Global Scans · Travel · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: How we travel, where we travel and whether we travel at all will mean tremendous change in the decades ahead.

• [New] South Africa's corporate travel sector is gaining momentum, expected to reach approximately $3 billion by 2026. Tourism News Africa
• Global spending on digital travel credential verification is projected to increase significantly from $533.3 million in 2026 to $4.7 billion in 2035. Sumsub
• More than 1.2 billion passengers worldwide are expected to adopt digital travel credentials by 2035, as governments and airports seek to reduce queues and boost efficiency in border crossings. Sumsub
• Digital travel credentials (DTC) are set for explosive growth over the next decade, with global adoption projected to exceed 1.2 billion passengers by 2035. BiometricUpdate.com
• Once completed, the railway network will become a national transportation artery, strengthening economic, social, and tourism connectivity across the Emirates. Driven Magazine
• The textile and garment industry will face challenges from the European Union's proposed implementation of the Digital Product Passport from 2028. Bernama
• Cycling tourism is projected to reach $136.58 billion in 2026, driven by e-bike adoption and demand for slower, low-carbon travel. HOVSCO

Last updated: 25 July 2026