By 2040, 77% of the world’s $15 trillion travel spending will happen without crossing a single border.
Domestic travel will command $11.7 trillion, 77% of all leisure spending. That’s triple today’s $4.1 trillion and it’s growing faster than international travel, according to a recent travel publication by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
The breakdown:
Domestic: $4.1T → $11.7T (3x growth)
Regional: $710B → $2.1T (3x growth)
International: $425B → $1.4T (3.3x growth)
Why this changes everything:
That Saudi family choosing Riyadh over Rome. The Chinese millennial weekend-tripping to rural provinces instead of Paris. The German couple picking Bavaria over Bangkok.
People aren’t just traveling differently, they’re redefining what « exotic » means.
Sometimes the most beautiful destination is the one you’ve never truly explored, just hours from home.
For destinations, this means:
→ Your biggest opportunity might be in your backyard
→ Regional partnerships become crucial (6.9% CAGR)
→ The « staycation » trend has serious, profitable legs
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Infographic Credit: BCG Unpacking the $15 Trillion Opportunity in Leisure Travel
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