Destination News

Carnival Cruise Line is set to introduce a stricter bikini dress code for passengers at island ports starting June 2026. The change follows passenger feedback on dress standards during shore stops.

Skagen port has awarded a contract worth DKK 85 million to install a shore power system for docked ships. The project aims to reduce emissions by providing vessels with shore-based electricity.

Farmers from Quebec and citizen groups protested on Parliament Hill against the Alto high-speed rail project, demonstrating local opposition. MPs also joined the event, emphasizing concerns raised by agricultural stakeholders.

The Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau has been awarded by the Travel Journalists Association for outstanding travel marketing. This accolade recognizes the bureau’s effective promotion of Port Arthur.

Armenia’s tourism sector has seen substantial expansion in early 2026, with the hospitality market growing steadily. This progress contributes to a positive outlook for the South Caucasus tourism industry.

Greece led European tourism in the first half of 2026, surpassing major nations with significant increases in visitor numbers and tourism revenue. The country has become the top destination in the region during this period.

The Irish Taoiseach and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer held talks on the Common Travel Area after recent unrest in Belfast. Their discussion centered on cooperation regarding travel policies and security.

Indaba 2026 highlighted significant growth in the Canadian travel market and announced Club Med's upcoming launch in South Africa. The event emphasized expanding opportunities in tourism business.

TTM Plus 2026 opened in Pattaya with nearly 500 exhibitors from over 50 countries focusing on sustainability and wellness tourism. The event also facilitated international travel deals.

Multiple regional airlines have suspended fourteen flights at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, creating delays that affect domestic and international routes. Passengers traveling from the US to Europe and Turkey are among those impacted.