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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] North America offers a diverse range of cruising opportunities that appeal to the elite travelers seeking extraordinary and unforgettable journeys. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] The London Waterloo Station vision sets out a series of long-term aspirations to deliver improvements to both the station and wider area that will further improve the wider neighbourhood and make it easier and safer for people to move around, promote active travel and support the local economy. RailBusinessDaily
  • [New] Spain's government has requested earlier closing times from restaurants as they try to enforce a 35-hour working week in a change which could have a big impact on UK tourists. Nottinghamshire Live
  • [New] Tourism is increasingly recognized as a pivotal driver of economic growth in Saudi Arabia and a key pillar in the Saudi Vision 2030. AzerNews.az
  • [New] Travel to China is expected to pick up in 2024 with new visa-free policies and efforts to increase the number of international flights. FinExtra
  • [New] Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Egypt, according to the Foreign Office, and targets could include destinations popular with tourists. The Times
  • [New] Escalating attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea have upended global trade since mid-December, forcing many container vessels and fuel tankers travelling to Europe and North America to re-route around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Global Trade Review (GTR)
  • [New] There's a high risk of infected insects entering Australia through international ports or by travelling across the sea to northern Australia. The Conversation
  • [New] Saudi Arabia offers an extraordinary opportunity for Irish firms looking to invest in everything from technology to tourism. ArabNews
  • [New] Foreign inbound travel to the U.S. was still 16% below 2019 levels in 2023, providing an opportunity for ample recovery in 2024. Hospitality Net
  • As air travel continues to connect us across continents and with passenger number set to double by 2050, it is a pressing challenge to substantial reduce carbon footprint of air travel. Xeraya Capital
  • Shifts in global economic growth, trade, and international tourism pose significant challenges to economic prospects and poverty reduction, risks that could heighten due to geopolitical tensions. World Bank
  • The longer, alternate route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope adds five days or more to trips and as much as $1 million in one-way fuel costs. MarketScreener
  • The new 1 billion euro infrastructure facility, scheduled for completion by 2029, will save 1 million hours of travel time annually, and generate locally positive environmental repercussions. Autorita di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale
  • The IATA forecasts a surge in air travel, with passenger numbers expected to reach 4.7 billion in 2024, up from 4.5 billion in 2019, driven by shifting travel patterns. Global Market Insights Inc.
  • Instability in the Red Sea causes increased fuel costs, an additional $1 million in fuel for every round trip between the Far East and North Europe, and war risk surcharge. PMF IAS
  • The average cost of shipping goods from China to Europe has more than doubled, with most ships preferring to travel around Africa rather than risk attack by approaching the Suez Canal. ArabNews
  • A voyage from Rotterdam to Singapore via the Cape of Good Hope adds 4000 nautical miles and 10-12 days of sailing time to each trip, plus an extra £790,000 fuel cost and their accompanying emissions. Croner-i
  • Kosovo's recent acquisition of visa-free access to the Schengen zone is expected to boost tourism, trade, and investment, furthering its integration with Europe. Unacademy
  • Businesses that make investments in digital transformation, talent development, and manufacturing skills will be better able to meet the increasing demand for air travel and tackle global issues. Aerospace n Defence Review
  • Travelers on Southern and Thameslink services have been told to expect major disruption on services between Brighton and London until midday because of a substantial signalling fault. The Telegraph
  • Commuters travelling to London are facing major disruption on Monday with services affected by a landslip and a substantial signalling fault. The Telegraph

Last updated: 16 March 2024



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