Global Passenger Growth

More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs will gather in Valletta for the WTTC Global Summit, focusing on technology, investment and tourism’s future

685 rooms, workspaces, a restaurant and bar, a penthouse suite, and views of one of the world's most iconic areas: Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square opens in Manhattan

Etihad Airways launches its Beyond Borders campaign as the UAE carrier targets 150 destinations and $20 billion in investment over 10 years

Emirates returns to the US Open for its 15th year with a new hospitality suite, tennis-inspired menus, live coverage and fan experiences at the tournament

The Malta Tourism Authority has joined WTTC as a Destination Partner, strengthening global tourism cooperation before the October 2026 Valletta summit

EGYPTAIR will serve as FC Barcelona's Exclusive Official Airline through the 2028/29 season under a new global partnership covering the men's football, the basketball, and the handball teams

Air India and Drukair launch an interline deal offering single-ticket travel, easier connections and expanded access between India, Bhutan and global destinations

Travelers from Sardinia can now book integrated trips through ITA Airways, connecting Cagliari, Olbia and Alghero with popular global destinations like Tokyo and New York

International hotel chain Fairmont is launching a luxury hotel that combines spectacular botanical design, seven culinary complexes, and a huge events complex

Etihad Airways now accepts UAE’s Jaywan card for flight bookings, becoming the first airline to offer the domestic payment option across its global network

The International Air Transport Association indicates consistent growth in global aviation, with emerging markets leading the way and a gradual slowdown in the rate of growth

A special report by IATA states that this year, for the first time, the number of passengers worldwide will exceed the 5 billion mark. In the recently ended year, 28 new airlines began operating globally, while 19 ceased operations – the lowest number in a decade. How many passengers are expected to fly this year?