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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] Modular construction in Canada is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% through the forecast period, reaching approximately $6.4 billion CAD by 2029, driven primarily by the lodging, education, and multifamily segments. Modular Building Institute
• [New] The U.S. Travel Association's updated Travel Forecast now projects little growth in travel spending for 2025 and a significant decline in international inbound travel - a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence. Daily Kos
• [New] With golf participation in Vietnam up 279% year-on-year and tourism revenue projected to exceed USD 1 billion by 2025, the need for standardization, sustainability, and collaboration has never been greater. Asia Golf Insights and Jobs
• [New] A high-speed rail line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which can reach speeds of 350 km/h, will reduce the travel time to a mere 30 minutes. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Etihad Rail is gearing up to launch its passenger services in 2026, marking the first time residents and visitors will be able to travel between the UAE's emirates by train. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Etihad Rail's state-of-the-art train project, given the expected construction costs and anticipated operation gains, will inject over 39 billion US dollars into the UAE economy, improving tourism, facilitating business expansion, and changing the way transport is organized in the UAE. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Through initiatives like Halal tourism, cultural exchanges, and business travel opportunities, Pakistan and Malaysia can expand their tourism markets, increase international awareness, and contribute to the growth of the tourism economy in both regions. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The EES is a first step toward ETIAS, an online travel permit launching in late 2026 for visa-exempt travelers. Imperial Citizenship
• [New] U.S. Travel forecasts a 6.3% decrease for inbound international visits in 2025 and 3.7% growth in 2026. U.S. Travel Association
• [New] The U.S. may experience a rebound in international tourism in 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Routes connecting Dubai International Airport to major well known attractions will reduce travel time by ~75%, compared to car. Infusive
• [New] Projected to become one of the largest job-creating industries in the world, the travel and tourism sector will have the capacity to generate 91 million new jobs around the world by 2035. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The WTTC emphasizes that addressing the challenges facing the tourism workforce will require a collective effort from governments, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Airports Council International World projects global air travel will reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, up 3.7% from 2024. Trawick International
• [New] Few sectors of tourism have bounced back from the Covid-19 blockade as resiliently as cruise travel, which by the end of 2025 is expected to tally almost 38 million passengers worldwide: 31% first-timers, and 82% who say they will sail again, and again. Voyageur Group
• [New] Travel from mainland China to Europe continues to recover, though a full return to 2019 levels is now expected in 2026 rather than 2025 as previously projected. Hospitality Net
• [New] The Dominican Republic anticipates long-term growth in tourism, with projections suggesting continued expansion and a strong contribution to the national economy. Hospitality Net
• [New] The Dominican Republic is undergoing a major expansion with 78 hotel projects adding more than 18,000 rooms, while Costa Rica is preparing 26 new projects to deliver 1,500 rooms by 2026, backed by $700 million in investment. Hospitality Net
• The global air travel industry is poised to reach a historic new milestone with the expected count of passengers to reach 10 billion by 2025. Travel And Tour World
• China expects an unprecedented travel surge during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, with an estimated 2.36 billion trips nationwide. CGTN
• The global travel and tourism industry will hit $1 trillion in global sales in 2025. Statista Daily Data

Last updated: 11 October 2025