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Travel and tourism industry

Geopolitics, competitiveness and outlook on Europe

Travel and tourism industry

Industries in Depth Travel and Tourism at a Turning Point: Principles for Transformative Growth

With the travel and tourism sector projected to contribute $16 trillion to global GDP by 2034 – more than 11% of the world’s economy – the industry faces unprecedented growth alongside complex challenges. This comprehensive report examines key growth drivers and addresses critical tension points. The report presents 10 guiding principles for sector transformation that provide actionable pathways for governments, businesses and communities to harness tourism’s potential while addressing sustainability imperatives.

Urban Transformation Saudi Arabia is reviving these ancient ruins through tourism

Urban Transformation Tourism could be a $16 trillion industry by 2034. This is how destinations can create sustainable growth

Climate Action Can aviation ever be sustainable? Here are some paths to net zero

Energy Transition These are the world’s busiest airports.

Climate Action The cost of sustainable aviation fuel: Can the industry clear this key hurdle?

Urban Transformation Is a music festival your next holiday? Live events are drawing more people than ever before

Sustainable Development 7 tourism and travel myths busted: and why they mask the sector's sustainable development potential

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Centre for Urban Transformation

Advancing public-private collaboration in cities for resilient, future-ready communities and economies.

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Sustainable Development Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024

Urban Transformation These are the world’s 5 best cities for urban transport

Leading Voices

Understand the perspectives of leaders and change-makers in business, politics and civil society.

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Geo-Economics and Politics

Climate change is still on top of the Global Agenda

Special Address by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission, European Commission

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Arts and Culture

We should not underestimate our individual power to do good

Watch the Crystal Awards 2025

Diane von Furstenberg

Founder and Co-Chairwoman, Diane Von Furstenberg Studio

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Economic Growth

This is a positive note that emerging markets did well in the last few years

Emerging Economies amid Shocks

Gita Gopinath

First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Economic Growth

All the ingredients for US will be the continuation of its strength

The Global Economic Outlook

Laurence D. Fink

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BlackRock

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Arts and Culture

I have always believed in the potential of children

Watch the Crystal Awards 2025

David Beckham

Co-Owner, Inter Miami; Partner, Authentic Brands Group

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Emerging Technologies

It is important that countries that are leading the race understand the risks and manage it

Watch the session The Dawn of Artificial General Intelligence

Yoshua Bengio

Full Professor, University of Montreal

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Emerging Technologies

Accessibility is key to the digital revolution

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Satya Nadella

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gender equality is the best chance against global challenges

Arts and Culture

Michelle Yeoh

Actress, Producer, United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador

Geopolitics, competitiveness and outlook on Europe

Economic Growth 3 priorities to boost Europe's competitiveness in a changing world

The European Commission is starting to get serious about competitiveness. Here's how the world's largest economy can change its fate and avoid decline.

Articles The future of global competitiveness: 4 decision-makers reveal their strategies for surviving uncertainty

Emerging Technologies The EU has approved the world's ‘first’ law for regulating AI

Financial and Monetary Systems The Eurozone is about to welcome its 21st member state

Geographies in Depth Can Europe fundamentally reshape its economies to focus on defence?

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Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics

Helping stakeholders navigate global and regional priorities in a complex geopolitical and geo-economic landscape.

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Global Cooperation The Global Cooperation Barometer 2024

Videos How can we navigate change to build a stronger, fairer global economy

Editor's picks from Summer Davos

Geo-Economics and Politics Heads of state and political leaders gathered at ‘Summer Davos’. Here’s what they had to say

In a time of unprecedented economic and geopolitical uncertainty, top leaders explore what's needed to tackle a host of challenges at this year's 'Summer Davos' in Tianjin, China.