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The Neither Economy: Travel’s Big Blind Spot

The travel industry often overlooks a massive segment of cross-border movers who fall between the categories of local and tourist, despite their significant impact on regional travel and economies.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Recognize the "Neither Economy" of cross-border workers who are neither traditional tourists nor permanent residents but frequent travelers.
  2. 2Adapt services for labor migrants who drive significant volume in regional aviation hubs and remittance-linked travel.
  3. 3Monitor APAC growth trends and geopolitical disruptions like the Iran conflict that impact oil prices and freight stability.

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Source: Skift

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