LATIN AMERICA EMERGES AS GLOBAL TOURISM POWERHOUSE IN 2026

Laura Maudlin -
Though Europe wrestles with financial unease, conflict lingers across much of the Middle East, while travel behaviors shift throughout various Asian regions - Central and South America move differentl ...

ITALY'S SHORT-TERM RENTAL MARKET EXPERIENCES PROFITS DROP

Laura Maudlin -
Slowing down now, Italy's short-term rental market faces a sharp drop after two years of rebounding strongly following the pandemic. Nearly 16% lower on average, earnings in the sector reflect tougher ...

THAILAND REVAMPS ITS TOURISM STRATEGY FOR RESILIENCE AND PREMIUM GROWTH

Justin N. Froyd -
A fresh direction takes shape in Thailand, where plans unfold to reshape how travelers are welcomed. Instead of leaning heavily on nearby countries, attention shifts toward evolving patterns across As ...

CHINA’S INBOUND TOURISM TOWARD A TRILLION-YUAN INDUSTRY

Lisa Wallin -
Years dragged on before China's inbound tourism scene shifted, weighed down by slow visa processing, split-up digital payments, spotty web access for international visitors, too few long-haul flight l ...

FRENCH TRAVEL REPORTS SHARP SLOWDOWN IN SUMMER BOOKINGS

Richard Moor -
Out of nowhere, the new EdV-Orchestra Observatory report highlights trouble for French travel trends - global unrest near the Red Sea has quietly weakened international trip numbers. While attention w ...