Meeting and Event Industry

A Carnival cruise passenger has launched legal proceedings after sustaining burns on the Caribbean Lido pool deck. The lawsuit draws attention to passenger safety on cruise ship pool areas.

ITB China 2026 is enlarging its event scope to respond to growing global interest in personalized travel experiences. The move aligns with worldwide tourism trends emphasizing customized trips.

Destination Mansfield-Richland County has recognized its innovative marketing strategies aimed at boosting tourism promotion. The focus remains on advanced techniques supporting regional growth.

The Yucatan Meetings program was presented at IBTM Americas 2026, emphasizing the region's business meetings and events infrastructure. This aims to promote Yucatan as a destination for corporate gatherings.

The United States will participate alongside regional partners in the 2026 Small & Boutique MICE event. The diverse group includes convention bureaus, resorts, and cruise operators from across the Americas and Caribbean.

Eighteen years after California voters approved the bullet train initiative, progress on the high-speed rail project remains limited. Financial obstacles continue to impede development as of May 2026.

IPW 2026, held in Fort Lauderdale, brought together about 5,000 U.S. travel professionals focused on reversing the decline in international tourism. The event emphasized unified industry efforts to strengthen global travel recovery.

Michigan has joined several major U.S. states in competing to attract international tourists as Memorial Day travel begins. This holiday period marks a peak time for tourism competition among key states.

Amadeus IT Group has recorded revenue growth driven by increased airline software demand and recovering global air traffic. This development reflects the company’s adaptation to evolving travel technology needs.

Yucatan Meetings participated in IBTM Americas 2026 to promote the region's business tourism and meetings sector within the Americas market. The presentation highlighted efforts to boost regional corporate events.