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Zacatecas at FITUR 2026: Mexico’s “Pink Stone” World Heritage City courts culture and romance travel
At Madrid’s International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the Mexican state of Zacatecas presented itself as a heritage-driven destination with its signature pink-stone architecture and a year-round calendar designed to convert culture lovers and romance travelers.
Gastronomy, Culture and Safety: Mérida’s Winning Offer for World Cup Travelers
Mérida, the vibrant capital of Mexico’s Yucatán state, is staking its claim as one of the most compelling destinations for international visitors heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026. With its strategic location, exceptional connectivity, rich cultural offerings and world-class gastronomy, Mérida’s tourism leadership is pitching the city as an ideal 2- to 4-day complement to the excitement of the tournament.
Chihuahua bets on adventure and sports offerings at FITUR 2026
At the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid, Spain, the Mexican state of Chihuahua is sharpening its pitch as an international hub for nature, adventure and extreme sports, anchored by the vast Barrancas del Cobre, or Copper Canyon. This multi-canyon system is four times bigger than the Grand Canyon and twice as deep.
Brits abroad: Excitement builds ahead of North America World Cup
Anticipation is building a of the football World Cup in North America this summer, with new data from Amadeus illustrating positive momentum
Global Travel Intent for Early 2026 Points to Asia as the Main Growth Engine
International travel demand for the first half of 2026 is expected to show modest overall growth, with Asian destinations emerging as the primary drivers of global inspirational travel intent, according to a new analysis from Mabrian, the global travel intelligence and tourism advisory partner, part of The Data Appeal Company.
ATM Highlights Sports Tourism as Fans Spend Double Regular Travellers
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 May, will showcase the importance of sports tourism, as new research reveals that sports event-driven travellers – defined as people who travel overnight to attend live sporting event – spend significantly more per trip, with frequent sports tourists spending up to twice as much per trip as the average traveller.
Queen Mary 2 Makes Historic First Transit Through the Panama Canal
Cunard's iconic Queen Mary 2 today completed her historic first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a major milestone in her 2026 World Voyage. Guests traveling aboard the 108-night journey around the world were treated to a rare moment as Queen Mary 2 began her historic passage through the canal's new set of locks on Saturday, January 24. Following an overnight stay at the Cocoli Mooring Station, the ship continued her transit and passed under the remarkable Bridge of Americas on Sunday, January 25.
Jamaica Exits FITUR 2026 with Accelerated Recovery and New Investment Momentum
Jamaica closed three days of engagements at FITUR 2026 with measurable momentum behind its tourism rebound: stronger alignment with major hotel partners to speed up reopening timelines, deeper coordination with key airlift and marketing partners, and expanding investor interest in aviation and destination development. The week’s most significant outcome came on Day 3 of the international tourism tradeshow held in Madrid, Spain, when UN Tourism named Jamaica as the Tourism Resilience Hub of the world — a global endorsement of the country’s leadership in crisis readiness and recovery.
Traveling Through Music: Destinations That Went Viral Because of a Song
Many trips begin with the discovery of a cheap airfare or a message from a friend suggesting that you should go to that destination. Today, most travel decisions are made when a person hears a particular sound. A 12-second snippet of music that brings to mind something special, a lyric that has an effect on you, or a beat drop - that makes walking down the street seem like an action scene from a movie that features you!
Wyndham Expands Upscale and Lifestyle Offerings with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, today unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties, representing nearly 2,000 rooms, into the Wyndham portfolio. Led by Choctaw’s flagship resort, Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant, now part of the Wyndham Grand portfolio, three additional properties join Wyndham’s globally recognized Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand, with the Choctaw Nation retaining ownership and management of all four resorts.
Menorca to Host the First Edition of 'Cultural Opening – Island of Art'
Opening on 7th April 2026, just after Easter, the Balearic Island of Menorca is set to host the first edition of 'Cultural Opening – Island of Art'. The event was officially unveiled by the President of the Consell Insular de Menorca at World Travel Market in London, where officials presented it as a flagship cultural initiative that will kick off the island's 2026 tourism and arts calendar. Positioned in a serene, mediterranean haven of natural beauty, the two-week long celebration aims to consolidate Menorca's position as one of Europe's most inspiring art destinations.
Newmarket Holidays Expands India Programme With New Tours for 2026-28
Newmarket Holidays has expanded its India collection for 2026–28 with the launch of three new escorted tours, each offering a unique take on the destination. Designed to meet growing demand from Newmarket Holidays' customers for varied, experiential travel, the new tours include a luxury rail journey, a solo-friendly adventure, and an immersive spiritual itinerary, providing agents with fresh opportunities to inspire customers.