Destination News

Choose Chicago hosted an event for meeting professionals to promote the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. The initiative also emphasized future event possibilities tied to the venue.

New Orleans will host the PCMA Convening Leaders event in 2029, welcoming business events professionals. PCMA is a major organization in the meetings industry.

Tourism in Bowling Green and Warren County contributed over $490 million in 2026, underscoring its significant economic impact. The revenue generated highlights the sector's importance to the regional economy.

Door County's tourism sector set a new economic record in 2025, showing growth in tourism-related economic indicators. The region experienced increased visitor activity contributing to this milestone.

In 2026, Wisconsin’s tourism industry set a new visitor record, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. This steady rise highlights the state's increasing economic benefits from tourism.

The Seward cruise terminal in Alaska has officially opened and earned the Small Business Accelerator Award. Royal Caribbean supported the development of this new cruise port.

Norwegian Cruise Line will cancel seven months of Norwegian Viva sailings in 2028 and relocate the vessel's homeport from Puerto Rico to Miami. Passengers booked on affected voyages will need to adjust travel plans accordingly.

Quebec’s Parti Québécois has indicated it may withdraw from the Alto high-speed rail project if elected, amidst protests from farmers and citizen groups. This raises doubts about the project's future in the region.

India has unveiled the first image of its bullet train amid ongoing work on the Delhi to Siliguri high-speed rail project. This marks progress in India's bullet train development.

A severe storm hit Wellington on June 9, 2026, causing cancellations of flights and ferry services. Travelers faced disruptions amid the intense weather conditions.