More than 100 exhibitors from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, alongside 500 qualified buyers and 60 speakers, gather in Jakarta for two days of business meetings, market insights and cross-border tourism collaboration. Brunei Darussalam joins as Official Partner Country to promote Visit Brunei 2027. Travel Meet Asia (TMA) 2026 will take place in Jakarta on 23 - 24 June 2026 with a 20% increase in exhibition space compared to the previous edition, reflecting growing participation from travel businesses across the region and reinforcing its position as a leading B2B travel trade event in Southeast Asia.

Galapagos Safari Camp have now extended to the midland with the opening of Ilaló Sky House. Designed as a contemporary, light-filled four-bedroom private home on the slopes of Ilaló, the villa offers families and small groups a calmer, more personal way to begin or end their time in Ecuador. Located between Quito’s international airport and historic center, and set above the Cumbayá and Tumbaco valleys with expansive open views, it provides the comfort, privacy and continuity that traditional hotel stays rarely provide.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2026, taking place November 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle. Held under the theme, Caribbean Tourism 2030: Resilient. Regenerative. Ready., CHIEF 2026 will convene hospitality and tourism leaders from across the region to explore emerging trends, share practical solutions and prepare their businesses and destinations for the next era of Caribbean tourism.

Guatemala’s tourism sector is set for another year of strong growth, according to new forecasts from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), with international visitor spending expected to reach GTQ 14.9 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2026 - 21.4% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The latest WTTC Economic Impact Research (EIR) reveals that international visitor spending is forecast to increase by 9.3% year-on-year in 2026, highlighting Guatemala’s growing appeal among international travellers.

This Father's Day, Indian families are increasingly swapping conventional gifts for shared experiences and meaningful journeys. Instead of celebrating with material presents, travellers are choosing holidays that allow them to spend quality time together, pursue common interests, and create lasting memories. Insights from Thomas Cook India Ltd. and SOTC Travel reveal that Father's Day travel is evolving into a celebration of experiences—whether it's conquering a mountain trail together, embarking on an epic road trip, watching a sporting event, enjoying a wildlife adventure, or simply unwinding over a long weekend.

Choose Chicago today announced that Chicago will be featured as the exclusive bookable travel destination through a first-ever partnership with Amazon during Prime Day, June 23 - 26, one of the largest online shopping events in the world. Through the partnership, Chicago hotels offering discounted rates of 20% off will be featured across Amazon's Prime Day Travel Deals experience, with bookings powered by Expedia. Booking availability will extend into the first quarter of 2027. Ahead of June 23, select Choose Chicago hotel partners are also participating in Early Prime Deals offering 10% off.