Catch-up podcast: Trump’s tariffs. Saudi Arabia’s tourism surge. Global airline demand slows.
07/04/2025 by WiT

We’re trying something new with our weekly-ish podcast – we’re outsourcing it to Artificial Intelligence. This is both an experiment and, if we’re being honest, a convenient way to digest the top articles of the week from the WiT website into a nugget-of-a-podcast. We’ll release a new episode every other Monday as a way to catch-up with last week’s biggest news and articles from the WiT website.

On this episode, we address current shifts and future concerns within the global and regional travel industries. One piece examines the potential impact of new US tariffs on Asian travel, considering both negative consequences and the possibility of increased intra-Asia travel as a buffer.

Another report highlights the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s online travel agency market, detailing key players and significant increases in booking volumes for both air and hotel sectors. Finally, the International Air Transport Association provides data on global passenger demand for February 2025, noting a slight overall increase but also regional variations and concerns about North American markets.

 


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Featured stories:

Trump, tariffs and travel: How will the turbulence play out in Asia?

Saudi Arabia Online Travel Agency (OTA) market skyrockets | OTA air GBV hits US$1.9 billion, hotel climbs to $2.3 billion

https://www.webintravel.com/air-passenger-demand-dips-slightly-in-february/

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