Madrid’s international tourism spending reached £8.5 billion in the first half of 2026, an 11.4% increase year-on-year. Visitor numbers grew 4.1% to 5.6 million, led by tourists from the US, Italy, and the UK.
The FAA issued ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports on August 9, 2026, due to severe weather in Chicago. Flights bound for Chicago were held at departure airports, causing average delays of 100 minutes at O'Hare.
Disney Cruise Line plans to launch three new ships in 2029, including two mid-size vessels and a Japan-based Wish-class ship. The Disney Believe, under construction in Germany, is set for a late 2027 debut.