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 air travel demand is expected to grow strongly and nearly triple over the next 25 years, even amidst a volatile environment. Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
• [New] Singapore's Tourism 2040 strategy aims to increase tourism receipts to between 47 and 50 billion Singapore dollars by 2040. CNBC
• [New] U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029. Hospitality Net
• Personalized travel is forecast to reach $317 billion by 2029, which tells you something real about where traveler preferences are heading. Elite Travel
• Employment in the tourism sector could grow from 89,400 jobs to 119,000 jobs, while annual tax revenues linked to tourism are projected to nearly double from 91.5 billion tenge (US$ 178 million) to 185.9 billion tenge (US$ 362 million). The Astana Times
• Domestic tourism could see a rise from 1.7 million to 3.4 million visitors by 2028, while international tourist arrivals may rise from 600,000 to 2.5 million people. The Astana Times
• International travel to the United States is projected to continue to rise 5.2% to 74.1 million in 2027 and grow 6.1% to 78.7 million in 2028. Lisabeth.Phelps@trade.gov
• Celebrity River Cruises announced its planned 2027 launch, signaling how attractive the European river segment has become as travelers continue looking for smaller-scale ships and more destination-focused travel. Standard-Examiner
• Tourism receipts are expected to reach S$ 31 billion to S$ 32.5 billion, below the record S$ 32.8 billion reported last year. AltexSoft

Last updated: 30 May 2026