WTTC Global Summit in Valletta Set for October 2026
The WTTC will host its Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9, 2026. This event will attract global tourism leaders amid Malta’s expanding travel industry.
Manchester Airport Faces Flight Delays and Cancellations
Manchester Airport saw several flight delays and cancellations on June 11, 2026. These disruptions impacted passengers’ travel plans throughout the day.
Edinburgh-Chicago Flight Cancellation Hits Tartan Army Fans
A flight from Edinburgh to Chicago was cancelled on June 11, 2026, affecting Tartan Army supporters travelling to the World Cup. The cancellation caused widespread travel disruption and delays.
Morocco Climbs to 22nd Globally with Nearly 20 Million Tourists in 2025
Morocco attracted nearly 20 million tourists in 2025, ranking 22nd globally in visitor arrivals. This reflects steady tourism growth despite ongoing global economic uncertainty.
Global Tourism Grows 2% in 2026 Despite Middle East Travel Decline
Global tourism increased by 2% in 2026, showing positive growth worldwide. Meanwhile, the Middle East saw a drop in travel demand due to rising costs and regional instability.
Emirates Boss Advocates Nationalising Heathrow for New Runway
The Emirates CEO has called for nationalising Heathrow Airport to facilitate the construction of a third runway. This proposal aligns with current discussions on expanding the airport's capacity.
ITB Asia 2026 Introduces Experience Zones and Curated Guided Tours
ITB Asia 2026 will take place in Singapore, featuring new Experience Zones to engage trade visitors. Curated guided tours will also be part of the event program.
TTM Plus 2026 Closes with 15,000 Deals Securing 5 Billion Baht
Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2026 wrapped up in Pattaya with 15,000 commercial deals finalized. These agreements are projected to generate 5 billion baht in tourism revenue.
Visit Portugal Joins Travel Giants at Meetings Show 2026 London
Visit Portugal will be among leading tourism and hospitality organizations attending the Meetings Show 2026 in London. The event brings together key players from various travel sectors in June.
WTTC Focuses on Biometrics and Digital Identity for Travel in 2026
The WTTC has placed biometrics and digital identity at the core of its travel strategy, aiming to advance these technologies by 2026 to improve security and traveler processing.














