Cruises

Port Milwaukee is hosting a record number of cruise arrivals in 2026, signaling a revitalization of historic 19th-century Great Lakes maritime routes. New and revived cruise itineraries are expanding travel options in the region.

Carnival Cruise Line has informed travelers of a ban on camouflage clothing at Caribbean ports for 2026. Port authorities will enforce restrictions strictly, with penalties including fines or denied entry.

The WTTC introduced its 2026 Travel Recovery Report during a leadership cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity, focusing on global cooperation in tourism recovery. The event highlighted a renewed commitment to industry collaboration.

GAEHP and Tourism Malaysia jointly organized a virtual event aimed at the Indian travel trade, showcasing Malaysia’s tourism products. The event sought to reinforce engagement between the Malaysian tourism sector and Indian travel agents.

Approximately 5,000 industry professionals attended the IPW 2026 event in Fort Lauderdale, which centered on promoting U.S. tourism. The conference brought together key travel stakeholders to explore partnership opportunities.

Truecaller, in partnership with Telness, unveiled a travel eSIM designed to provide global travelers with mobile data access without physical SIM cards. The new offering focuses on enhancing international connectivity.

Virgin Atlantic teams with OpenAI and Tomoro to launch the first airline experience integrated with ChatGPT, enhancing AI-assisted travel discovery and booking. The new platform enables travelers to interactively explore and book flights using conversational AI.

OneAir is selling lifetime Elite pricing access for $100, offering travelers continued opportunities to book at discounted rates. This membership targets those seeking to reduce travel expenses over time.

Mitch Whitten has been named president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth as of May 2026. His leadership appointment is aligned with efforts to expand the city’s tourism and meeting industry.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 highlights Germany's leadership in the rapidly expanding global MICE industry. The event promotes international business tourism and meetings growth.