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Travel trendsThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has defined eight strategic priorities, now formally approved by its Executive Council, to guide the future of the global travel and tourism private sector. These priorities reflect the needs and perspectives of the global private sector, reinforcing WTTC’s commitment to unlocking growth, maximizing...
BreakingChina is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing medical tourism destinations, with artificial intelligence playing a major role in attracting overseas patients. According to the Chinese National Health Commission’s 2025 annual report on foreign-related medical services, key hospitals across the country treated 1.28 million international patients last year,...
Other NewsAt the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Forum in New York on June 1, 2026, Tourism Economics highlighted a cautiously optimistic outlook for U.S. travel demand, with President Adam Sacks pointing to a resilient consumer backdrop despite weakening sentiment indicators.Speaking during the event, Sacks noted that U.S. consumer confidence has...
Other NewsAs June is globally celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride month, commemorating the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, Booking.com has released its latest Travel Proud Research Report, the company’s most comprehensive and wide-ranging survey to date focused exclusively on the attitudes, behaviors, and experiences of LGBTQ+ travelers. Based on insights from 13,300 LGBTQ+...
BreakingExpedia’s latest Set-Jetting Forecast confirms that the influence of television series and movies on travel demand is no longer a niche phenomenon but a mainstream force influencing tourism. First identified by Expedia in 2022, the trend — where travelers choose destinations inspired by screen productions — is now projected to...
Other NewsGerman travelers are continuing to prioritize vacations in 2026, although rising costs and global uncertainty are reshaping the way they plan and spend. According to the latest Global Travel Confidence Index from Allianz Partners, travel demand in Germany remains strong, but consumers are becoming increasingly strategic in their decisions.The survey...
AirPassenger traffic at Heathrow Airport dipped in April, but the UK hub says strong transfer demand and resilient global connectivity continue to underpin long-term growth despite disruption linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.Heathrow handled 6.7 million passengers in April, down 5% year over year, reflecting the impact of geopolitical...
Other NewsThe economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East is still being keenly felt in the UK, both in terms of how consumers are spending their money, and how confident they feel about their financial situation. This is the conclusion of Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays Bank...
DestinationVisa today announced the expansion of its global, passion-led travel program, Visa Destinations, into Asia Pacific, launching in Thailand as the first market in the region.Currently live in Paris, London, and Dubai, Visa Destinations continues to expand globally, with Thailand joining the platform as the program rolls out across additional...
Travel trendsTraveling for wellness is not a new concept. Ancient authors wrote about visiting special sanctuaries for healing, coastal towns for thermal baths, or traveling to warmer climates to recover from illness. What makes the difference in 2026 according to Phocuswright and WiT’s Online Travel Tracker: The Wellness Stack. This describes...
DestinationPoland is promoting itself as a pet-friendly destination, particularly for visitors accompanied by their dog. Local tourism authorities are aware that traveling without a pet is becoming less common as more travelers look for destinations where four-legged companions are welcome.In Poland, dog-friendly tourism is growing fast, with mountain trails, lakeside...
DestinationFor years, Europe’s biggest capitals have dominated travel wish lists. "Time for a change" estimates the management of the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency, the official tourism and investment body behind Latvia's capital destination marketing. The “Make your go-to cities jealous with Riga” concept has been launched in 2026 as...
