Cruises

The Pacific Asia Travel Association marked 75 years at its 2026 summit in Pohang by honoring members with over five, six, and seven decades of active partnership. The event highlighted long-term contributions to tourism leadership in the region.

Rendez-vous Canada 2026 will be held in Toronto as Canada’s largest international tourism trade show. The event is expected to generate over $100 million in tourism sales.

Qatar participated alongside several countries at ITB China 2026, an event aimed at enhancing international tourism cooperation and destination promotion. The conference set new standards for collaboration and marketing in tourism.

ITB China 2026, held in Shanghai, gathered 23,500 professionals to promote collaboration in the global travel industry. The event emphasized cooperative initiatives among key tourism stakeholders.

Mews and Uber have partnered to incorporate ride-booking directly into hotel systems, allowing guests and staff to access Uber services within hotel operations.

Marriott has partnered with ResortPass to provide day pass access to its hotel amenities. This deal allows entry to facilities without booking a room.

Chile will participate in the World Travel Awards 2026 as part of its efforts to maintain leadership in the tourism sector. Travel2Latam reports this move aims to reinforce Chile’s tourism credentials.

For the first time, a cruise ship cruising the Great Lakes has docked at Buffalo port. This stop is part of a nine-day journey through the region’s waterways.

An experimental treatment targeting hantavirus infections is under consideration for passengers affected on cruise ships. This therapy is part of health measures addressing onboard virus outbreaks.

An Alaska cruise line is conducting a trial using an alternative fuel on coastal sailings to support its sustainability goals. The initiative aims to evaluate the fuel's effectiveness in reducing environmental impact.