Global business travel spending to hit record in 2026, AI driving deep divergence across real estate markets and more...

Global business travel spending to hit record in 2026
Friday, 14th August 2026

Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.71 trillion USD in 2026, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass 1.84 billion. The forecast highlights how rising transportation and travel costs are increasingly driving higher industry prices, ahead of the number of trips

GBTA’s latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook >>

AI driving deep divergence across real estate markets
14 Aug 2026 : JLL research finds real estate demand is being reshaped by AI’s impact on a market and its ability to adapt, highest-exposure cities show strongest resilience >>

MO introduces its new resort in Mallorca
14 Aug 2026 : Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, welcoming its first guests >>

Over $1 Trillion investment in tourism signals a vote of confidence in the sector's future
13 Aug 2026 : The World Travel & Tourism Council unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting how investment and policy support are key drivers of growth in the global Travel & Tourism sector >>

SITE launches three Specialty Certifications for incentive travel professionals
13 Aug 2026 : On-demand credentials turn psychology, risk readiness and wellness into practical tools for stronger incentive travel programs >>

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Customer Experience is Built One Detail at a Time
Friday, 14th August 2026

In customer experience, details make the difference. Every detail either adds confidence or creates friction. Customer experience is simply the sum of those details >>

The RevPAR Math Most Hotels Get Wrong, Top-Performing Assets Are Now Looking Beyond Occupancy
For many hotel owners and investors, the conversation around RevPAR growth often begins with a familiar question: Can rates be pushed higher? >>

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