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Panama’s tourism sector grew by more than 30% year-on-year in Q1 2026. Growth was driven by international visitors from the Americas and Europe.

Iowa’s recent tourism awards acknowledged achievements in the state’s travel sector, emphasizing innovation across rural and urban destinations. The event shone a spotlight on creative efforts promoting tourism growth statewide.

Cape May County has overtaken other New Jersey counties to become the state's top tourism destination. Visitor spending in the county reached $8.44 billion, leading New Jersey in tourism revenue.

Port Milwaukee is experiencing a record-breaking cruise season in 2026 with surging passenger traffic. Great Lakes cruises are reconnecting travelers with maritime traditions dating back to the 1800s.

A Spanish passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus. Health authorities are actively monitoring the situation amid rising international infections.

Certain cruise lines have begun charging guests who take buffet food to their cabins. Passengers should be aware of new fees linked to food consumption outside designated dining areas.

Eighteen years after California voters approved the bullet train, progress on the project remains stalled amid continued financial difficulties. Construction delays and funding challenges persist, affecting the project's timeline.

Vossloh has been awarded a €40 million contract to supply sleepers for the California High-Speed Rail project. The contract supports infrastructure development for the high-speed rail system.

IPW 2026 took place in Fort Lauderdale with around 5,000 travel professionals gathering to address falling international tourism to the U.S. The industry united to discuss strategies for reversing this trend.

Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, more than 5,700 flight delays were reported across major US airport hubs. This widespread disruption impacted many travelers during one of the nation's busiest travel periods.