Economic Growth

Travel and tourism generated a record $11.6 trillion for the global economy in 2025 as investment exceeded $1 trillion. Who were the biggest contributors?

The Greek Institute for Economic and Industrial Research has left its growth forecast for 2026 at 1.8%, warning of the effects of the geopolitical situation and rising energy prices

Nguyen Ky Son presented the treaty to President Herzog and declared his intention to transform the free trade agreement between the countries into a vehicle for technological and economic growth. Along with cooperation in the fields of cyber and AI, the parties also aim to expand tourism and direct flights between Tel Aviv and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?

The WTTC highlights strong and sustained growth in Middle East Travel & Tourism, with the sector expanding 5.3% in 2025, ahead of the global rate of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s economic importance. Which country is in the lead?

Air New Zealand begins ticket sales for its new Western Sydney–Auckland route, marking the first international services from WSI starting October 2026. Three weekly services will connect the two regions Route supported by government funding to boost tourism and economic growth

"Shining the spotlight on our outstanding tourism": English Tourism Week runs from March 13–22, celebrating the tourism sector’s role in jobs, communities, and economic growth across England; the government plans to attract 50 million visitors a year by 2030

The list of exhibitors at the LGBTQ+ pavilion at the Berlin travel fair will include Booking.com and dating app Grindr, with an emphasis on safety and economic growth. Revealed: the country that will stand out as a gay destination for the upcoming season

Since it opened in October 2020 to replace Schönefeld and Tegel, BER Airport has become a hub for economic growth, with 70 active airlines transporting 100 million passengers at half the carbon emissions

With a 3% increase in visitor numbers in Q1 2025 compared to last year, Dubai is set to hit a new annual tourist record and continue leading international tourism