TPDI Global Report · Q2 2026
The Double
Threat
Platform Dependence & AI Invisibility in Global Tourism Markets
The first global index measuring how dependent tourism markets are on booking platforms — and how unprepared independent operators are for the AI-driven booking ecosystem emerging now.
Preliminary findings · 112 markets analyzed
79%
Average platform dependence globally
Preliminary · 112 markets
47%
Direct operators scoring below 40/100 on AI readiness
ARI · Agentic Readiness Index
17
Months estimated before AI agents dominate discovery
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What's inside
1,200 markets. 50+ countries. Two structural crises most of the industry doesn't see yet.
PART 01
Platform Dependence
Global TPDI rankings, regional analysis, activity breakdown
PART 02
The AI Invisibility Crisis
ARI scores, technical gap analysis, operator readiness
PART 03
Regional Deep Dives
Latin America vs Europe vs North America
PART 04
The 18-Month Window
What operators, DMOs and investors need to do — now
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Free PDF. No paywall. Published at 1,200 markets. Expected Q2 2026.
"Independent operators who survived OTA dominance are structurally unprepared for AI-powered booking agents now entering the market."
— The Double Threat · TPDI Global Report Q2 2026