Market Intelligence
Luxury resort market to exceed $203 billion by 2033
The global luxury resort market is expected to exceed $203 billion by 2033, with privacy, wellness and personalised experiences driving growth.
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Reports
Trends
Competition in destination weddings is shifting toward incentives
Ras Al Khaimah’s 2026 programme shows how incentives, airport support and easier marriage procedures are becoming part of destination wedding competition.
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Market Intelligence
MENASA is emerging as a new growth hub for business travel and MICE
Business travel and international meetings are growing across MENASA, while new infrastructure investments are strengthening the region’s position in the global MICE market.
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Wedding News
The venue is no longer just decor: The race for atmosphere is growing in 2027 weddings
The Knot and WeddingPro's 2027 Wedding Trends Report shows that couples are increasingly turning toward more distinctive, personal and experience-driven spaces in their venue and design choices.
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Reports
Guest experience is becoming the new focus of 2027 weddings
The Knot and WeddingPro's 2027 Wedding Trends Report shows that couples are placing increasing emphasis on guest experience when planning their weddings.
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Wedding News
The wedding destination is now on the move: Weddings take to the seas
Destination weddings are typically held on beaches, in historic cities or at private resorts. Cruise ships, however, are making the journey part of the celebration.
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Wedding News
Destination wedding market reaches $41 billion in 2025
The global destination wedding market reached $41.63 billion in 2025, according to The Business Research Company’s 2026 Destination Wedding Market Report.
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Destination News
Spain releases tourism employment data for August
Spain’s Ministry of Tourism announced that the number of people employed in the tourism sector increased by 69,580 in August 2026, reaching a total of 3 million workers.
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Reports
Global tourism grows 0.4 percent in first half of 2026
UN Tourism report said that global visitor arrivals reached approximately 690 million in the first half of 2026, representing a 0.4 percent increase.
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Industry News
Vietnamese hotels face staff losses despite raising wages
A survey conducted by Vietnam-based HotelJob found that 79 percent of hotels experienced staff losses despite increasing wages.
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Destination News
Mexico welcomes 59.71 million tourists from January to July 2026
Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism said the country welcomed 59.71 million international visitors from January to July 2026, representing a 7 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025.
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Destination News
Spain welcomes 12.3 million visitors by air in August
Spain’s Ministry of Tourism announced that 12.3 million visitors entered the country by air in August.
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Destination News
Brazil welcomes 6.4 million tourists in first eight months of 2026
Brazil’s official tourism board Embratur announced that the country welcomed a total of 6,451,257 international tourists during the first eight months of 2026.
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Destination News
Egypt expects tourist arrivals to surpass 20 million in 2026
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism expects the number of tourists visiting the country in 2026 to reach 20.19 million, compared with 19 million in 2025.
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Industry News
Middle East, North Africa and South Asia played key role in global travel
Tourism Economics EMEA Managing Director Dave Goodger said that the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) regions played an important role in the growth of the global travel market.
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