The tourism and hospitality industry spans across tourism product and service industry sectors such as destinations, restaurants, hotels and the broader tourism industry (e.g. cruise ships). Tourism and hospitality is one of the largest job creators and economic contributors globally. In some seasonal markets with less industry, tourism & hospitality sometimes makes up the majority of the economy.
Like every industry, the world of tourism and hospitality changes continuously, full of excitements and challenges. As new technologies make travel more accessible, enable the hospitality industry to grow and expand in new ways; unpredictable global crisis potentially have pernicious impact on the industry too. Forward-thinking industry players should always be aware of the leading industry trends so they can ensure their own businesses stay competitive and relevant.