WTE Daily 2026 A Bigger
World of
Connections

By Javier Pérez Palencia, Director of WTE Miami It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the fourth edition of WTE Miami. Each year, our objective is to create an environment where the international travel

Every visitor brings more than spending power. For Ivan Barrios, CEO of the World Trade Center Miami, travel can be the first step towards relationships, trade and investment. He’ll be exploring that potential during his

Miami International Airport (MIA) is embarking on one of the most ambitious transformations in its history. Director and CEO Ralph Cutié discusses how a $14 billion modernization programme, new terminal capacity and emerging technologies are

Africa’s tourism story is much bigger than safari and beach. Ahead of her session today, Africa Tourism Association CEO Naledi K. Khabo explains where she sees the strongest opportunities to turn that diversity into demand. For

Drew Daly of Dream Vacations and Theresa Scalzitti of Cruise Planners take part in two WTE Miami conference sessions together today, sharing their perspectives on where the cruise market is heading and how the right

The Americas continued to expand in the first half of 2026, according to the latest UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer, with travelers increasingly turning toward Latin American destinations. International tourist arrivals across the Americas rose by

For Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board, the destination’s strongest stories begin with its people, culture and the experiences that take visitors beyond the resort. Nassau & Paradise Island may be

Costa Rica Traveling Tours brings the country’s beaches, rainforests, volcanoes and wildlife to WTE Miami with tailor-made trips created by local experts. Its itineraries span destinations including La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Guanacaste and Puerto

In Belize, adventure rarely stays at sea level. Dive the Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole plunging more than 400 feet, or explore Actun Tunichil Muknal, where Maya pottery and skeletal remains sit deep

International tourist arrivals across Asia and the Pacific increased by 1% year over year in the first half of 2026, according to the latest UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer. Asia-Pacific recorded 331 million international arrivals

Thailand is showcasing its “Year of Transformation” for 2027, built around well-being, year-round travel, regional discovery and stronger connections between visitors, communities and destinations. For the Tourism Authority of Thailand, 2027 is about changing both where

Travelers are spreading trips across the calendar, paying selectively for premium stays and keeping pressure on the more price-sensitive end of the market. Hotel development is still accelerating. The global construction pipeline reached a record 15,922

JW Marriott has entered the all-inclusive world for the first time, choosing Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast for the debut. Set above the secluded bay of Playa El Jobo in Guanacaste, the new JW Marriott Costa

For a winter getaway in France’s famous Courchevel 1850, Snow Lodge Hotel adds its own playful take on Alpine glamour. Days can be spent exploring 600 kilometers of ski terrain, before evenings of fine dining,

Few hotels have played such a recognizable role in Miami’s history as The Biltmore. Opened in 1926, the Coral Gables landmark celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century that has taken it from