While global international arrivals are projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels by 2025–2026, the recovery is geographically fragmented.
Tourism has entered a transformative era where the focus has shifted from a desperate search for volume to a strategic management of transition. Global shocks—ranging from the lingering effects of the pandemic to escalating geopolitical tensions in 2026—have forced a rethink of how destinations recover from decline and manage future growth. The Recovery-Growth Paradox Tourism in transitions : recoving decline, mana...
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. While global international arrivals are projected to exceed
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. The Recovery-Growth Paradox The modern tourism landscape is
Managing "transition" means moving beyond reactive crisis management to proactive, sustainable governance. 1. Diversification of Demand Tourism in Transitions: Recovering Decline, Managing Change
In contrast, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to reach 117% of pre-COVID levels by 2027, fueled by infrastructure upgrades and policy easing. Managing Transitions: Strategies for Resilience