{"id":450,"date":"2020-04-01T04:53:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T04:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hashstudioz\/?p=450"},"modified":"2026-05-29T12:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:57:04","slug":"tough-time-for-travel-business-see-how-to-survive-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/tough-time-for-travel-business-see-how-to-survive-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tough Times for Travel Businesses: How to Survive, Adapt, and Grow During Industry Disruption (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The global travel and tourism economy contributed USD 11.6 trillion to global GDP in 2025 and is forecast to reach around USD 12 trillion in 2026, accounting for roughly 9.8\u20139.9% of the world economy. The sector supported 366 million jobs in 2025 (about 1 in 9 jobs worldwide) and is expected to support 376 million jobs in 2026, also representing 1 in 9 jobs globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to IATA, major crisis periods such as the COVID\u201119 pandemic have caused airline revenue losses exceeding USD 100 billion, with later estimates surpassing USD 250 billion in lost passenger revenue. But the real issue is not disruption itself. It is outdated, manual\u2011heavy systems that cannot respond at digital speed.
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In 2026, survival depends on digital maturity, API\u2011first architecture, and automated workflows. This guide outlines how OTAs, DMCs, and travel platforms can stay resilient and competitive in volatile conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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