International arrivals, 2025
UN Tourism estimate. Arrivals count trips, rather than unique travellers. Source R01 ↓
Research & intelligence
Context that earns its place.
Primary sources, clear dates and a practical interpretation. Research checked on 14 November 2026; no live pricing feed is connected.
International arrivals, H1 2026
Provisional global estimate. It does not predict demand for a particular route. Source R02 ↓
H1 2026 arrivals growth
Global year-on-year change, with substantial regional variation. Source R02 ↓
Our editorial reading / inference
Less guesswork at the planning stage.
Compare comparable costs
Global travel activity does not tell you what a trip will cost. Put fares, hotel nights and extras into one transparent comparison.
Planning and booking are different
Travel platforms document connected inventory and booking tools. This concept demonstrates planning; commercial integrations remain a later step.
Keep the context current
The 2026 tourism update shows a slower global pace than 2025. Use destination and supplier information for the decisions that follow.
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R01 / 20 January 2026
UN Tourism: international arrivals in 2025 →
Estimated 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals in 2025, up 4%.
High; global estimates, not destination demand or bookable inventory.
R02 / September 2026 edition; live summary reviewed 14 November 2026
UN Tourism: World Tourism Barometer →
Estimated 690 million international arrivals in H1 2026; growth of 0.4%.
High; provisional global arrivals, not unique people or transaction volumes.
E01 / 11 May 2026
Expedia Group: unified B2B and Supply →
Alfonso Paredes appointed President, B2B & Chief Commercial Officer.
High; announced organisation and platform direction.
E03 / Undated; reviewed 14 November 2026
Expedia Group Developer Hub →
Documents lodging, flight and other APIs, white-label and redirect products.
High for published capabilities; commercial approval and integration are separate.
T01 / 15 September 2026
Trip.com Group: Q2 and H1 2026 results →
Accommodation, transportation, packaged tours and corporate travel are reported activities; Jane Sun identified as CEO.
High for issuer reporting; acquisition intent unverified.
L01 / 17 June 2026
lastminute.com: AI-powered transformation →
Company targets AI adoption and customer-facing applications; Alessandro Petazzi identified as CEO.
High for announced strategy, not realised benefits.
L03 / 29 October 2026
lastminute.com: Q3 2026 update →
Company describes softer demand, higher travel prices and disciplined marketing investment.
High for issuer report; tempers acquisition appetite assumption.