Destinations

Multiple countries including the US and those in LATAM are fueling growth in Peru's MICE tourism sector. Flights on major airlines to Peru are fully booked through 2026.

Park Hyatt is set to open its first all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, positioned in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The resort will feature plunge-pool penthouses and will begin accepting bookings in May 2026.

Canadian-based Blue Diamond Resorts has officially exited the Cuban hospitality market. The company ceased its operations there as reported at the end of May 2026.

Azerbaijan has eased access for Chinese travelers by offering visa-free entry and direct flights. The opening of a Beijing Tourism Office aims to further promote tourism between the two countries.

UNESCO and TUI Care Foundation have initiated a global partnership to support communities in World Heritage destinations through sustainable tourism. The alliance aims to protect cultural heritage while promoting responsible tourism development.

Derry City and Strabane District experienced significant growth in tourism throughout 2025, with more visitors and increased tourism spending contributing to the local economy.

The American Patriot has docked at Buffalo’s waterfront, ending a hiatus of over twenty years for passenger cruise ships. This marks a renewed era for cruising in the Great Lakes region.

Alto has started flying drones over Ottawa and eastern Ontario to collect aerial data. This effort supports the study and mapping of a potential high-speed rail route in the region.

Construction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project reached a milestone with the second mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar. Progress continues in 2026 as work advances on this high-speed rail corridor.

London Pullman Dining service has resumed in 2026 on the 1C82 Paddington to Totnes train route. Trains 802013 and 802017 provide multi-course meals and scenic Southwest England views.