Tourism conditions improve across most economies despite global headwinds: WEF

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

Travel and tourism conditions have strengthened globally and are at their strongest since 2019, said a new WEF report. Around 92% of the 110 economies in the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) improved their score since 2024, with Japan taking the top position.

Global travel and tourism to contribute $12 trillion to world economy

Tue, 12 May 2026

Global travel and tourism is forecast to continue outpacing wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12 trillion to the world economy, accounting for 9.9% of global GDP, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council.