Tourism: Is tourism the new business travel?

Tourism travel to Latin America and the Caribbean reached new highs following the pandemic and growth is only forecast to continue. The regional middle class is showing new affinity for travel, and continued expansion in connectivity is adding a new wave of intercontinental travellers. At the same time, regional business travel remains depressed and forecasts indicate that corporate travel in the region is still years away from a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels.

• How do regional carriers pivot to accommodate the new passenger mix?

• What are the key travel trends that are fueling demand for travel to regional destinations?

• How do airlines develop new revenue streams to benefit from the growth in local and intercontinental tourism?