Destinations

Sports tourism is creating notable new opportunities for hoteliers in 2026, driven mainly by travelers attending various sports events. Hotels are seeing increased demand linked directly to these occasions.

Portugal will hold a nationwide transport strike on June 3, which may disrupt as many as 500 flights. Passengers should expect possible delays and cancellations affecting air travel throughout the country.

The United States joined Mexico, Canada, and Caribbean nations at the Small & Boutique MICE event. This gathering included American convention bureaus, tourism offices, hospitality brands, resorts, and cruise operators focused on smaller meetings.

Hilton is expanding its hotel portfolio with accelerated openings in the Caribbean and Latin America. New and upcoming properties are aimed at major destinations across these regions.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to introduce the Vignette Collection to Portugal. This move forms part of IHG’s strategy to enhance its luxury and lifestyle presence in the region.

Minor Hotels is enlarging its operations across North America through strategic growth and development plans in several U.S. locations during 2026.

The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced a new CEO appointment in May 2026. This leadership change is designed to strengthen Bermuda’s tourism sector.

The Director General of Israel's Tourism Ministry plans a visit to the U.S. to promote inbound tourism. The trip aims to encourage more tourists to visit Israel.

Moldova is emerging as a notable new destination for medical tourism in Europe in 2026. The country is promoting its healthcare travel opportunities to international visitors.

Passenger train journeys across the EU have climbed to a record 8.7 billion, indicating a strong recovery in rail travel. This increase underscores growing demand for rail transport within the Union.