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Marriott has announced recent updates regarding its hotel operations and the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program in the USA. These developments focus on operational changes and program advancements.

Cuba is enabling Cuban nationals at home and abroad to manage hotels after foreign hotel chains left the market. This shift aims to fill gaps caused by recent hotel closures.

Industry leaders convened at the 2026 Tourism Stakeholder Conference held in George Municipality. The event focused on enhancing collaboration to support tourism development and innovation.

Parbat district in Nepal is gaining recognition as an emerging center for adventure tourism. Infrastructure and activities tailored for adventure travelers are developing to enhance its appeal.

Croatia has recorded over 440,000 tourists during the 2026 pre-season, indicating a strong start to its tourism season. Early results suggest a vigorous performance in the Croatian tourism market.

Holland America's Zaandam remained docked overnight in Juneau due to propulsion issues. Several later port visits were canceled amid efforts to resolve the problem.

Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled nearly nine months of Norwegian Viva sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico, relocating the ship's Caribbean homeport to Miami through 2028. This adjustment requires passengers to change their embarkation point to Miami.

Disney Cruise Line will introduce updated cabin décor and wine consumption policies for Caribbean cruises in 2026. Travelers should review these changes ahead of booking.

The World Travel & Tourism Council projects China will overtake the US as the leading travel and tourism economy by 2026. This is driven by rapid growth and market expansion in China's tourism sector.

KLM has canceled 13 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, leading to widespread delays. Thousands of passengers on Europe to US routes are impacted by the disruptions.