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March / April 2026
Ice Hockey World Championship Comes to Switzerland in May
Switzerland will host the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship from 15-31 May 2026, welcoming the world's top national teams to Zurich and Fribourg. Beyond the rink, visitors can pair world-class hockey with historic old towns, lakeside scenery and seamless rail journeys. The tournament offers a unique opportunity to experience international hockey culture in the heart of Europe. Visit My Switzerland. Media contact: Divine Bonga, 212-757-5944.
Experience Belfast’s Newest Boutique Hotel
The Bedford Hotel, opening spring 2026 in Belfast's historic Mutual Building, will offer 82 boutique guestrooms, private dining, and a new restaurant and cafe. Executive Head Chef Noel McMeel leads the culinary vision, celebrating Northern Irish produce and Ireland's food story "from the soil to the plate". Conference participants in April will have the chance to meet him. Learn more. Visit Tourism Ireland. Media contact: Ruth Moran, +1 646-641-2070.
See What Summer Has in Store in Québec
Bonjour Québec invites travelers to meet Summer and see the province through her eyes in a new, playful tourism campaign. Bonjour Québec comes alive with European charm, festivals, music and outdoor dining, and Mother Nature shows off with stunning landscapes, from the St. Lawrence River to lush, forest trails, coastal vistas and quiet lakes. See what else Summer has in store.
Learn more. Visit Bonjour Québec. Media contact: Camille Dumont, 514-808-4128.
Scottsdale Offers New Place, Heritage and Art Experiences
Scottsdale's cultural landscape expands with new experiences celebrating place, heritage and art. Taliesin West launches the Sonoran Desert Plant Hike and Tasting with Indigenous advocate Jeffrey Lazos Ferns, highlighting desert biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge. Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, a Smithsonian affiliate, unveils a $12 million expansion, introducing the new Louis Sands IV Center, featuring four exhibitions across two floors. Visit Experience Scottsdale. Media contact: Laura McMurchie, 480-429-2253.
Sonoran Dog Trail A Story of Culture, Creativity and Comfort Food
Tucson's Sonoran Dog Trail invites food lovers to explore the region's most beloved dish one bite at a time. The iconic Sonoran hot dog is bacon-wrapped, griddle-crisped, and piled high with bold toppings which reflect the borderland's rich culinary roots. From street cart vendors to local legends, the trail connects communities, celebrates small businesses, and turns every stop into a delicious story of culture, creativity and comfort food done right. Check out Visit Tucson. Media Contact: Cindy Aguilar, 520-770-2145.
Lots of New Experiences in Colorado This Summer
Luxury cave suites, treehouse stays, a high-speed gondola providing access to outdoor adventure, new museums, major culinary debuts and the state's 150th-anniversary offerings are all part of Colorado's impressive lineup of exciting new experiences for summer 2026. Read the full press release highlighting what is new in Colorado this summer. Visit Colorado Tourism. Media contact: Caitlin Johnson, 720-233-8520.
Vancouver, British Columbia Hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 in June
BC Place Stadium in Vancouver is a key venue, hosting seven exciting matches, including two featuring Canada's national team. Come for the beautiful game in a beautiful city. Stay for the iconic landscapes, diverse cultures, and transformative journeys that define British Columbia. Visit Destination BC. Media contact: Sabrina Robson, 604-953-6702.
Immerse Yourself in Wildflowers This Spring Along Highway 1
Spring transforms California's Highway 1 Road Trip into a coastal superbloom, with green hills and wildflowers stretching from bluffs to dunes. Unlike crowded inland bloom hotspots, the Central Coast offers ocean-view trails and uncrowded preserves like Montaña de Oro State Park, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Estero Bluffs State Park, where poppies, lupine and wild iris create one of California's most peaceful and scenic spring displays. Visit Highway 1 Road Trip. Media contact: Kirstin Koszorus, 303-669-5997.
Santa Fe's SWAIA Native Fashion Week Return in May
Santa Fe's summer event season kicks off with an intimate weekend of Indigenous fashion as SWAIA Native Fashion Week programming returns, May 8-9, 2026. The third iteration of this event will offer a curated format designed to deepen engagement between designers and guests. New in 2026 is the "Native Creatives Market" featuring a trunk show atmosphere with ready-to-wear Native fashion and accessories. Visit Tourism Santa Fe. Media contact: Joanne Hudson, 505-231-4947.
Luxury Wellness in Vancouver In The Spotlight
Spa by JW at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver has earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating in the 2026 Star Awards. Perched on the 17th floor, the spa pairs skyline and False Creek views with personalised wellness experiences inspired by Vancouver's natural surroundings, from mountain-influenced treatments to rituals featuring honey harvested from the JW Garden's resident bees. Visit Spa by JW at Parq Vancouver. Media contact: Samantha Geer, 236-558-7355.
Experience The Luxurious Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage in British Columbia
This summer, Iconic Wineries of British Columbia unveils the Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage, a private one-day journey across Okanagan Lake connecting three of Kelowna's most celebrated wineries: Martin's Lane Winery, CedarCreek Estate Winery, and Mission Hill Family Estate. Guests travel by luxury vessel for behind-the-scenes tastings, gourmet dining, and curated estate experiences. The journey highlights the Okanagan Valley's extraordinary natural beauty through a one-of-a-kind experience. Check out Iconic Wineries of British Columbia. Media contact: Kaylyn Storey, 604-735-8503.
A Thrilling Coastal Forest-to-Sky Escape in Greater Victoria
Malahat SkyWalk is launching the world's first enclosed glass cube attached to a spiral tower, and the only one in Canada. Opening May 16, 2026, The Overhang extends 2.13 metres beyond the 10-storey tower, 250 metres above sea level, delivering heart-pounding views and the illusion of floating above Vancouver Island's rainforest, ocean, and mountains in a thrilling new experience. Visit Destination Greater Victoria. Media contact: Jodi Westbury, 604-836-8317.
Four Seasons Bora Bora Wins Green Key Certification
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, recent recipient of two Michelin keys, has achieved Green Key certification, a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This prestigious certificate represents a commitment by businesses that their tourism establishments adhere to the strict criteria stipulated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Visit Four Seasons Bora Bora. Media contact: Brad Packer, 310-634-2452.
Gaming-Forward Atari Hotel coming to Phoenix
Phoenix is continuing to advance its reputation for tech-driven, immersive travel experiences. This includes the 2026 groundbreaking of Atari Hotels in Downtown Phoenix, which will be a first-of-its-kind, gaming-forward concept that blends entertainment, esports, and a Tron-inspired design. In the West Valley, EMERSA will open as an observatory-themed cocktail lounge, offering a space-inspired nightlife experience. Check out Visit Phoenix. Media contact: Sarah Doyle, 602-452-6249.
Four Seasons Houston Named Among Best Hotels in U.S.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston has again been named the among the Best Hotels in the United States in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotel rankings. The Hotel, in receiving this recognition for the fifth consecutive year, also received the publication's Gold Hotel badge, recognizing it among the top 20 percent of all ranked luxury hotels in the United States. Visit Four Seasons Houston. Media contact: Brad Packer, 310-634-2452.
West Hollywood An Ideal Base for Global Sporting Events in 2026
With L.A. preparing to host global events like the FIFA World Cup (2026), the Super Bowl (2027), and the Olympic Games (2028), sports-driven travel to West Hollywood is surging. Visitors are choosing to base their stay in West Hollywood's walkable nightlife, standout restaurants, extraordinary wellness and stylish hotels that keep the energy going long after the final buzzer. Check out Visit West Hollywood. Media contact: Eric Parker, 310-289-2525.