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The WTTC forecasts that Central and South America's travel and tourism sector will outpace the global growth rate in 2026. Visitor spending and domestic tourism demand are key drivers in this projection.

Data from the International Air Transport Association shows a decrease in global air travel demand for April 2026. Passenger traffic and flight activity were notably lower than in preceding months.

Several major U.S. airlines cancelled dozens of flights across key airports on May 28, 2026, disrupting routes to important cities including New York and Paris. Travelers should expect possible delays and cancellations at several hubs.

China is advancing the recovery of tourism in Asia by welcoming increasing numbers of international visitors through visa-free travel initiatives. Visitors from several countries are returning to explore China once again.

Israel's Tourism Ministry director-general plans a visit to the US to encourage incoming tourism and enhance bilateral tourism relations.

Tunisia is actively promoting its tourism sector at ITB China 2026 in Shanghai, aiming to capture interest in the Chinese market. The initiative seeks to elevate Tunisia’s profile as a leading destination in North Africa.

Mews and SiteMinder have launched the hospitality industry's first fully integrated AI-driven hotel technology platform. The platform aims to replace several existing management tools with a unified system.

Travelport has partnered with Cognizant and Anthropic to create AI-powered platforms aimed at airlines and travel agencies. The collaboration focuses on enhancing operational and commerce technologies with AI.

Trip.com data reveals that anime tourism is increasingly shaping travel demand across Asia in 2026. This cultural trend is contributing to notable growth in visitor interest throughout the region.

Accor Group’s MGallery Hotel Collection has introduced a new hotel property in the Greek Aegean, expanding its Mediterranean offerings. Announced in May 2026, the addition broadens the brand’s footprint in this popular travel region.