Tourism Economics
Vietnam tourism economy surges as corporate travellers double leisure spend
Mastercard Economics Institute chief economist David Mann has outlined a compelling shift in regional travel dynamics, particularly for Vietnam.
Nations rewrite tourism playbooks as inflation and anti-tourism impede summer travel
We lay out the issues the tourism sector is currently facing for the summer of 2026 and what this will mean for the industry moving forward.
World Cup tourism spending surges as expanded 48-nation roster drives record attendance
It cannot be denied that the World Cup has proven itself yet again to be a driving factor in the growth of global sports tourism.
International travel demand spikes as BTS fans mobilise for global tour
Experts and industry watchers point out that the BTS world tour stands to earn up to US2 billion in total revenues by the time it ends in March next year.
ITB China: Luxury and adventure tourism sectors surge as visa-free policies drive record foreign arrivals
Travel Daily Media was on-site at the 2026 edition of ITB China at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre in Pudong, Shanghai, China from 26th to 28th May.
China steps up mass tourism push as visa-free policies spark 50% surge in foreign arrivals
Recent reports featured at ITB China yesterday, 26th May, reveal that the Asian giant’s tourism industry grew significantly over the past year.
Central Asia tourism revenues surge as China expands Belt and Road investments
Central Asia is often seen as one of the final frontiers of human civilisation: vast domains where human settlements remain few and far between.
Event costs soar as oil prices top $100 amid regional instability
While official estimates have yet to be provided for the MICE and business events sectors, the numbers alone already paint a chilling picture of the potential scenario.
Travel industry growth to outpace global economy: WTM Global Travel Report
Released on the first day of WTM London, the report says: “Over the next decade, the industry is on track
Two Philippine travel trade events generate billions in sales leads
The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) reports that two of the Philippines’ leading travel trade events have generated over PHP1 billion in confirmed sales leads.
ATM: Middle Eastern travel spending to hit US$350 billion by 2030
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has released its 2025 Travel Trends Report done in collaboration with Tourism Economics.
South Korea records nearly 1.12 million arrivals in January
The state-run Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) reports that nearly 1.12 million tourists arrived in South Korea in January 2025.
Indonesian government optimistic on growth of tourism sector
The Indonesian government expressed optimism regarding the tourism sector’s potential as an economic growth driver.
Agoda: Thai marriage equality law could boost annual tourist arrivals by up to 4 million
Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest study reveals how Thailand’s landmark marriage equality legislation is set to deliver an additional four million international visitors per year within two years of its enactment.
ITB China partners with Tourism Economics and the Trip.com Group for its 2025 Travel Trends Report
ITB China is slated to release its annual Travel Trends Report Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026 at its event in May 2025 in Shanghai.
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