Destinations

The ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 is set for June 10-11 at Jordan’s King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center near the Dead Sea. It will host representatives from Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and others, focusing on business tourism and regional networking.

In 2026, Thailand has grown as Asia’s leading destination for meaningful and high-value travel. The country's tourism strategy now focuses on offering authentic and enriching experiences.

Bowling Green's tourism economic impact in 2026 surpassed last year’s record, driven by an increase in visitor spending. This growth highlights the city's expanding tourism sector.

For the fourth consecutive year, Wisconsin has set new records in tourism during 2026. Visitor numbers remain on a steady rise, supporting the state's growing economic benefits from tourism.

The Seward Cruise Terminal in Alaska has opened, supported by Royal Caribbean Group and honored with a Small Business Accelerator award. The new terminal aims to improve the cruise passenger experience in Seward.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled seven months of Norwegian Viva sailings to Puerto Rico in 2028 and will relocate the ship's homeport to Miami during this time. Passengers with affected bookings should seek updated information.

The future of funding for US passenger rail is uncertain under the BUILD America 250 program. This creates difficulties for consistent investment in national rail infrastructure.

Quebec’s Parti Québécois leader has pledged to exit the Alto high-speed rail project if elected, aiming to redirect funds from the Quebec City to Toronto rail link. This move introduces political uncertainty for the project's future.

AirBorneo has apologized following recent flight disruptions. Malaysia’s aviation authority is monitoring the situation as the airline works to improve reliability.

Calgary International Airport encountered multiple flight delays and cancellations on June 9, affecting Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet services. Travelers flying to destinations such as Vancouver and London faced disruptions.