United States Ranks Second Globally in 2026 Travel Tourism Development Index
The United States has secured the second position in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI), achieving a score of 5.23 out of 7. This places the U.S. just behind Japan, which leads with a score of 5.27, and slightly ahead of Spain, which ranked third with 5.22. The TTDI evaluates 110 economies based on 102 indicators across 17 pillars, including tourism policy, enabling environments, infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, and sustainability. The index measures the conditions that support competitive and sustainable tourism development, rather than solely focusing on visitor numbers or revenue. Europe demonstrates strong performance in the rankings, with six of the top ten economies located on the continent, highlighting its robust tourism infrastructure, connectivity, and rich cultural assets. Conversely, countries in regions like sub-Saharan Africa face significant challenges in infrastructure and investment, despite possessing notable natural and cultural attra...
