FUTURE TOURISM SHOULD BE BRIGHT DESPITE GLOBAL DIFFICULTIES

Justin N. Froyd -
Despite sluggish worldwide expansion - forecast below 3% yearly by the World Bank through 2027 - tourism shows unusual strength. ...

AGENTIC COMMERCE: TOURISM'S NEW BATTLEFIELD OVER AI CONTROL

Larry Brain -
Now shaping up fast, agentic commerce shifts how rivals compete across travel. Not far behind, Google emerges as a leading force likely to steer what comes next in AI-driven booking paths. What we se ...

CHINA'S TOURIST TAX REFUND REVOLUTION AIMS TO BOOST INBOUND TOURISM

Theodore Slate -
Now easier than before, China's updated VAT refund system welcomes overseas visitors with smoother processes. Following years slowed by global health restrictions, adjustments take shape across checkp ...

GLOBAL AIR TRAVEL DEMAND IS EXPECTED TO DOUBLE BY 2050

Laura Loss -
Despite steady trends, air travel's future shows significant expansion according to IATA’s newest long-term outlook including the growth of air travel demand. By 2050, passengers are likely to cover f ...

PARIS TOURISM SLOWED DOWN DUE TO MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Samuel Dorsi -
Ahead of March, signs point to cooling momentum in Paris visitor numbers, data from the local tourism authority suggest. Not since late February has growth held steady - timing that lines up with risi ...