Travel Events News

ITB China 2026 attracted over 23,000 participants from 85 regions, highlighting diverse global interest. Visa-free policies contributed to increased foreign arrivals and growth in luxury and adventure tourism.

Ethiopian Airlines has started offering direct flights between Addis Ababa and Mauritius. This new connection aims to respond to strong traveler interest and assist tourism across multiple regions.

Colombia has launched a three-city roadshow in Canada to promote tourism, trade, and cultural engagement. The campaign seeks to deepen connections between the two countries.

In early June 2026, a contagious gastrointestinal illness affected passengers and crew aboard an Alaska cruise ship. The CDC is conducting an investigation into the outbreak.

Carnival Cruise Line reported a data breach in 2026 that exposed personal information of nearly six million passengers, including passport details. Passengers are advised to monitor their accounts and take precautions.

Five cruise passengers exposed to hantavirus have left quarantine in Nebraska and returned home, while thirteen others remain under observation. The situation remains under close medical supervision.

Manchester Airport saw numerous flight delays and cancellations on June 3, 2026, impacting passenger travel plans. The disruptions affected flights across the airport without specifying particular airlines.

At IPW 2026, Fort Lauderdale highlighted its tourism products, drawing strong interest from travel trade professionals. The city made a notable impact at this important travel trade event.

Vietjet Air has launched flights connecting Hanoi to Prague via Almaty. The new service enhances route options between Vietnam and Europe.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association urges a more comprehensive framework to better measure tourism’s full economic and social contributions across the Caribbean. Current approaches do not adequately capture the sector’s entire impact.