Hotels

Sports tourism is increasing travel demand in 2026, providing new possibilities for hotels to tap into event-centered visitor growth. Hoteliers are seeing benefits linked to the rise in tourism around sporting competitions.

Sunwing Vacations has launched its Sun Week event featuring daily resort deals and opportunities to win prizes. Travelers booking during this period can enjoy savings and additional benefits.

Hilton is stepping up its hotel openings in the Caribbean and Latin America during 2026. The company’s strategy centers on strengthening its presence in key regional destinations.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to introduce the Vignette Collection brand in Portugal. This move advances IHG’s focus on luxury and lifestyle hotels in the country.

Minor Hotels is planning to expand its operational footprint across North America in 2026. The move aligns with its broader growth objectives targeting key regional markets.

The IPW 2026 event assembled global travel leaders in Fort Lauderdale to work on revitalizing international tourism. The conference concentrated on fostering industry collaboration to support global inbound travel.

Shiji Horizon Distribution and Kismet have partnered to develop an AI-powered platform improving hotel search and booking. The collaboration supports global travelers seeking streamlined online hotel reservations.

Healing travel is growing as a preference among domestic tourists in China in 2026, with increasing focus on wellness and recuperation. Travelers are adopting more mindful travel habits.

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.

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.