Guide to Leading U.S. Hospitality Schools

Hospitality education continues to play an important role in developing the industry’s future workforce. Across the country, colleges and universities are combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience, industry partnerships, and specialized areas of study to prepare students for careers throughout the hotel and hospitality sector. The programs featured here reflectContinue Reading

Trip.com Group Reports Surge in Outbound, Inbound, and Regional Travel for Golden Week 2026

In Brief: Trip.com Group data for Golden Week 2026 indicates a significant rise in early outbound departures, extended trip durations, and increased demand for multi-destination and long-haul travel among Chinese tourists, with notable growth in both outbound and inbound tourism across Asia and beyond. Trip.com Group Reports Surge in Outbound,Continue Reading

International Tourism Holds Steady with 0.4% Growth in First Half of 2026 As Middle East Conflict and Rising Costs Weigh on Momentum

In Brief: International tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and broader inflationary pressures tested the sector’s resilience. International Tourism Holds Steady with 0.4% Growth in First Half of 2026 As MiddleContinue Reading

CTO Appoints Courtney-Diana Walker as Sustainable Tourism Program Office

In Brief: The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Courtney-Diana Walker to lead its Sustainable Tourism Program, signaling a focused effort to advance sustainability initiatives and policies across the region’s tourism sector. Courtney-Diana Walker – Image Credit CTO    The Caribbean Tourism Organization has appointed Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism,Continue Reading