Find out why Jamaica, through Minister Edmund Bartlett, is opening a new discussion on tourism resilience: the publication "Destination Reputational Resilience" warns how a destination's reputation is built and destroyed in the digital space today, and what that means for travelers and the industry. We bring the context of Global Tourism Resilience Day and the Nairobi conference.
Find out what the partial shutdown in the US means for travelers: TSA at checkpoints works without pay, and airlines and tourism associations warn of longer lines and possible delays. We bring the context of the political dispute and tips on how to prepare.
Find out why Russian outbound tourism recovered despite sanctions and how Russian and Ukrainian travelers meet in Thailand and the UAE. We provide context on spending and routes via Dubai, official tourism figures, and UN Tourism’s discussion of whether travel can become a modest bridge to dialogue.
Find out why Cuba ran out of Jet A-1 jet fuel and how it triggers cancellations and technical landings. We bring you what this means for passengers, tour operators, hotels, and small hosts, and which Caribbean and neighboring airports are taking on the role of refueling hubs, from the Dominican Republic and Mexico to Jamaica and the Caymans.
Find out why companies in 2026 travel less frequently but more purposefully: every trip must bring a measurable result, with an increasing role of AI, stricter cost control, and stronger duty of care support for travelers.
Find out why some European travelers in 2026 increasingly choose Europe’s predictability over the U.S.: from worsening views of the U.S. in European polls to the Belgrade affair surrounding Trump’s hotel. We explain how limited flight capacity and major events like the 2026 World Cup increase the importance of trust, and what IATA and U.S. Travel say about the trends.