Wednesday, May 22, 2024 U.S. surpasses Spain, securing the top spot in the World Economic Forum Tourism Index with unmatched economic strength and robust tourism growth.
In 2024, the United States leads the Travel & Tourism Development Index, achieving a score of 5.24 beating Spain which received the score of 5.18.
This distinction underscores its prominent role in fostering a conducive environment for travel and tourism development. The U.S.
continues to excel in supporting the sector’s growth, showcasing robust infrastructure, innovative tourism services, and effective policies that collectively enhance the travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. This achievement reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to sustaining and expanding its travel and tourism industry. The United States has emerged as a leader in the global travel and tourism sector for 2024, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest index.
As the top-ranked nation, the U.S. exemplifies the strong correlation between economic prosperity and tourism success, dominating alongside other high-income economies.
Tourism recovery in the U.S. has been particularly robust, with air travel growing by 6% from the previous year, despite a slight slowdown from the double-digit growth rates seen in 2023.
This indicates sustained international and domestic travel interest. The hotel sector experienced mixed results, with a minor decline in room demand offset by a 9% increase in group bookings.
