Learn how Destinations International marked the second Destination Professionals Day on 19 February, alongside proclamations in Canada and U.S. states. We explain what destination organizations do behind the scenes and why the industry sees them as key to development and sustainable tourism. Also learn what this means for local communities and meetings and conventions tourism.
Learn how charters from Taipei in February 2026 brought 854 visitors to Guam and why the Guam Visitors Bureau interprets that wave as a sign of strengthening of the Taiwanese market. We provide an overview of flights, load factors, the holiday context and possible effects on hotels and the local economy, and what all this means for the tourist season in Tumon.
Find out what the world’s tourism leaders said from Nairobi: after a series of crises they are seeking a shift from firefighting to real transformation. The focus is on cybersecurity, trusted information, and coordination among states so that travel remains sustainable and more resilient to shocks. We bring an overview of the highlights from the 16–18 February 2026 summit.
Find out what lies behind the allegations and media reports linked to the period of the former head of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili. We bring the context of the Spanish investigations, issues of transparency in Madrid, and the challenges awaiting the new Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais, and why a change in management standards is expected from 2026.
Find out what the Global Tourism Resilience Day conference in Nairobi brought and why Jamaica is pushing the Global Tourism Resilience Fund again. Minister Edmund Bartlett warns of cyber threats, misinformation, and crises that can crash the season. We bring an overview of key messages on financing, system security, and international cooperation.
Find out what participants of the African Travel Commission summit in Lagos requested from governments: removal of visa barriers, faster e-visas, coordinated border rules, and more regional flights through SAATM. We bring you why connectivity and partnerships are key to the growth of African tourism. See what this means for ticket prices and travel within the continent.