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Tampa International Airport is expecting a slower summer travel season in 2026 due to reductions in flight schedules. This will likely mean fewer available flights and lower passenger traffic.

The Caribbean Travel Forum 2026 convened to identify key priorities guiding the future of regional tourism. Discussions focused on the development of the meetings and events industry in the Caribbean.

The Tampa Convention Center is applying five new innovations to transform meetings and events. These efforts focus on updating facilities and improving both attendee experience and operational efficiency.

Colombia is emerging as a regional powerhouse in the global meetings and conventions industry. Its role is expanding through hosting important regional business events.

Hilton and Valor Hospitality Partners are developing a 102-key hotel in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The Umfolozi River Hotel will join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection brand.

Global Hotel Alliance has incorporated four new hotel brands into its network, adding international properties in cities like Barcelona and Hong Kong. The expansion enhances the hotel portfolio and loyalty program offerings.

Hilton has opened The Margot Hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. This new hotel is among the first in Hilton’s Outset Collection, expanding its portfolio in the city.

Jamaica has unveiled a $5 billion plan to develop its tourism sector, incorporating new airline routes and a strategy to improve air connections across the Caribbean. These efforts aim to strengthen the island’s role in the region’s tourism growth.

Thailand has shortened the visa-free stay for visitors from select countries from 60 days to 30 days. Tourists and travel operators will need to adjust plans accordingly.

A cruise ship impacted by a hantavirus outbreak has docked in Rotterdam and is undergoing thorough disinfection. Quarantine measures are in place for some passengers, including Americans.