Destinations

The Dominican Republic has been named the special guest country for the FIT 2026 event in Buenos Aires. The announcement was made on June 8, 2026.

Madrid-based Blasson has expanded its luxury hotel holdings with a new Four Seasons property in Seville, Spain. This addition enhances the company's footprint in the premium travel market.

Marriott is set to begin building a new dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas starting June 2026. This project is part of the company’s urban market expansion plans.

Tour bookings in Shanghai have increased sharply at the start of the 2026 peak travel season. Travelers should consider early arrangements due to heightened demand.

Mexico is competing with multiple leading global destinations for American tourists amid increasing domestic travel costs in the US. This shift signals a notable change in where Americans are choosing to spend their travel dollars.

Carnival Cruise Line will adopt a stricter bikini dress code at island ports starting in 2026. Passengers may need to adjust swimwear to meet the new requirements during these stops.

The 2026 cruise season officially begins in Green Bay on Tuesday with the scheduled arrival of the first cruise ships. This marks the commencement of cruise operations at the port for the year.

The Alberta government unveiled a 30-year master plan focused on passenger rail development. Central to the plan are new train routes connecting the downtowns of Edmonton and Calgary with their airports.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved a $3.5 billion contract focused on track and systems work in the Central Valley. This move represents a key step forward in enhancing the rail infrastructure.

The WTTC warns that delays of three hours at Schengen borders due to the Entry/Exit System may risk up to 41 million visitor arrivals in Europe. Such delays could disrupt travel plans and threaten tourism income.