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Part of situation: World Economic Forum 2026 tourism index release (9 clusters)

Japan leads 2026 World Economic Forum tourism index

Travel & Tourism Development Index global tourism trends tourism competitiveness sustainable travel economic recovery

The World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) reveals that global tourism conditions are at their strongest since the pandemic. Japan leads the global rankings, followed by the United States and Spain. The report notes that 92% of the 110 economies analyzed have improved their scores since 2024, driven by gains in infrastructure, air connectivity, and cultural attractions.

Despite this growth, the industry faces challenges such as overtourism, climate-related extreme weather, and rising costs. Experts emphasize a strategic shift from pursuing visitor volume to creating long-term value through investments in people and infrastructure. In Europe, the sector remains highly competitive, with Spain, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom ranking among the top ten.

Regional developments include El Salvador hosting World Tourism Day 2026, focusing on digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit in Brussels aims to address geopolitical complexities and the evolving expectations of travelers.

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Australia · Guatemala · Japan · Ramya Krishnaswamy · Spain · Tunisia · United States · World Economic Forum

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is a headline speaker at the summit. fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Albania's international arrivals reached 11.9 million in 2025, a 93.6% increase compared to 2019 levels. www.euronews.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Europe recorded its busiest summer for air traffic in 2026, with an average of 35,959 daily flights during July and August. fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit will be held on Tuesday, 29 September, at the Albert Hall in Brussels. fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com

Sources

Japan bovenaan wereldwijde toerisme-index, ook Europa sterk vertegenwoordigd [reisbizz.nl]
When Tourism Promotion Becomes a Holiday: The Problem With Oversized Delegations [corporatemaldives.com]
¡El Salvador abre sus puertas al turismo mundial! San Salvador es sede de ONU Turismo 2026 [hch.tv]
El Salvador Hosts World Tourism Day 2026 as Tourism Surges to Second-Highest Growth Worldwide [elsalvadorinenglish.com]
Travel and tourism conditions improve despite global challenges, WEF finds [traveltomorrow.com]
Tourisme : à La Réunion, la course au volume change de cap [www.tourmag.com]
▷ L'Espagne reste dans le top 3 de la compétitivité touristique du WEF [rencontres-tourisme-culturel.fr]
Los 10 países líderes en turismo: 6 son europeos [es.euronews.com]
Turizmde en iyi 10 ülke açıklandı: Altısı Avrupa'da [tr.euronews.com]
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit 2026: relatori principali, temi chiave e come seguirlo [it.euronews.com]
Sommet Euronews Travel & Tourism 2026 : Principaux intervenants, thèmes et mode de diffusion [fr.euronews.com]
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit 2026: Top-Gäste, zentrale Themen und Livestream [de.euronews.com]
Nicaragua registra crecimiento del turismo en 2026 - Noticias Prensa Latina [www.prensa-latina.cu]
Tourisme : la Tunisie classée 82e mondiale dans le nouvel indice du Forum économique mondial [www.lapresse.tn]
Guatemala ocupa el puesto 94 de 110 en el índice mundial de desarrollo de viajes y turismo, según WEF [lahora.gt]
55 films en tout genre sont à découvrir dans le Gers lors de ce célèbre festival de cinéma [actu.fr]
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit: Speakers, topics and how to watch [www.euronews.com]