Argentina joins Canada and more countries at ABAV Expo 2026, as 2,000+ travel brands and 42,000+ visitors unite in São Paulo for a major global tourism gathering in Brazil.

Sri Lanka’s travel momentum faced a setback in August 2026 as international tourist arrivals declined by 3.3 per cent year-on-year, reflecting changing global travel patterns and shifting visitor demand.

Skift Meetings Forum 2026 will take place on 22 September at North Javits Center in New York City, bringing together around 450 senior planners and decision-makers, while its deliberately limited supplier participation will focus attention on the biggest strategic changes affecting travel, tourism and business events.

AI is emerging as the biggest force expected to shape corporate travel over the next 15 months, but a significant gap remains between industry ambition and practical adoption, according to new research from Business Travel Show America.

New York and four other US states launch over 100 exclusive travel deals to win back Canadian tourists lost to recent trade wars and tariffs.

West Virginia is among America’s riskiest states for workers, and its safety challenge now matters to travel and tourism, as transport, construction and outdoor jobs support the visitor economy.

India’s leading hospitality group, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has announced a proposed merger involving Oriental Hotels Limited (OHL) under a Scheme of Arrangement.

Higher earners are more open to AI executives, a survey finds, while most Americans remain opposed. The result could reshape how travel and tourism companies think about leadership, automation and strategy.

IFTM Top Resa 2026 will bring travel and tourism leaders to Paris, where 1,650 brands and 177 destinations will shape new partnerships, business opportunities and the future of global tourism.

Middle East crisis lifts oil prices for the fourth straight day since late July, raising risks for aviation, cruise tourism, travel costs and the global economy.

China’s digital travel growth is transforming the tourism industry in 2026 as smart technology, artificial intelligence and digital platforms reshape how visitors plan and experience journeys. From smart airports to mobile services, China’s technology-driven tourism expansion is creating new opportunities for travellers, businesses and the global travel sector.

Washington DC has unveiled the restored gilded splendour of four iconic equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial after an extensive government-funded conservation programme worth more than US$5 million.

Travelers are choosing experiences over relaxation as tours, activities and cultural adventures drive the next era of global tourism.

Destinations International 2026 Convention in Portland celebrates 800 members and explores the future of global tourism leadership.

North America travel growth rises after World Cup tourism surge as hotel leaders seek stronger trade cooperation for easier journeys across the region.