Research Briefing | Sep 7, 2021

Global Travel Highlights – August 2021

Ipad Frame - Global travel highlights - Aug 2021

Recovery in both domestic and international travel is underway in the second half of 2021, despite some larger adverse impacts for the year to date than previously expected.

What you will learn from this report:

Growth in domestic travel in 2021 will be key to reviving the travel industry.
Vaccination success has strengthened the international travel recovery’s potential.
Europe is expected to enjoy the most robust recovery in international travel by 2024.
Downside risks have eased but remain present.

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