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

• [New] Transport-related emissions are expected to grow by 45% for international travel and 21% for domestic travel from 2016 to 2030 (UN Tourism). Office of Sustainability - Student Blog
• [New] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long-Term Demand Projections for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. TravelMole
• [New] By 2040, Singapore aims to grow tourism receipts to US$ 47-50 billion, reinforcing its policy of value-led growth. TravelMole
• [New] STB expects 2026 international visitor arrivals to reach between 17 to 18 million, bringing in approximately S$31.0 to 32.5 billion in tourism receipts. Singapore Tourism Board
• [New] Canada's tourism industry is poised for a significant upswing in 2026, with visitor spending expected to hit $140.9 billion, marking a 6% increase from 2025. Travel Daily Media
• [New] Voyager Technologies in Colorado is readying a space hotel for 2029. The Week
• [New] With revenues projected to grow to $177 B by 2030, tourism is a key economic driver and one of Canada's top service exports, with the potential to contribute 9-10% to Canada's $300 B trade diversification goal. CNW Group
• [New] By 2035, total tourism revenue is projected to reach $216.3 billion, up 67% from 2024 levels. / Canada CNW Group
• [New] As instability continues to shape travel demand in the Middle East and beyond, brands that respond proactively by adapting strategies to prioritise trust and safety, have the chance to seize new opportunities. Mintel
• Geopolitical instability has become the most significant external risk influencing business travel decisions in 2026. Hotel Online
• The FAA has ordered an investigation into Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket mishap, which could delay advancements in private space travel. Coaio Limited
• Travel retail remains the primary drag, with disruption at the Beijing and Shanghai airports as duty-free operations transition from Sunrise to new retailers including China Duty Free, Wangfujing, and Avolta; management expects normalization as joint business plans are finalized. TIKR.com
• A major convention and hospitality redevelopment effort is taking shape in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where city-parish officials are evaluating an expansion of the River Center complex that will also include a new hotel. Construction Citizen
• The Middle East has been significantly impacted by the ongoing conflict, with store sales declining between 30 and 70%, revealing a structural dependency on tourist flows that will need to be rebuilt on a different foundation once conditions stabilise. The Silent Luxury
• Despite rising global tensions, cancellations for spring break travel are running about 60% above normal levels, driven by concerns about political tensions and safety risks in certain regions. Spreaker
• Airport hotel pricing power remains firm into 2026, even as global hotel markets face more uneven demand patterns driven by travel disruption, short booking windows, and shifting passenger flows. Hotel Management Network
• American travelers view travel primarily as an opportunity for personal development and exploration, with a growing trend toward journeys focused on discovery, learning, and establishing genuine connections with the world, rather than leisure alone. Hotel News Resource
• In Redpoint's 2026 Traveler Risk Report, 69% of travelers said they would factor weather risks into future travel decisions. StayFi
• A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil does not start flowing again soon - meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer travel season approaches. PBS News
• Travelers heading to Africa should take additional precautions if they plan to visit areas with known mosquito-borne diseases and consult travel advisories for specific countries. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 02 May 2026