With 1.3 billion people worldwide experiencing significant disabilities and a rapidly aging global population, accessible tourism represents a vast, largely untapped market.
The global tourism sector welcomed 1.1 billion international travelers during the first nine months of 2024, reaching 98% of its pre-pandemic activity, according to the World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism.
UN Tourism and China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism have further strengthened their strategic partnership as they work together to champion the sector’s role as a driver of international cooperation and development.
Today’s flights are slower than they were decades ago. According to Ben Blatt, a data journalist, the average flight between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) now takes 23 minutes longer than in the 1990s.
The growing trend of pet tourism highlights a significant shift in the travel industry as more people include their pets in travel plans.
Colombia, renowned as "The Country of Beauty," has emerged as a favorite destination for American travelers in South America.