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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