Travel costs in the United States have risen 23% since 2019, with hotel rates up nearly 58% from 2020 levels, prompting shifts in consumer behavior and signaling pricing strain in the mid-market tourism sector.

Global tourism spending rose 6.7% in 2025 to $11.7 trillion even as the United States experienced a 6% decline in foreign arrivals, reflecting shifting travel preferences and implications for global wealth flows.

Marriott International is preparing a significant expansion across India, driven by rapid growth in premium travel, upscale hospitality demand, and emerging high-value markets

Egypt inaugurates the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids after two decades of development. The $1B complex—housing Tutankhamun’s full collection—signals a new era in cultural tourism and investment opportunity across North Africa.