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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] NASA's X-59 QueSST achieves first flight in 2025, advancing supersonic travel by reducing sonic booms to a thump, potentially enabling overland commercial flights by 2030. Ainvest
• [New] With ChatGPT now connecting to apps like Expedia and Booking.com, the path from planning to booking is faster, creating new opportunities for the U.S. travel industry. Brand USA
• [New] Rail vacations are set to be one of the hottest travel trends in 2026! Railbookers
• [New] Muslim-friendly travel spending reached $216.9 billion in 2023 and is forecast to grow to $384.1 billion by 2028. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The future of global tourism will be shaped by the success of the A320neo and ongoing commitments to green aviation, with hopes that the world will remain accessible for generations to come. Travel And Tour World
• [New] By 2026, inbound travel is projected to rise to 70.4 million visits, and by 2029, international travel to the U.S. could surpass historic highs, reaching 81.9 million visitors. Travel And Tour World
• [New] While domestic leisure travel is projected to continue its rise, international inbound travel will experience a decline in 2025, falling by 6.3% to 67.9 million visitors. Travel And Tour World
• [New] In 2025, domestic leisure travel is forecast to grow 1.9%, reaching a total of $895 billion. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Generation X is expected to lead the charge in terms of personalized travel spending, with projections to reach $131.2 billion by 2030. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The OTA platform segment, valued at $22.6 billion in 2020, is expected to reach $132.6 billion by 2030, driven by the ease of comparing and booking personalized travel packages. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Adventure travel, valued at $16.7 billion in 2020, is anticipated to reach $83.3 billion by 2030, as millennials and adventure enthusiasts seek more unique, adrenaline-filled journeys. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The need for in-person meetings, conferences, and networking events is expected to remain strong, and business travel will continue to be an important driver of the U.S. economy. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Business travel is expected to recover at a more muted pace in 2025, with spending projected to grow by 1.4%. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Sports tourism is gaining traction globally as it merges the excitement of sports with the experience of travel, creating unique opportunities for cultural exchange, economic development, and community engagement. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia inaugurated the first phase of the $1.2 billion Interserrana Highway, which will reduce travel times from southern Nuevo Leon to Monterrey from five hours to three. Mexico News Daily
• [New] The Duqm Economic Forum 2025 underscores Oman's strategic pivot towards sustainable development and technology-driven growth, presenting robust opportunities in tourism, green manufacturing, and smart cities powered by AI. OMANET | Navigate Oman's Market
• [New] The United States regularly updates all travel advisories and has systems for rapid notification should threats or emergencies arise affecting international visitors, such as severe weather events, public health issues, or localized disturbances. Apple Podcasts
• [New] The future will be bright for the world of fuel efficient travel. Travel And Tour World
• [New] A key focus will be on the significant growth in global air travel, with the number of annual journeys expected to soar from 9.8 billion in 2025 to 18.9 billion by 2047. Travel And Tour World
• Dubai, the UAE's commercial and tourism powerhouse, is expected to witness economic growth of 3.3% in 2025, with a slight increase to 3.5% in 2026. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• Asia Pacific is forecast as the fastest-growing region, driven by rising healthcare expenditure, expanding hospital networks, medical tourism, and increasing awareness of minimally invasive surgery benefits in countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Vantage Market Research

Last updated: 01 November 2025