The outlook is less optimistic than it appears.
The total number of inbound visitors to Japan declined in January for the first time in four years.
Tourist visas remain closed; only business visas are currently available.
Visa-free travel is rapidly reshaping China–Korea aviation demand.
This route marks its first return since being suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The rise of short-video platforms and second-hand marketplaces has indirectly created new customer-acquisition channels for ultra-low-cost tour operators.
Southeast Asia becomes the biggest beneficiary.
In February, direct flights between China and the Middle East reached a peak phase of recovery.
Between 2024 and 2026, ATM saw Asian participation grow at a 13.95% CAGR
Second edition of the region’s leading corporate travel show to take place 14-15 April 2026, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Growth in per-visitor spending slowed.
The cruise giant is facing a double squeeze from global regulations.
The Indian airline is targeting value-conscious leisure and business travelers after visa reopening.
The trust issue remains to be unlocked.
The B2B travel market is poised to grow at twice the pace of the global economy.
