Cruises

Bhutan will host its inaugural travel trade show to promote tourism in its Himalayan region. The event aims to create new business opportunities and develop the local tourism industry.

Dreamscape Hospitality has taken over management of the Delta Hotels by Marriott near Ontario Airport. The operational change was reported in May 2026.

The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando has joined the Disney World Gateway Hotel Collection, reinforcing its connection to the Disney resort area. The affiliation was officially announced in May 2026.

Alaska is preparing for what is expected to be a record-breaking cruise season in 2026, with significant efforts underway to manage a surge in cruise visitors. The state aims to ensure effective handling of increased cruise traffic through ongoing readiness initiatives.

A passenger has sued Carnival Cruise alleging burns from a hot pool deck aboard one of its ships. The legal claim highlights safety concerns surrounding cruise ship pool areas.

A luxury cruise ship made its first stop in decades at the Port of Rochester. The docking formed part of a nine-day journey through the Great Lakes region.

The Canadian Association of Tour Operators affirms support for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and urges stronger cooperation with government and industry partners to develop Indigenous tourism.

IPW 2026 convened in Fort Lauderdale, attracting considerable international delegation. The event emphasized collaboration within the travel industry to support inbound tourism development.

Mize and Dida have partnered to develop an AI-powered booking intelligence platform covering travel distribution across major destinations worldwide. Their collaboration introduces AI-native infrastructure designed to improve travel product distribution.

Mitch Whitten has been appointed president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth as announced in May 2026. He will focus on expanding tourism and meetings industry efforts.