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] By 2027, AMAALA will have expanded to include 3,000 hotel rooms across 25 hotels and offer 943 luxury residential villas, high-end retail and dining establishments, a yacht club and wellness and recreational facilities. Meed Events Hub
• [New] International travel recovery is beginning: After several years of declines, inbound international travel to the U.S. is forecast to grow by approximately 3% in 2026, with stronger acceleration expected in 2027. Hospitality.today
• [New] RevPAR forecast upgraded significantly: CoStar and Tourism Economics now expect U.S. hotel RevPAR to grow by 2.8% in 2026, up sharply from an earlier forecast of 0.6%. Hospitality.today
• [New] The USPS is restricting hiring, travel, training, and software spending as it works to conserve cash and avoid running out of money as early as 2027. Supply Chain 24/7
• [New] Tourism Economics projects 1.1% of growth to be attributed to the World Cup lift. Hospitality Net
• [New] Energy stocks outperformed as oil prices climbed, while travel and industrial names lost ground on concerns that a prolonged Middle East disruption could pressure costs and consumer demand. Saxo Bank A/S (Headquarters)
• [New] Rising global temperatures and increasing heatwave risk are reshaping travel preferences, with more tourists opting for coolcations that offer milder climates and nature-focused experiences. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Potential constraints in jet fuel supply pose downside risks to Europe's tourism sector during the peak summer season. KPMG
• [New] Global Travel & Tourism is projected to continue its aggressive expansion, outstripping the growth rate of the broader world economy by 1.5 times over the next ten years. Caribbean News Digital
• [New] The National Travel and Tourism Office projects international arrivals to the U.S. will not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2029. TravelPirates
• [New] Guatemala's Travel & Tourism GDP is forecast to grow 6.1% in 2026, with international visitor spending projected to rise 9.3%. World Travel & Tourism Council
• [New] WTTC data forecasts particularly strong momentum in Venezuela, where Travel & Tourism GDP is projected to grow 33.2% in 2026, alongside a 34.8% increase in international visitor spending. World Travel & Tourism Council
• [New] The conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is already placing pressure on Europe's aviation sector, with jet fuel availability emerging as the most immediate threat to summer travel. On Call International Blog
• [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

Last updated: 06 June 2026