Destinations

Brussels Airport reported 170 flight delays and 5 cancellations on June 4, 2026, affecting British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, and key routes including London and Frankfurt. Travelers faced significant disruptions on various European and African destinations.

Madrid will host the International Cruise Summit 2026, the cruise industry's largest global event of the year. Registration for the summit is now open.

FIEXPO Latin America 2026 will gather more than 200 exhibitors from over a dozen countries in San José, Costa Rica, from June 8 to 11. Costa Rica joins fellow nations such as Argentina and Mexico in this major MICE event.

Saracen Casino Resort has welcomed guests with a newly opened hotel facility in Arkansas. The resort celebrated the launch with a grand opening event held in 2026.

Marriott plans to open a new AC Hotel in Houston with 153 rooms, as announced in 2026. This development will expand the brand’s footprint in the city.

French travel agents have toured Ireland to explore its tourism attractions and foster collaborative relationships. The visit was aimed at promoting Ireland as a destination within the French market.

Derry and Strabane saw a marked increase in tourism activity in 2025, with visitor numbers rising significantly from previous periods. This growth points to the area's enhanced profile within Northern Ireland's travel sector.

Da Nang has become Vietnam’s leading city in tourism searches for summer 2026. It overtakes popular destinations such as Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc.

Royal Caribbean has cancelled shore excursions at Costa Maya in June 2026 due to labour protests at the port. Cruise passengers from the US and Caribbean face changes to their onshore plans.

The US has approved its first true high-speed rail track as part of California's state rail project. This comes 62 years after Japan's initial high-speed rail launch.