
Asia-Pacific tourism to double by 2036, driven by AI
Asia-Pacific tourism is projected to expand from USD 165.9 billion in 2026 to USD 317.4 billion by 2036, driven by AI adoption, infrastructure upgrades and rising intra-regional travel.
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Asia-Pacific tourism is projected to expand from USD 165.9 billion in 2026 to USD 317.4 billion by 2036, driven by AI adoption, infrastructure upgrades and rising intra-regional travel.

AI hotel websites are under pressure as ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini deliver direct recommendations that can bypass hotel brand sites and OTAs.

Curaçao tourism recorded a 26% rise in Canadian arrivals in January 2026, as the island welcomed 79,387 stayover visitors and a total of 211,932 arrivals.

China outbound travel is forecast to hit 170 million trips by 2026 as an expanded 45-country visa-waiver list, a nine-day Spring Festival and improved connectivity spur demand.

Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus have introduced a direct API connection to modernise hotel distribution, enabling real-time updates between Radisson's EMMA Central Reservation System and the Amadeus Travel Platform.

The Doncaster Gresley Institute is delivering hands-on training to build the next generation of UK railway engineers and technicians.

Malta tourism growth has accelerated as the island records dramatic increases in arrivals and receipts, joining France, the UK, the Netherlands, Iceland and Italy in Europe’s travel rebound.

The Honolulu hotel industry generates $12 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 64,000 jobs, underscoring its central role in Hawaiʻi’s economy.

US ski tourism is being reshaped in the 2025–26 season as political tensions and a snow drought reduce Canadian visitors and strain Western resorts.

Valentine's Day travel bookings surged nearly 50% year‑over‑year in 2026, with Arizona, Florida, New York, California and Nevada among the top domestic destinations.

Dublin travel 2025 surges as bookings to Dublin jump 130%, with Malaga and Alicante also recording significant year‑on‑year growth for short European breaks.

Cologne hotel performance rose sharply in January, with occupancy, ADR and RevPAR recording double-digit year-on-year gains according to CoStar data.