Destinations

International visitors to Chicago decreased in 2026, yet domestic travel and major events have supported notable growth in the hotel industry. Summer hotel bookings set new records for the city.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is facing extensive service disruptions with over 1,000 flight delays and more than 400 cancellations. Multiple airlines, including American Airlines and SkyWest, are impacted.

Canada is a confirmed participant at the EsportsTravel Summit 2026, joining several leading countries. The summit will unite esports tournament organisers, CVBs, and travel professionals to discuss industry collaboration.

FIEXPO Latin America 2026 will be held in San José with participation from over 200 exhibitors across the Americas and Caribbean. The event focuses on showcasing business events and tourism in the region.

An Indonesian hotel chain has officially announced its departure from Cuba, coinciding with Cuba’s recent move to allow Cuban nationals to manage hotels domestically and abroad following foreign chain exits.

Thailand has revised its tourism strategy in 2026, focusing on building resilience in the sector. The updated plan also targets growth in premium travel with an emphasis on sustainable tourism.

Spain has set a new record in visitor numbers for 2026, a surge partly attributed to tourists steering clear of Middle Eastern destinations. This marks a distinct shift in global travel patterns favoring Spain.

Turkey surpassed several leading destinations in international tourism metrics for 2026, including the longest average visitor stays and increased tourist spending. The country also shows strong potential for year-round tourism.

China commenced its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai in June 2026. The voyage operates under a new visa-free permit that allows cruise travel without international port stops.

Norwegian Cruise Line has ended Norwegian Viva’s deployment from San Juan, canceling hundreds of sailing days. The ship will be homeported in Miami through 2028 as the cruise line refocuses on Miami and Bahamas markets.