Shiji's Mexico market manager discusses hospitality trends and opportunities ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament.
Paris hotel occupancy hit a 10-year high of 78% in 2025, with RevPAR up 3% and investment activity spanning from budget to luxury segments.
Chicago led occupancy gains at 75.2%, while Miami's Grand Prix and Consensus conference drove the largest ADR and RevPAR increases.
GBTA data shows China leading with $408B projected spending while Japan, South Korea, and India drive regional growth despite geopolitical headwinds.
Italy posted the strongest RevPAR recovery in Europe at +53% since 2019, while hotel investment hit €2.5 billion across 110 transactions.
GBTA supports new EU legislation requiring integrated booking systems and emissions data for cross-border rail and multimodal business travel.
RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.
RevPAR jumped 10.7% year-over-year to EUR164.93, with occupancy peaking at 95.5% during Bridal Fashion Week and FCE/SeaFood festival.
Luxury hotels in Indonesia have fully recovered to pre-pandemic occupancy while other segments remain 5.5 percentage points below previous highs.
Mastercard Economics Institute analyzes how geopolitical tensions, AI adoption, and currency volatility are reshaping global travel spending patterns and destination choices in 2026.
Spain ranks third globally with $130.1B in visitor spending and $1,344 average spend per traveller, outperforming Europe's $1,068 average.
WTTC data shows travel and tourism will contribute $12TN globally in 2026, growing 3.2% versus 2.4% for the broader economy, with Spain leading European markets.
GBTA-Grab survey of 1,200 travelers finds 83% use ground transport outside company policy, with navigation stress driving $44% negative emotions.
WTTC's four-decade analysis shows tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to global GDP in 2025 and confirms destinations always recover from crises with strong government leadership.
Adams outlined U.S. priorities including reaching 100 million visitors by 2030 and leveraging G20 hosting to drive investment and job creation.
UAE hospitality leaders and Minister of Economy discuss recovery strategies amid regional conflicts, with Oxford Economics forecasting resilient long-term demand despite near-term challenges.
Q1 2026 saw 110 U.S. hotel transactions totaling $4.6 billion, with Florida and New York accounting for 55% of deals despite geopolitical energy shocks.
India's hotel sector achieved 63-65% occupancy and INR 8,500-8,700 ADR in 2025, with 64,118 keys signed across 586 properties driven by Tier 2-4 expansion.
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
WTTC brings together 300+ industry leaders aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss global tourism recovery, with Egypt showcasing tourism revenue growth from $4.9B to $18B+.