 Ocean Cruises Including New Ships
Viking Cruises has opened bookings for over 700 ocean cruise departures in 2028 and 2029 covering 80 voyages across 301 ports. The deployment features two new ships and multiple new itineraries.
Historic Drought Forces Danube River Cruise Changes and Ship Groundings
The Danube river hit a record low of 10 centimeters at Budapest on August 3, 2026, amid a historic drought. This led to major cruise cancellations, ship groundings including Viking Ullur near Vidin, and widespread itinerary disruptions on Europe's key river cruise routes.
Air Canada Delays Dubai and Tel Aviv Flight Resumption to January 2027
Air Canada has postponed its flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until mid-January 2027 after suspending service in February 2026. Emirates and flydubai continue flights from Dubai amid regional tensions.
ITB Berlin 2027 Unveils ‘Travel & Tourism in Motion’ Theme for February Event
ITB Berlin 2027 will run in February and focus on ‘Travel & Tourism in Motion’. The event highlights ongoing changes in the travel industry and will be held in Berlin.
SMX Convention Centers See 18% Visitor Growth in H1 2026
SMX Convention Centers reported an 18% increase in visitors in the first half of 2026. This rise reflects recovering business travel activity at their venues in the USA.
Air Canada Delays Dubai and Tel Aviv Flights to January 2027
Air Canada has delayed the resumption of flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until mid-January 2027 amid regional conflict. Local carriers Emirates and flydubai continue operations, while other international airlines review Dubai schedules.
Power Cut at Manchester Signalling Centre Halts Trains and Delays Services in North-West England
A 90-second power failure at Manchester's regional signalling centre on 6 August 2026 disrupted rail services across north-west England. Delays and cancellations affected multiple operators with recovery expected after midday on 7 August.
Air Canada delays flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until January 2027
Air Canada has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv through most of 2026, delaying resumption until January 2027. The airline continues to offer flexible rebooking options amidst ongoing Middle East instability.
Air Canada Delays Dubai and Tel Aviv Flight Resumptions to January 2027
Air Canada has delayed the restart of flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until January 2027 amid ongoing regional airspace uncertainty. Flights have been suspended since February 28, 2026, with flexible rebooking options available.
Viking Opens 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Bookings with New Ships and Itineraries
Viking has opened bookings for its largest-ever 2028-2029 ocean deployment, featuring over 700 departure dates on 80 voyages. The deployment introduces two new ships and itineraries spanning 301 ports in 84 countries across six continents.
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Royal Caribbean Suspends Labadee Visits Through April 2028
Royal Caribbean announced in November 2026 the extension of suspension of Labadee, Haiti port calls through April 2028. Itinerary changes affect nine ships removing Labadee stops.
MSC Poesia 11-Night Caribbean Cruise Canceled After US Coast Guard Detainment
MSC Cruises canceled MSC Poesia's 11-night Caribbean cruise after the U.S. Coast Guard detained the ship in Miami for regulatory deficiencies. Over 2,000 passengers were aboard at the time of detainment.
FBI Probes Suspected Homicide Aboard MSC Seascape in Texas Port
FBI Houston is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape after the ship returned early to Galveston on November 9, 2026. Jason Leon Watford, 48, is in custody for allegedly strangling his wife aboard the ship.