Destinations

Hong Kong has launched the Festival of Connoisseurs, an event focused on attracting luxury travelers through exclusive experiences. The festival is intended to support growth in the high-end travel market.

A U.S. Travel conference took place with a focus on advancing Louisiana's tourism sector. The event aimed to foster growth within the state's local travel industry.

Emerging trends in summer 2026 travel reveal new vacation styles based on recent market research. Insights highlight evolving traveler preferences shaping upcoming holiday choices.

The skillcation trend, blending travel with learning new crafts, is gaining momentum among American travelers in 2026. This approach is reshaping how vacations are experienced across the country.

A general strike in Italy on May 29, 2026, is expected to lead to extensive flight cancellations. Up to 1,150 flights may be cancelled, affecting about 179,000 passengers.

Funding reductions for VisitBritain’s business events team have raised alarms within the UK meetings industry. Concerns focus on the potential negative impact on the country's ability to attract international business tourism.

Tencent Cloud Day 2026 took place recently in Hong Kong, contributing to an increase in tourism and supporting growth in the city’s business travel and MICE sectors.

Hotel Equities is extending its management services in the Caribbean and Latin America. The company merges U.S. corporate standards with regional hospitality methods to enhance hotel operations.

El Salvador hosted the first Forum on Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Tourism outside Mexico, focusing on responsible practices in the tourism sector. The forum highlighted social responsibility within the industry.

The Bahamas has become one of several Caribbean locations experiencing heightened cruise travel demand. Alongside increased luxury vacation interest, this points to growing tourism activity in the region.