Tourism News

Low gas prices and cruise demand are expected to fuel a 2025 holiday travel surge.

India’s winter travel is growing in both volume and maturity. Earlier bookings, higher spend on experiences, and strong short-haul demand suggest a more confident, value-conscious traveler.

Across Africa, luxury travel is evolving beyond gated resorts and safari lodges toward experiences rooted in culture, creativity, and community. With rising investment, expanding airlift, and a young generation seeking purpose-driven experiences, the continent is redefining what modern luxury means.

In 2026, the luxury bubble will swell. As wealth concentrates, premium becomes the engine of global tourism. The risk? When travel depends on the top 10% — and, increasingly, the top 1% — the entire industry rises and falls with them.

With green marketing collapsing and net-zero plans unravelling, the industry must finally face reality: Its current climate strategy won’t work. A fundamental rethink begins now.

Record-low alcohol consumption, especially among younger travelers, is adding zero-proof menus across hotels, cruises, and tours.

Affordability issues, visa wars, and travel bans have made the U.S. a completely different destination for international visitors. Here’s how it will change U.S. tourism in 2026.

Cities are discovering what Las Vegas has known for years: nothing fills hotel rooms like a pop star who doesn’t leave town. The music residency model is a steady, renewable source of local tourism that outlasts festivals and tours. And in 2026 other cities want in. 

Beauty tourism is fast becoming one of Asia’s most powerful demand engines. In 2026, Asia’s glow-up economy will reshape everything from retail mix to route planning. 

Colombia’s emergence as one of Latin America’s most dynamic tourism markets stems from a deliberate, long-term strategy grounded in connectivity, confidence, and community. With new air routes expanding global access and a growing focus on sustainability and inclusion, the country is reshaping the future of modern tourism.