
# Insights

Access dedicated tools and read insights, articles, opinions and more from the Forum and our partners.


## Featured reports


### Future of Travel and Tourism: Embracing Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

The briefing paper on the future of travel and tourism, developed in collaboration with Kearney.

[Read more](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Travel_and_Tourism_2025.pdf)


### The Principles for Transformative Tourism

The Principles for Transformative Tourism outline a future where travel and tourism serve as a force for good - driving global resilience, equity, and prosperity while serving as a steward of sustainability, cultural understanding, and inclusive economic growth.

[Read more](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Travel_and_Tourism_2025.pdf)


### Improving Social Outcomes in Urban Development: A Playbook for Practitioners

This white paper outlines six core principles supported by case studies that city leaders, the private sector and communities can use to embed social value goals in the redevelopment process from the start.

[Read more](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Improving_Social_Outcomes_in_Urban_Development_2024.pdf)


### Scaling Investment in EV Charging: A Policy Roadmap for Cities

This paper offers a strategic policy roadmap that city governments can use to scale investment in EV charging infrastructure.

[Read more](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Scaling_Investment_in_EV_Charging_Infrastructure_2024.pdf)


## Recent insights


## Featured Content

### Rethinking 24-hour cities: night-time strategies to address urban challenges and thrive

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/01/24-hour-cities-night-time-strategies-urban-challenges/)

### The 7 tourism and travel myths that mask its sustainable development potential

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### 3 ways travel can shape the future of global connectivity

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/travel-can-shape-the-future-of-global-connectivity/)

### The future of tourism: Embracing destination readiness for sustainable growth

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/future-of-tourism-embracing-destination-readiness/)

### Can technology open new horizons to democratize travel?

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/technology-travel-vertical-ai/)

### How nature-positive cities are helping to create a more sustainable and resilient world

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/why-the-building-blocks-of-nature-positive-cities-must-go-beyond-concrete/)

### To regenerate cities' urban cores, local perspectives are key

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/regenerate-cities-urban-cores-local-perspectives-key/)

### How San Francisco is driving urban biodiversity solutions for a greener future

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/san-francisco-urban-biodiversity-nature-based-solutions/)

### Rising global temperatures are already affecting the tourism industry - here's how

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[Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/08/temperatures-tourism-climate-impact/)


## Public discussions


### Mass Events, Massive Gains?

How can the public and private sectors leverage global gatherings – from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympics – to create lasting impact?

[Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/mass-events-massive-gains/)


### The Way We Will Travel

What transformations in the tourism sector shaping the future of destinations and how do we ensure no one is left in the middle seat?

[Watch](https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/destinations-of-tomorrow/)


### Join global leaders from across business, government and civil society

Learn more how to get involved with us.

[Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/good-growth-coalition/get-involved)

