Cruises

Mexico leads North America in tourism growth and visitor spending in 2025, surpassing the USA and Canada. The WTTC highlights Mexico’s rise in visitor arrivals and tourism GDP.

Conferma and Trip.Biz have teamed up to launch a global integration of virtual card payments, targeting improved financial processes in the travel industry. The partnership focuses on enhanced payment security and streamlined transaction handling.

In 2026, the luxury cruise industry is focusing on smaller ships over larger vessels, emphasizing a more exclusive and intimate travel experience. This marks a change from past trends favoring bigger ships.

Disney Cruise Line will enforce new alcohol consumption limits and cabin decoration rules beginning June 3, 2026. These measures aim to improve safety and guest comfort onboard.

Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting nearly six million passengers, exposing sensitive personal data including passports and driver’s licenses. The company is notifying those impacted and advising caution.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2026, honoring veteran member organizations at a summit in Pohang, Korea. The event focused on reinforcing strategic partnerships within the travel industry.

Tourism Malaysia has partnered with Singapore Airlines for a one-year promotional campaign in 2026. The initiative aims to promote Malaysia tourism and boost tourist arrivals leveraging the airline’s network.

ITB China 2026 in Shanghai welcomed 23,500 attendees, representing eighty-five regions. The event focused on enhancing international travel cooperation and partnerships.

Conferma and Trip.Biz have formed a partnership to integrate virtual card payment technology worldwide, focusing on travel industry payment solutions. The collaboration seeks to improve payment processes for travel businesses globally.

Caribbean Week 2026 in New York will convene tourism leaders to advance regional growth and boost collaboration in the hospitality industry. The event focuses on uniting stakeholders to support the Caribbean's tourism development.