Destinations

Brazil and Mexico are leading a surge in meetings and conference tourism for 2026. The top 50 convention centres feature notable representation from countries including the US, Peru, Argentina, and Canada.

Stay Cal Hospitality has opened voco Ardez Hotel in Sunnyvale, adding a premium hotel option to Silicon Valley within the IHG group. It serves both business and leisure travelers.

Marriott International and Concept Hospitality have collectively inaugurated over 50 hotels in India within a six-month timeframe. This reflects Marriott's swift expansion of its brand footprint in the Indian hospitality industry.

Atheel will open the first Saudi-managed luxury hotel in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District. The hotel will feature 214 rooms and rooftop skyline views, aiming for a 2026 debut.

Tourism boards in the Caribbean, including those of Antigua and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, have detailed plans to expand tourism. New developments have been introduced to enhance visitor offerings in these islands.

Sudbury unveiled a new tourism brand described as bold and wildly unexpected. The launch highlights the city’s unique attractions and cultural experiences.

Norwegian Cruise Line will expand its New York homeport in 2026, adding new Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries. The move is expected to boost cruise tourism and regional economic activity.

A coalition of California mayors has voiced opposition to Governor Newsom’s plan to fund the state’s bullet train project. They caution that the proposal risks diverting local tax revenues, raising alarms about its impact on municipal finances.

Eighteen years after California voters approved the bullet train initiative, progress on the project remains stalled amid persistent financial challenges. The plan to establish a high-speed rail network in California has yet to gain significant momentum.

The U.S. travel and airline industries are concerned about a possible withdrawal of CBP officers from sanctuary city airports. Potential disruptions could affect flight operations and passenger processing.