Featured content
U.S. Perspectives
Visa U.S. Economic Forecast
The latest updated monthly forecast from the Visa Business and Economics team.
U.S. Regional Economic Outlook: Where is the slowdown?
In the coming downturn, regions heavily dependent on certain industries could see less resilience than others.
Visa U.S. Regional Forecast
The latest updated regional forecast data from the Visa Business and Economics team.
Travel Insights
Strong midyear global travel likely but destination mix may be changing
Global travel has steadily increased through 2023, priming the summer travel season for further gains.
China’s reopening sets global travel on path to full recovery in 2023
Three years after the World Health Organization designated COVID-19 a global pandemic, a full recovery is finally in sight for the global travel and tourism industry—the earliest and hardest-hit sector of the economy.
Global Perspectives
Access Tomorrow interview with Visa CEMEA economist, Mohamed Bardastani
Mohamed explores the pivotal economic events of 2023 and his assessment of what's on the horizon for 2024.
Weekends are the new weekdays for restaurants, as remote work alters traffic to urban centers
The rise of remote work is changing consumer spending patterns in major cities.
Canada’s solitary revolution: Rise of single-person households creates business opportunities
With single people now accounting for one-third of Canadian households, merchants are tailoring products and services to this growing demographic.
Meet the team
About Visa Business and Economic Insights
Spending trends
Track and understand economic conditions impacting consumer spending.
Travel insights
Take advantage of global tourism and travel trends.
Global perspectives
Identify global markets with growth potential.