India, June 29 -- RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd. has released its latest summer travel insights through its subsidiary Sojern, indicating that global travel demand remains resilient despite higher airfares, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty.
The report noted that the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 has significantly reshaped global travel patterns, boosting demand across several host cities in the U.S. and Canada. However, the tournament has largely redistributed travel demand rather than creating a broad surge in bookings.
According to the report, U.S. outbound flight bookings have risen 13% year-on-year, while hotel searches have declined 16%, suggesting travellers are securing flights early but delaying accommodation booki...