Guangdong province recorded 62.79 million tourists and 58.44 billion yuan revenue during the 2026 National Day holiday. Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Huizhou led regional tourism growth with cultural and technological attractions.
An Ontario couple paid $22,000 for an AmaWaterways river cruise that was canceled 24 hours before departure. Tui River Cruises passengers also faced major itinerary changes involving long coach trips due to low water levels.
Cruise lines canceled and rerouted Pacific Coast sailings in October 2026 due to Tropical Storm Rachel and Hurricane Simon threatening Mexican ports. Virgin Voyages offered onboard and future cruise credits to affected passengers.