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Brazil and Mexico are leading a surge in meetings and conference tourism for 2026, joining the United States and other American countries in hosting many of the world's top 50 convention centres.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026, held in Germany, brought together global MICE industry participants and spotlighted expanding opportunities in business events. The event reaffirmed Frankfurt's role as a vital center in the growing international meetings sector.

The United States, Canada, and Mexico will jointly host FIFA World Cup 2026. The event is expected to trigger a record global tourism increase across North America.

Atheel plans to open a Saudi-managed luxury hotel in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District by 2026. The new hotel will feature rooftop views and modern amenities for travelers.

A development proposal aims to transform the lower floors of Chicago’s John Hancock Building into hotel accommodation. The plan is currently at the proposal phase as of May 2026.

Stay Cal Hospitality has inaugurated the voco Ardez Hotel in Sunnyvale, a new premium hotel under the IHG brand in Silicon Valley. The launch offers an enhanced lodging option for visitors in the area.

Innisfil has introduced a tourism strategy aimed at improving the visitor experience by addressing fragmented services. The plan seeks to create a more cohesive journey for tourists in the region.

Edinburgh is identified as one of Europe's most costly cities for travelers, leading to renewed debate within Scotland’s tourism industry about the implications of travel expenses.

Royal Caribbean is moving the Alaska cruise disembarkation for Ovation of the Seas from Seward to Whittier in 2026 due to delays at the Seward terminal. Passengers should expect to disembark in Whittier under the updated arrangements.

A cruise ship docked at Rotterdam has been quarantined following hantavirus infections onboard. Disinfection and passenger health screenings are underway to control the risk.