Find out who the 2026 Pathways to Success scholarship recipients are and why Destinations International sees this program as an important step for developing new talent in tourism, hospitality, and destination management in the United States and Canada.
Find out what the full implementation of the European Entry/Exit System brings from 10 April 2026. We provide an overview of the new border rules, biometric checks, the difference between EES and ETIAS, and the possible consequences for travellers entering the Schengen area from third countries.
Find out why Maribel Rodríguez’s return to WTTC is important for global tourism and how the new leadership under Gloria Guevara wants to connect destinations, sustainable growth, investment and the needs of local communities more closely in a period of strong recovery in international travel.
Find out why the Destinations International summit in Newport Beach brought together leading figures from tourism destinations and what their discussions on artificial intelligence, funding, the workforce, and relations with residents reveal about a new model of tourism management.
Find out what the new Destinations International guide on involving the local community in tourism brings. We present an overview of six key strategies, the broader context of sustainable destination development, and the reasons why residents’ trust is becoming one of the decisive issues for the future of tourism.
Find out how Valmiki Hari Kishan from Skål International Hyderabad connects travel, international networking and humanitarian projects such as Egg Bank. We provide an overview of his role in tourism, social engagement and the broader meaning of purpose-driven travel.