5 Tourism Trends We're Tracking at Skift This Week
Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends. We’re now highlighting the posts that tackle these global trends pointing towards the future of travel. This one looks at top global tourism trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.
- Tourism on track for another record year: Global Tourism Growth Surprises Even the UN's World Tourism Organization
- Tourism growing fastest in developing nations: Emerging Economies Are Showing Rich Nations What Tourism Growth Looks Like
- Small cities near major airports gain share of meetings market : The Top Meetings Destinations in U.S. Reveal Post-Recession Rebound
- Impact of Chinese tourist spend grows: Chinese Tourist Shopping Is Moving Beyond Major Cities To Suburban Malls
- All tourists are taking the same photo: The 22 Most Cliched Tourist Photos Ever, And Why They Matter
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