travel trends

Bangladesh's Sundarbans mangrove forest reopens on September 1, 2026, following a three-month seasonal conservation closure to protect breeding wildlife.

LATAM Airlines achieves top honors at the 2026 Trazees Awards as South America's preferred airline among Millennials and Generation Z travelers.

Global jet fuel prices surge 121.1% in April 2026 compared to April 2025, raising international surcharges and cutting flight frequencies.

Mexico welcomes 51.1 million international travelers in H1 2026, up 7.7%. Read about new safety advisories, sargassum alerts, and Japan's tax-free changes.

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, studies ropeway and gondola concepts with Doppelmayr Canada to transform the beach destination into a year-round tourism hub.

British Columbia Premier David Eby encourages domestic vacations over US holidays as trade and tariff tensions raise questions for cross-border travel in 2026.

Midwest states launch experience-led marketing campaigns to counter a decline in Canadian tourists following changing border and currency conditions in 2026.

A historic agreement permanently protects 145 acres of private land near Zion National Park's eastern entrance, blocking commercial development.

Colorado mountain destinations are transitioning to year-round tourism, balancing resilient luxury demand with value-seeking midweek travelers in 2026.

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair debuts the America Wheel, a 230-foot observation attraction celebrating the US 250th anniversary with 14-mile panoramic views.

Official figures show the US welcomed around 1.5 million French tourists in 2025, but Brazil's arrivals surged 24.6%, signaling a shift toward experiential travel.

Travel South Dakota launches the Cycle the 605 campaign, inviting visitors to complete 605 minutes of physical activity while exploring the state's scenic routes.