Nowadays, distances seem shorter, and borders are more open, so travelling has become an essential part of the lifestyle. It opens up world destinations for exploring different cultures, promoting tolerance and creating opportunities for international cooperation.
In May 2024, Mastercard released its fifth annual report, Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries, identifying current travel industry trends. For example, the report revealed that travellers spend one more day on holiday than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kursiv interviewed Suleyman Sozeri, the company’s vice president for the CIS countries, about how Mastercard turns tourism into a world economic development driver by hard numbers...