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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Once completed, the railway network will become a national transportation artery, strengthening economic, social, and tourism connectivity across the Emirates. Driven Magazine
• [New] The textile and garment industry will face challenges from the European Union's proposed implementation of the Digital Product Passport from 2028. Bernama
• [New] Cycling tourism is projected to reach $136.58 billion in 2026, driven by e-bike adoption and demand for slower, low-carbon travel. HOVSCO
• [New] Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK. BBC News
• [New] After a 2025 decline, inbound international visits to the U.S. are expected to grow, driven by leisure travel, the FIFA World Cup, and the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics. Common Ground PR
• [New] As companies continue embracing flexible work models and employees seek healthier work-life balance, bleisure travel is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing trends in global tourism. tourprofessor.com
• Over 20 people from all walks of life, including actor Johnny Huang, academicians, CEOs, and entrepreneurs have signed up for China's first-ever space trip due in 2028 at RMB 3 million. GorakhaPatra
• International air travel is projected to exceed 5.6 billion passengers annually by 2027, representing a 4.5% year-over-year growth rate from 2024-2027 baseline levels, with particularly robust expansion in emerging markets including India, China, and Southeast Asia. Persistence Market Research
• Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region with an 18.8% CAGR through 2033, driven by rising international travel, government border initiatives, and high-traffic airports. Persistence Market Research
• China, India and other Asian economies are expected to remain the main drivers of oil demand growth next year, supported by air travel, road mobility and manufacturing activity. Ship & Bunker
• Total industry revenue is forecast to climb to $1.165 trillion, reflecting continued strength in travel demand despite economic uncertainty. Aviation Maintenance Magazine

Last updated: 18 July 2026