The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has forecast that tourism and travel sectors in Central and South America are predicted to experience growth in 2026 that will surpass global averages. This projection highlights the regions as leading contributors to worldwide tourism expansion in the upcoming year.
According to the WTTC’s outlook, both Central America and South America are expected to see their travel sectors expand at a rate greater than that of the overall global tourism industry during 2026. This suggests these regions will play a significant role in driving worldwide travel growth.
Travel industry stakeholders and observers can
anticipate increased activity in these markets throughout 2026, reflecting their emerging prominence within global travel trends. While specific growth figures or economic impacts were not disclosed, the WTTC’s report points to a robust regional tourism sector poised to outpace the global average.
