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• [New] By 2036, China's Travel & Tourism sector is projected to nearly double in value to US$ 3.5 trillion, generating 1 in every 5 new Travel & Tourism jobs worldwide. Travel Tomorrow
• [New] China will generate one in five new global tourism jobs by 2036. The Independent
• [New] Under the Tourism 2040 strategy, the Singapore Tourism Board projects tourism receipts to reach between S$ 47 billion and S$ 50 billion by 2040. Migrant Times
• [New] Residents will travel abroad to receive medical care from popular medical tourism destinations like Mexico, Canada, and South America. Cancer Nursing Today
• [New] As for inbound arrivals, from 2019 to 2040, European countries will capture the largest share with over 362 million incremental tourists between 2019 and 2040, followed by the APAC region, which will exceed 278 million incremental tourists. Deloitte
• [New] Global Travel & Tourism is projected to continue its aggressive expansion, outstripping the growth rate of the broader world economy by 1.5 times over the next ten years. Caribbean News Digital
• [New] Central and South America's Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to outperform the global average in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, rising international visitor spending, and lower exposure to geopolitical disruption impacting other regions. World Travel & Tourism Council
• [New] Egypt is targeting 30 million visitors by 2031 and hopes to generate more than $40 billion in tourism revenue. Ecofin Agency
• [New] South Africa aims to attract 15 million tourists by 2030, up from about 10.5 million in 2025, while increasing tourism's contribution to 10% of GDP. Ecofin Agency
• [New] Given the unstable conditions in Europe as a result of terrorist attacks, it will not be surprising that Asia will overtake Europe to become one of the top three cruise destinations in the world, especially when more ports and tourist sites are developed. Longdom
• [New] The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to become one of the biggest drivers of tourism growth in North America. Travel Tomorrow
• [New] Singapore is looking to attract more cruise tourists as disruptions to Middle East airspace and volatile jet fuel prices continue to weigh on air travel. CNBC
• [New] Rising global temperatures and increasing heatwave risk are reshaping travel preferences, with more tourists opting for coolcations that offer milder climates and nature-focused experiences. Cision PR Newswire
• Globally, WTTC data forecasts Travel & Tourism will contribute $12 TN to the world economy in 2026, accounting for 9.9% of global GDP, while supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. World Travel & Tourism Council
• WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP across Central and South America will grow 4.1% in 2026, ahead of the global average of 3.2%. World Travel & Tourism Council
• Tourism-dependent economies such as Croatia, Portugal and Greece could be particularly exposed should travel disruptions or weaker booking demand materialise. KPMG
• Potential constraints in jet fuel supply pose downside risks to Europe's tourism sector during the peak summer season. KPMG
• Tourism Economics projects 1.1% of growth to be attributed to the World Cup lift. Hospitality Net
• RevPAR forecast upgraded significantly: CoStar and Tourism Economics now expect U.S. hotel RevPAR to grow by 2.8% in 2026, up sharply from an earlier forecast of 0.6%. Hospitality.today

Last updated: 19 June 2026