The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has projected that the travel and tourism industry in Central and South America is set to achieve growth rates that will exceed those experienced globally in 2026. This forecast highlights the region’s potential for an accelerated expansion within the next year.
Visitor Spending and Domestic Demand Support Growth
The WTTC’s outlook attributes this expected growth to rising visitor expenditures as well as robust domestic tourism activity. These factors are believed to be contributing significantly to the sector’s positive momentum. Recent data compiled by the WTTC underpin these projections, indicating an uptrend in both international and local travel demand throughout Central
and South America.
While specific figures on growth percentages or spending are not detailed in the forecast, the outlook suggests a promising year ahead for the region’s travel and tourism sector. The combined influence of increased visitor spending and strong domestic travel needs positions Central and South America to outperform the global tourism growth averages in 2026.
