Short-haul shifts and rising value-seeking reshape global travel outlook for 2026, WTM report finds

Breaking Travel News - Nov 4, 2026

The travel industry is showing strong resilience despite tough global conditions, with 2026 set to break arrival and spending records. That’s the optimistic message from the WTM Global Travel Report 2026, unveiled today by WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio, in conjunction with Tourism Economics. International overnight arrivals are projected to reach 1.57bn in 2026, up 2% on 2025 and a new record, while spending by these visitors will end the year up 6% to US$1.8 trillion. Total visitor nights (domestic and international) should hit 24.2bn, while the spend across both sectors reaches US$7.8tn, up 9% on 2025.

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