Research

Monthly member-exclusive summary of the latest economic, consumer and travel indicators, trends and analysis featuring key highlights from the Travel Recovery Insights Dashboard.

The most comprehensive and centralized source for high-frequency intelligence on the U.S. travel industry and the broader economy. Updated monthly.

The Business Travel Index (BTI), developed by Tourism Economics, adds unique context in light of current economic conditions and business travel activity in the U.S. during the most recent quarter, based on indicators such as hotel room demand, air passenger volumes, and arrivals of international business travelers.

Leisure travel is expected to be off the charts this summer—surpassing 2021 and approaching pre-pandemic levels. However, hurdles to a full leisure travel recovery remain.

As we head into summer, we know leisure travel leads the industry's recovery, but what are expectations for business and international? Mark your calendars to join us for the Semi-Annual Forecast...

Days after the U.S. reopened its land and air borders to vaccinated international visitors, U.S. Travel Association released its biannual forecast which shows an uneven recovery for the international inbound and business travel segments, while domestic leisure travel has returned to near pre-pandemic levels.