Destinations

Hotel stocks in the U.S. demonstrated continued growth throughout the second quarter of 2026. CoStar reported this positive trend as a sign of sustained investor confidence in the hotel sector.

Six Caribbean nations are pioneering responsible tourism in 2026, promoting sustainable and ethical travel practices. The group includes Jamaica, Dominica, Belize, Barbados, Guyana, and Turks and Caicos.

In 2025, Mexico saw a 6.1% rise in visitor numbers, leading North America’s tourism growth. This increase outstripped the visitor growth rates of the US and Canada.

Barbados has joined multiple countries in advancing a regional Caribbean tourism agenda. The initiative focuses on economic resilience, value retention, and improved connectivity to support visitor economy growth.

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a stricter bikini dress code policy at island port stops starting in 2026. Some passengers were taken aback by the new regulations upon disembarkation.

Seward, Alaska, opened its largest cruise terminal in 2026 with Royal Caribbean’s support. The facility includes rail connections and shore power technologies designed to improve cruise operations.

India has unveiled the first official image of its bullet train for the Delhi-Siliguri route. The new high-speed rail aims to reduce travel time to about six hours.

The Parti Québécois has warned it might withdraw Quebec from the Alto high-speed rail project if elected, responding to farmers' strong protests against the development. This move casts doubt on the future of the rail link between Quebec City and Toronto.

The WTTC warns that Europe's new border entry system could disrupt up to 41 million visitor arrivals. Travelers should expect potential delays of up to three hours at border controls.

The World Travel & Tourism Council convened a summit in Valletta to gather industry leaders and spotlight Malta’s expanding travel sector. The event emphasized collaboration to support continued tourism growth.