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France has recorded a significant rise in inbound business travel in 2026, while growth in the US business travel sector has slowed. This contrast points to expanding business tourism in France amid a more restrained US market.

China has launched the COITM 2026 Cultural Tourism Festival in Beijing, aiming to connect global destinations with travel buyers. The event spotlights opportunities in China's inbound and outbound cultural tourism.

Hotel industry leaders discussed economic trends and travel demand at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2026. The event also highlighted AI's expanding role in hotel operations.

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed a cybersecurity incident affecting nearly six million passengers, exposing sensitive personal data including passports. Passengers worldwide have been impacted, prompting company response.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has urged for a new framework to more accurately measure the economic value of tourism in the Caribbean. Current metrics are seen as insufficient to capture the sector's full impact.

Sun Group made its debut at the Seoul Travel Fair 2026, centering its presentation on promoting Phu Quoc as a travel destination. The event catered to international travel industry stakeholders.

TTM+ 2026 convened in Pattaya, Thailand, bringing global tourism buyers together to discuss wellness, sustainability, and experience-driven travel. The event highlighted key areas shaping the future of tourism.

In June 2026, hotel CEOs convened at NYU IHIF to discuss economic trends, travel demand, and advancements in AI technology shaping hotel operations. The forum underscored AI's growing role in hospitality.

Johannesburg is preparing to host a leading MICE masterclass focused on AI and business tourism growth in Africa. The event will gather industry leaders to explore the future potential of the continent’s events sector.

An outbreak of contagious gastrointestinal illness has been reported on an Alaska cruise ship, with both passengers and crew affected. The CDC has begun an investigation into the incident.