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WTM London 2026 opened November 3 at ExCeL London amid geopolitical uncertainty and shifting tourism spending. China expanded its pavilion by 22% while Egypt was named Premier Partner following a 21% visitor increase in 2025.

WTE Miami 2026 began its fourth edition at the Miami Beach Convention Center on October 27, hosting nearly 2,000 attendees and over 400 exhibitors on day one. The event’s conference sessions addressed traveler trends, AI in travel planning, and travel advisor development.

IATA awarded digital identity certification to Air New Zealand and Hong Kong International Airport in late October 2026, recognizing them as pioneers in digital identity deployment. Passengers can expect faster, more secure identity verification processes at these locations.