WHAT'S NEXT?: How we travel, where we travel and whether we travel at all will mean tremendous change in the decades ahead.
[New] Future travel between Abu Dhabi-Dubai and between Dubai-Fujairah will take just 50 minutes on Etihad Rail.
TopLuxuryProperty.com
[New] Etihad Rail is a major travel project which is going to connect all seven Emirates of the UAE.
TopLuxuryProperty.com
[New] With revenue projected to surpass $300 billion by 2028, gaming offers significant opportunities for tourism as well.
BAE Ventures - Venture Capital
[New] As adoption grows, expect a surge in innovation from smart farms to seamless tourism apps, propelling Sri Lanka toward sustainable prosperity.
lankabiznews.com
[New] More than one-third of travelers plan to travel more in 2026.
Travel And Tour World
[New] By 2030, Millennials and Gen Z will represent over half of U.S. leisure travel.
Travel And Tour World
[New] China's tourism surge offers a significant opportunity for both domestic and international travelers.
Travel And Tour World
[New] San Jose Mineta International Airport will become California's first commercial airport to offer Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hailing service, enhancing travel convenience for passengers in Silicon Valley.
Self Drive News
[New] The UAE, known for its luxurious lifestyle, towering skyscrapers, and thriving tourism industry, has been flagged by Canada due to ongoing regional tensions and a possible rise in terrorism-related threats.
Travel And Tour World
[New] Ultimately, the continued rise of eSIM technology will redefine the future of global connectivity and reshape the way we travel.
Travel And Tour World
[New] By 2030, the adoption of travel eSIMs is projected to quadruple, signaling a shift away from traditional roaming services, which have long been the backbone of mobile operators' revenue streams.
Travel And Tour World
[New] Technology will help create an environment conducive to high-quality and sustainable growth in Thai tourism.
OpenGov Asia
[New] GDP Growth & Diversification: The UAE is forecast to achieve ~4.8% real GDP growth in 2025, with continued strength through 2026, thanks to tourism, non-oil exports, and infrastructure spending.
Cambridge Currencies | Foreign Exchange, Handled Better
[New] Tourism growth, coupled with government incentives and visa reforms, will solidify China's standing as a global tourism leader in the coming years, with tourism revenues continuing to fuel economic development.
Travel And Tour World
[New] The influx of both domestic and international visitors in 2025 is expected to drive job creation in local tourism businesses, including hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and transportation services. / China
Travel And Tour World
[New] With fewer opportunities available since Brexit, the UK travel sector has been unable to meet the demand for skilled workers in key seasonal roles.
Travel And Tour World
Tourist centers in Baja California Sur are bracing for cancellations, while rural communities face heightened risks of landslides and infrastructure disruption.
International Business Times UK
Looking ahead, the hotel industry anticipates a modest recovery in 2026, with projections indicating a 0.8% increase in RevPAR.
Hotel Management Network
Analysts from CoStar and Tourism Economics have revised their projections, now expecting a slight 0.1% decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the year.
Hotel Management Network
Tourism experts have advised Universal that demand for accommodation may outstrip what's available on-site, meaning additional hotels could be built nearby.
Dictionary.com
Globally, respondents ranked workforce shortages as their number eight future risk, and for several industries it ranked even higher among their top 10 future risks: healthcare; transportation and logistics; construction and real estate; hospitality, travel and leisure; and professional services.
Aon
Last updated: 13 September 2025
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