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• Tourism Minister calls for UK cruise growth as industry gathers for CLIA’s Cruise Tourism Summit

  UK Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock MP today reaffirmed government support for cruise growth as industry leaders gathered at the Port of Tyne for CLIA’s Cruise Tourism Summit. The Summit united cruise leaders, UK government representatives, ports, and tourism organisations. The programme explored ways that cruise can expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional tourism, and create lasting value for communities across the country.

  Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 07:27:24 +0000

• Could Your Honeymoon Destination Predict Your Marriage Happiness? New Research Suggests It Might!

  Newlyweds dreaming of La Dolce Vita may be onto something. People who honeymoon in Italy are the most likely to report that they have a ‘happy marriage’, according to a new survey of 2,000 adults. Hyatt1 commissioned research on people’s honeymoon destinations and asked them to share their current marital status - offering options including ‘happily married’, ‘unhappily married’ and ‘divorced’. The boot-shaped country topped the list with 87.5% of people who honeymooned there still reporting to be ‘happily married’2. This may come as no surprise as a host of Hollywood stars and Glastonbury headliners have decided to honeymoon in the place famed for pizza, pasta and Prosecco.

  Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 06:05:16 +0000

• North America Travel Service Launches ‘£250 for 250’

  To mark the USA’s 250th anniversary, North America Travel Service has launched a new ‘£250 for 250’ campaign, offering holidaymakers £250 per person off tailor-made USA holidays. The offer applies to all new USA holiday bookings made by 31 May 2026, travelling between 11 May 2026 to 31 December 2027 and with a minimum spend of £5,000.

  Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:31 +0000

• New Data Reveals Top Challenges Facing European Travel Managers in 2026

  Business Travel Show Europe: 24-25 June 2026, Excel London – registration open now

  Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:24 +0000

• Minister Bartlett Champions Caribbean Tourism Logistics Hub

  CTO Secures IDB Commitment and World Bank Support to Advance Regional Supply-Side Tourism Strategy

  Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 08:41:59 +0000

• CARIBBEAN TOURISM ENTERS A NEW STRATEGIC PHASE AS LATIN AMERICAN DEMAND SURGES

  The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, yesterday unveiled the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report at the Caribbean Travel Forum 2026 in Antigua. The report finds that Caribbean tourism is entering a new strategic phase, one defined less by rapid post-pandemic recovery and more by the need to diversify demand, capture higher-value travelers, and unlock growth beyond traditional peak periods.

  Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:52:30 +0000

• Blockbuster Summer Awaits in Washington, DC

  Momentum is building for what promises to be an epic summer in the nation’s capital. Over the coming months, Washington, DC will debut major new attractions, including the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, an innovative museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial and an expansion of the National Air and Space Museum. Plus, DC is ready for its center stage role for America’s 250th anniversary with a jampacked lineup of free cultural festivals, historic exhibits and modern experiences across the city.

  Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:46:44 +0000

• Ireckonu named Hotel Solution of the Year in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards

  Ireckonu, a leading provider of middleware and customer data platform for the hospitality industry, has been proudly recognized as the Hotel Solution of the Year at the TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, a premier global program recognizing the most innovative companies, products and services shaping the future of travel technology, with thousands of nominations submitted from around the world.

  Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:34:55 +0000

• OTAs now the top booking channel reshaping Australia and New Zealand’s experiences sector

  Arival has released the second edition of its State of Experiences in Australia and New Zealand report, revealing a major shift in how travelers book tours, activities and attractions.  Online travel agencies have become the single largest distribution channel across the region, overtaking operator websites and offline direct bookings.  This marks a significant turning point for the sector as digital distribution continues to reshape how operators reach travelers. The findings reflect the importance of experiences to Australia’s tourism, as the Australian Tourism Exchange 2026 wraps up this week.  The digitization of experiences will also be a central topic at Arival 360 | Brisbane from 22 to 24 June

  Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:23:19 +0000

• Minister Bartlett Calls on CARICOM to Prioritize Tourism as the Region’s Largest Economic Activity

  Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, and one of the Caribbean’s most influential voices in global travel and tourism, has issued a bold call to action to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), urging member states to formally recognise tourism as the region’s single largest economic activity and to act collectively to protect, develop, and future-proof the industry.

  Published: Wed, 13 May 2026 16:04:11 +0000