Articles tagged “u.s.”

Lisbon's success story as a leisure destination is now also reflected in the latest ICCA association meeting rankings.

In 2025, travel matured from a post-pandemic sprint into a disciplined, value-driven market that prioritizes experiences and revenue quality over just driving volumes. As growth shifts Eastward and geopolitics redefine travel corridors, the industry’s success in 2026 will depend on its ability to remain tech-agile and price-resilient in a volatile world.

The 2026 World Cup promises a $30.5 billion economic boost, yet it faces significant headwinds from a tourism sector currently contracting, with inbound volumes down and continued political and trade tensions.

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a recovery in U.S. hotel spending, including by middle-class travelers. He says the multi-year growth will be driven by more business investment, falling interest rates, and greater tax certainty.

Global travel maintains resilience at 1% annual growth, but operators must abandon traditional seasonality models and leverage flexible pricing to capture demand that is now more evenly distributed throughout the year.

The U.S. travel sector is slowing down due to a drop in international visitors, especially from Canada, while Canada's industry is surging because of a boom in domestic tourism.

The July 2025 Skift Travel Health Index shows the global travel industry remains resilient with a 1% growth. A key trend is the sustained strength of premium and business travel, which continues to grow and drive revenue despite broader economic uncertainties.

Canadians, long the top visitors to the U.S., aren't just talking about boycotting travel to America – the data shows they are traveling elsewhere.

The prediction feels somewhat optimistic given recent trends. But travelers continue to benefit from lower gas prices and have mostly continued to spend despite economic uncertainty.

We’d been hearing CEOs talk about stabilization in travel trends. But the declines in visits from key markets — Canada, Germany — show that it will take time to repair strained relationships.