Overview
- Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum is now open and being promoted as a 2026 cornerstone attraction, showcasing more than 100,000 artefacts including items from Tutankhamen’s tomb.
- Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo prepare to co-host the Winter Olympics in February 2026, with transport and airport upgrades drawing heightened visitor interest.
- Guadalajara is rolling out a major infrastructure program as one of Mexico’s FIFA World Cup host cities for June–July 2026.
- A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 will cross parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, with operators marketing eclipse-focused itineraries and cruises.
- Industry experts forecast rising demand for Central Asia and growth in solo and event-focused trips, alongside new guided offerings such as the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Signature Walk in April and the Whitsunday Ngaro Track scheduled for mid‑year.