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WHAT'S NEXT?: How we travel, where we travel and whether we travel at all will mean tremendous change in the decades ahead.

• [New] Dubai and Sharjah airports resume full services after temporary disruptions, with recovery details for travelers. UAE Business Directory - Find Companies & Listings | UA
• [New] Capcom is experimenting with a momentum traversal system that lets hunters chain Wirebug swings into slide boosts, cutting travel time while unlocking new airborne attack opportunities. NintendoReporters
• [New] MIAT LLC is gradually expanding its international flight network, and the Shanghai route opens a new opportunity for passengers to travel comfortably and reliably with direct flights. MongolBeat
• [New] The initiation of direct flights to Shanghai is of significant importance, as it will elevate tourism and business cooperation between Mongolia and China to a new level and make travel conditions easier for passengers. MongolBeat
• [New] Travelers flying through UAE hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi should still anticipate potential delays and cancellations as airlines work to stabilise schedules and reroute flights. Gulf Insider
• [New] We expect steady consumer demand for experiential travel, wellness-focused offerings and premium leisure experiences, which are likely to provide positive tailwinds for M&A in the second half of the year. PwC
• [New] The Government of Mongolia regards the tourism sector as one of the major areas for economic development, and has designated 2023-2028 as the Years to Visit Mongolia. MongolBeat
• [New] Indian nationals who wish to leave Israel will be evacuated through land borders, following which arrangements will be made for their travel back to India by air. Scribd
• [New] The return of direct flights between Orlando and Paris not only reflects strong demand from travelers but also creates new economic opportunities and strengthens Florida's international ties. Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
• [New] Tourism projections of 11.9 million visitors in 2025, including 4.8 million international arrivals, will drive continued demand for rental properties and vacation homes. Bamboo Routes
• [New] Countries like Vietnam recognise that remote work can leverage their growing tourism sectors to develop digital nomad ecosystems, creating economic pathways that simultaneously attract foreign investment and generate new opportunities for local businesses. Tech For Good Institute
• [New] Short-term rental opportunities provide moderate but stable income streams, with potential for higher returns in prime locations and with professional management, particularly in areas popular with business travelers and tourists exploring Mexico's colonial heritage. TheLatinvestor
• [New] If Ireland nails a template for slow tourism - part of national identity, backed by transport, packaged by operators, embraced by visitors - that could be transformational. Hotel Owner
• [New] For the first quarter of 2025, Phuket alone saw 3.89 mn domestic and international visitors and B149 billion in tourism revenue, with daily international arrivals around 17,000 to 18,000, and both numbers are expected to continue rising. The Phuket News Com
• [New] War and the associated sanctions and embargoes worsen regional and global supply chain disruptions which increase merchandise imports, lower merchandise exports while services exports such as air travel and tourism grind to a halt. The Elephant - African analysis, opinion and investigat
• [New] The complexity of the risks facing business travelers - likely including today's geopolitical volatility from the United States to the Middle East - have created a niche. Insurance Business
• The target of attracting 100 million tourists annually by 2030 will require substantial housing and service sector expansion in Jeddah. Sands Of Wealth
• India's travel and tourism sector - currently valued at $170 billion - is forecast to more than double, boosted by domestic demand and niche inbound tourism such as medical and spiritual travel. Fortune India
• Patients and families will now benefit from greater access, shorter travel times, and enhanced convenience - all supported by India's medical visa framework and English-speaking care teams. The SouthFirst
• With the recent Spending Review setting the direction of travel for UK tech and finance, now is the time for fintechs to get clear on the risks and opportunities ahead. Eventbrite
• Hotels in Dubai have taken personalization to a granular level with smart rooms that adjust to guest preferences, AI chatbots for instant service, and predictive analytics tools that forecast guest desires before they are expressed. Myjoyonline
• Egypt is planning to attract FDI into the tourism sector, by opening new opportunities, to meet the goal of attracting 30 mn tourists annually by 2028. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in Israel are currently restricted from personal travel within 4 kilometers/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders. U.S. Embassy in Israel

Last updated: 28 June 2025