The modern tourism landscape is defined by two simultaneous, often conflicting pressures: the need to revive economies decimated by decline and the urgent requirement to manage the environmental and social strains of rapid growth.
Traditional giants like the U.S. have seen significant visitor drops in early 2026—down 6-9%—driven by high inflation, a strong dollar, and shifting political sentiments. Tourism in transitions : recoving decline, mana...
While global international arrivals are projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels by 2025–2026, the recovery is geographically fragmented. The modern tourism landscape is defined by two