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Train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru were halted for two days starting August 1, 2026, because of a landslide in Karnataka's Western Ghats. While services have resumed, some delays continue and no full restoration timeline has been announced.

Holland America Line announced its most extensive 2028 Europe cruise season with record port calls using five ships, including Zuiderdam's first European itinerary. The season runs nearly year-round with expanded itineraries across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands.

Jinmao Group ended its partnership with Hyatt Group in August 2026, rebranding Hyatt Regency Chongming Shanghai Jinmao to Shanghai Chongming Jinmao Yiyin Hotel. The group now independently operates its hotels using proprietary brands Jinmao Yiyin, Jinmao Joy, and Jinmao Pure.

The 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo was held in Nairobi from October 6 to 8, 2026, with over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries. The event supports Kenya’s goal of five million international tourists annually by 2027.

ITB Americas 2026 will take place 10-12 November in Guadalajara, Mexico, with 70% of exhibition space booked and buyers confirmed from over 30 countries. The Hosted Buyer Program targets senior travel professionals, supported by the Premier Buyer Network partnership.

Holland America Line has launched bookings for its 2028 Europe cruise season with a record number of port calls across the continent. Five ships will sail sail expanded itineraries through Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and beyond.

About 4,400 WestJet flight attendants struck for one day, cancelling 900 flights during a busy summer weekend. WestJet warns of continued flight disruptions and urges passengers to confirm flight status before heading to airports.

The Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 was held in Nairobi from October 6 to 8 with more than 10,000 delegates from over 40 countries. The event supports Kenya's goal of attracting five million international visitors annually by 2027.

India’s travel and tourism sector created $263.6 billion in economic impact in 2025, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The data was reported by Vishnu Rageev R, assistant editor at Asian Hospitality based in Kerala.

Holland America Line will operate its largest Europe cruise season in nearly a decade in 2028, featuring record port calls. Five ships will sail from January to December across Northern and Southern Europe.