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These are the top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026

Global travel hit $11.6 trillion in 2025. See which economies lead the World Economic Forum’s latest Travel & Tourism Development Index rankings.

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Japan just hit a new tourism record
Supporting more sustainable growth in the travel and tourism sector
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