Industry executives say looser restrictions on travel in Asia could add more steam to the travel rebound.
Tourists are flocking back to cities. Big weddings and conferences are once again taking over hotels. The long-awaited rebound of business travel is gaining steam. And the reopening of China could stoke demand further.
Travel companies, after reporting mostly strong trends in recent quarters, are predicting another bustling year amid signs that travelers are prioritizing spending on trips. Consumers are shrugging off surging prices for everything from airfares and hotel rooms to dining out, and industry executives say there is little sign of a travel slowdown coming.