According to the latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) by the World Travel & Tourism Council, with Chase Travel as lead research partner, the sector contributed a record USD 11.6 trillion to the global economy in 2025—accounting for 9.8% of global GDP. International travel reached 1.54 billion overnight arrivals in 2025, translating into approximately 4.2 million people travelling globally every day—surpassing both pre-pandemic benchmarks and last year’s levels.
