This monthly round-up brings you some of the latest news on cities and urbanization. Top stories: Sustainable growth for tourism sector; India's climate infrastructure challenge; China pledges to build sustainable cities. For more on the World Economic Forum’s city-focused work, visit the Centre for Urban Transformation.
Travel and tourism aren't just expanding after the pandemic, they are promoting growth aligned with sustainable development. The sector fosters cultural exchange across geographies and boosts individual happiness and well-being. Its innately interconnected nature rests on an ecosystem of stakeholders who must collaborate effectively along the value chain.
Tourism faces complex challenges and significant opportunities. A new report looks at how destinations can support visitors, businesses and communities.
The travel and tourism (T&T) industry has staged one of the most dramatic recoveries in modern economic history, surpassing pre-pandemic expectations and reaffirming its vital role in global prosperity. With Japan and Greece welcoming record visitor numbers and new partnerships reshaping international travel corridors, the sector’s resilience is clear. However, rapid technological change ...
Destination readiness is central to the Travel and Tourism Development Index from the World Economic Forum, indicating strengths and areas for improvement.
The travel and tourism sector stands at a critical juncture. Projected to contribute $16 trillion to global GDP by 2034 – more than 11% of the world’s economy – the industry faces unprecedented growth alongside complex challenges including environmental pressures, workforce shortages and tensions between visitors and residents.
Tourism is crucial to many economies, but rising global temperatures are putting parts of the industry at risk. The climate crisis is changing the face of many tourist destinations and is already making some holidaymakers rethink their plans. The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Sustainable Tourism is working to help the tourism sector build towards a more ...
Japan is combatting overtourism by promoting regional travel, using tech to ease congestion, and funding local projects for sustainable, community-driven tourism.
The travel and tourism sector is thriving, but geopolitical tensions and digitalization could destabilize it. Here are four possible scenarios for the future of travel.
