Spain ranks third globally in Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026

The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group, has released the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, which evaluates the conditions necessary for sustainable and resilient tourism growth.

Spain has secured the third position globally with a score of 5.22 out of 7, trailing only Japan and the United States. Spain is the highest-ranked European economy in the index, surpassing France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The country shows particular strength in air transport and tourism services and infrastructure, where it ranks third worldwide, and in cultural resources, where it ranks sixth.

Argentina has risen two positions to rank 48th among 110 economies, with a score of 4.22 out of 7. This represents a 2.8% increase in its valuation compared to 2024. Argentina is currently the third-ranked economy in South America, following Brazil and Chile. Notably, Argentina saw a 12% growth in its business environment pillar, marking the largest improvement in that specific dimension among all evaluated economies.