Destinations

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau reported strong tourism performance, signaling promising growth prospects for Miami-Dade County. These results contribute to expectations of ongoing regional expansion.

Malaysia has presented its expertise in travel and corporate events to Central Asia, emphasizing the country's strengths in the MICE sector. The outreach focuses on fostering new business and tourism partnerships in the region.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is partnering with Blasson to open a new hotel in Sevilla, Spain. The property will be located at the prominent Plaza Nueva in the city center.

The MGallery Collection has launched the Kove Hotel & Spa on Mykonos, embracing Cycladic architecture. The new property adds to the brand’s luxury portfolio on the Greek island.

Amsterdam has proposed a set of tourism reforms, including a phased increase of the tourist tax to 20%. The city aims to better manage the impact of visitors while securing steady revenue.

Luxury tourism spending in New Zealand has intensified, with expenditures surpassing central Auckland house deposits. This indicates a marked expansion of the country’s premium tourism market.

Mackay has finalized a deal with Disney, coinciding with NSW being named Australia's top small tourism town. These developments highlight recent regional tourism advancements.

Amtrak will invest $55 million to build a new maintenance facility in Ogletown, designed to support local rail operations. This development aims to improve maintenance capabilities and operational reliability.

California's High-Speed Rail Authority has awarded a $3.5 billion contract to a Kiewit-led group for track and electrification work in the Central Valley segment. This development marks a key stage in advancing the high-speed rail construction project.

Alberta has unveiled a 30-year passenger rail plan delayed by nearly a year, with a downtown-to-airport train as its initial focus. The province is investing $15 million to progress the next phase.