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The United States will join key international partners at the Vancouver International Travel Expo 2026, an event focused on promoting B2B tourism growth. Countries including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, India, and Spain will also be involved.

Amadeus, together with Accenture, has launched an AI-driven travel advertising platform. It seeks to assist hotels, airlines, and destinations in optimizing campaigns to raise booking numbers globally.

Janytte Siega has been named General Manager of the soon-to-open SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu. SM Hotels announced the appointment as they prepare to launch the new venue for business events in Cebu.

China has commenced its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai, supported by the city's new destination-free cruise permit. This initiative enables visa-free weekend sea travel departing from Shanghai.

The United States will join several countries, including Canada and Mexico, at the Vancouver International Travel Expo 2026. The event emphasizes advancing B2B tourism collaborations.

A hotel technology partnership has been established to support international tourism by enabling smoother hotel operations across Europe and Asia. The collaboration focuses on technology-driven solutions to improve coordination of hotel services.

Warnemünde is set to accommodate 161 cruise ship calls in 2026, including the debut of three new maiden ships. The port’s schedule also features several multi-ship visits, enhancing Baltic Sea cruise options.

COITM partners with Beijing's Chaoyang district to host the 2026 Cultural Tourism Festival. The event will emphasize inbound and outbound cultural tourism on a global scale.

The United States will join Canada, Mexico, India, Spain, and Taiwan at the 2026 Vancouver International Travel Expo. This gathering aims to advance B2B tourism development through international partnerships.

Amadeus, collaborating with Accenture, has launched an AI-driven travel advertising platform targeting hotels, airlines, and destinations around the world. The platform aims to improve campaign efficiency and booking outcomes using advanced AI tools.