The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects that the travel and tourism sector in Central and South America will experience a 4.1% GDP growth in 2026. This anticipated expansion highlights the region’s significant momentum within the global tourism landscape for the year ahead.
According to the council’s forecast, the Central and South American travel sector is set to outperform the expected global tourism growth rates in 2026. This positive trajectory is attributed to strengthening visitor spending patterns alongside robust domestic travel demand across the region.








