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Systemwide enplanements (80.4M) were down 2.3% from the all-time high of 82.3 million reached in February 2024.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) recent research suggests that despite economic uncertainties, global travel and tourism are expected to experience robust growth in 2025, with record-breaking international visitor spending.

Factors such as international visitation, group demand, and business travel are expected to drive revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth despite potential headwinds such as geopolitical issues and inflation.

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games attracted 12 million ticket holders and nearly 5 billion global viewers, strengthening France’s image as a prime travel destination.

The data, comparing bookings at the same properties across nine markets 30 days before Easter in both 2024 and 2025, reveals not only stronger demand but travellers securing their accommodation earlier and increasingly looking beyond their home countries.

A new report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) suggests that staff growth and enhanced services powered by new technologies will be critical to the hotel industry’s success in 2025.

Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to February 2024 levels (+0.4% for international operations). This marks the first decline since mid-2023.

As consumers increasingly seek genuine, unfiltered experiences, the luxury travel industry responds with analog offerings while subtly leveraging advanced technology to provide smooth, personalized, and secure experiences.

The global wellness tourism sector has emerged as a pivotal force in reshaping the hospitality industry. Industry professionals must understand current market trends and adopt forward-looking strategies to integrate wellness across the travel ecosystem

The short-term rental (STR) sector has undergone significant changes due to the pandemic, with increased competition, stringent scrutiny, and diverse financial goals among small hosts. The industry faces challenges in cost management, saturation, and regulation, which are affecting its growth and sustainability.