Destination News

Visitor arrivals from the Republic of Ireland are playing a crucial role in the increase of Northern Ireland's tourism activity. Minister Reeves has announced a summer VAT boost to further support the sector.

In April 2026, Japan saw a marked increase in tourist arrivals. The surge was closely connected to the cherry blossom season and enhanced interest in cultural tourism.

TRENZ 2026 will serve as a trade platform in New Zealand focused on promoting local tourism products to international travel buyers. The event supports efforts to build global tourism partnerships.

The Africa Travel Indaba 2026, held in Durban, helped generate near-full hotel occupancy and promoted growth in African tourism trade. The event highlighted Durban’s growing influence in Pan-African tourism.

Kansas City is now confirmed alongside Philadelphia and Monterrey as a FIFA World Cup 2026 host city. Travel demand this summer shows a split between soccer fans attending matches and travelers seeking affordable options.

Searches related to birthday travel across Europe have risen sharply in 2026, showing a 70% increase. This trend underlines a growing preference for celebrating birthdays through travel.

Domestic travel within the USA is on the rise for summer 2026 while hotel prices in popular international destinations are trending downward. This shift highlights changing patterns in traveler booking preferences.

Twenty-one travel offers are available for Memorial Day weekend 2026. Booking before summer starts may help travelers benefit from these holiday travel discounts.

At the 2026 Caribbean Travel Forum, participants outlined priorities set to shape regional tourism and business events in the Caribbean. The forum concentrated on advancing both sectors for future growth.

The Tampa Convention Center has launched five key innovations aimed at transforming the meetings industry. These changes are enhancing how events are held at the venue through technology and facility upgrades.