Global travel is surging, but tourists aren't coming to the US

[Guno צְבִי]

Despite more people taking international trips globally, the United States is losing ground as a top destination, according to new data.

Last year was one of the best years for the travel and tourism sector, with a 4.1% increase in gross domestic product growth, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) latest economic impact research, sponsored by Chase Travel.

There were 80 million more international travelers in 2025 than in 2024. But many of them are skipping the United States for other locales.

Recent data by the NTTO also showed a 20% decline in Canadian travelers, or 4.2 million fewer visitors, once a major market for the United States.



Previous USA TODAY reporting found several reasons why international travelers are skipping the United
States. Among them are fears of border detainment and gun violence.

The drop in international visitors could spell trouble for the U.S. economy, as travel is one of the country's largest export services.

Global travel is surging, but tourists aren't coming to the US

The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that the United States is falling behind as other regions attract more international travelers.

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[Hawkeye10]

Seeing claims that World Cup in USA will be a disaster.

 

[ULTRA MAGA]

Who gives a fuck if a bunch of tourists stop by or not?

 

[Guno צְבִי]

Who gives a fuck if a bunch of tourists stop by or not?

Americans who have businesses that depend on tourists

 

[Walt]

Who gives a fuck if a bunch of tourists stop by or not?

It is a major source of income for the economy.

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

It is a major source of income for the economy.

Tourism also has a big impact on local economies. Ours is one of them, although most of our visitors are from other states. @Althea who lives in upstate New York has talked about how Canadian tourism has declined there and negatively affected the local economies across the state, and also into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

 

[IBDaMann]

Seeing claims that World Cup in USA will be a disaster.

... and of course, you think they must be absolutely true because you read them on the internet. Great job!

 

[IBDaMann]

It is a major source of income for the economy.

Nope.

 

[Hawkeye10]

... and of course, you think they must be absolutely true because you read them on the internet. Great job!

Are you hearing something different?

 

[Althea]

Tourism also has a big impact on local economies. Ours is one of them, although most of our visitors are from other states. @Althea who lives in upstate New York has talked about how Canadian tourism has declined there and negatively affected the local economies across the state, and also into Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

I think Fla. was hit pretty hard in the cold weather as well. Mexico loves it.

 

[Althea]

Despite more people taking international trips globally, the United States is losing ground as a top destination, according to new data.

Last year was one of the best years for the travel and tourism sector, with a 4.1% increase in gross domestic product growth, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) latest economic impact research, sponsored by Chase Travel.

There were 80 million more international travelers in 2025 than in 2024. But many of them are skipping the United States for other locales.

Recent data by the NTTO also showed a 20% decline in Canadian travelers, or 4.2 million fewer visitors, once a major market for the United States.



Previous USA TODAY reporting found several reasons why international travelers are skipping the United
States. Among them are fears of border detainment and gun violence.

The drop in international visitors could spell trouble for the U.S. economy, as travel is one of the country's largest export services.

Global travel is surging, but tourists aren't coming to the US

The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that the United States is falling behind as other regions attract more international travelers.

www.yahoo.com

Being accosted at airports was one reason. With legal immigrants and otherwise properly documented individuals being assaulted and arrested on the streets, why would anyone want to risk that?

Spite is a big reason as well. The world is teaching trump a little lesson in foreign policy. As if he's capable of learning anything.

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

I think Fla. was hit pretty hard in the cold weather as well. Mexico loves it.

So much winning. Thanks, Trump!

 

[IBDaMann]

Are you hearing something different?

I'm seeing everything under the sun.

Why would you believe the future projection that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be a disaster? Why should any rational adult believe it?

 

[Hawkeye10]

I'm seeing everything under the sun.

Why would you believe the future projection that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be a disaster? Why should any rational adult believe it?

I heard that Seattle hotel rates have been cut in half.

That is something to notice.

 

[ThatOwlWoman]

Being accosted at airports was one reason. With legal immigrants and otherwise properly documented individuals being assaulted and arrested on the streets, why would anyone want to risk that?

Spite is a big reason as well. The world is teaching trump a little lesson in foreign policy. As if he's capable of learning anything.

The bad thing is this doesn't hurt him, really, even though his businesses are in the hospitality sector. It does hurt regular people though who depend on tourism to make a living.

 

[Lionfish]

Seeing claims that World Cup in USA will be a disaster.

Ya, NJ is charging $100 per train trip to see men kick a ball around.

 

[Grokmaster]

Despite more people taking international trips globally, the United States is losing ground as a top destination, according to new data.

Last year was one of the best years for the travel and tourism sector, with a 4.1% increase in gross domestic product growth, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) latest economic impact research, sponsored by Chase Travel.

There were 80 million more international travelers in 2025 than in 2024. But many of them are skipping the United States for other locales.

Recent data by the NTTO also showed a 20% decline in Canadian travelers, or 4.2 million fewer visitors, once a major market for the United States.



Previous USA TODAY reporting found several reasons why international travelers are skipping the United
States. Among them are fears of border detainment and gun violence.

The drop in international visitors could spell trouble for the U.S. economy, as travel is one of the country's largest export services.

Global travel is surging, but tourists aren't coming to the US

The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that the United States is falling behind as other regions attract more international travelers.

www.yahoo.com

There were 80 million more international travelers in 2025 than in 2024.

 

[Crepitus]

Despite more people taking international trips globally, the United States is losing ground as a top destination, according to new data.

Last year was one of the best years for the travel and tourism sector, with a 4.1% increase in gross domestic product growth, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) latest economic impact research, sponsored by Chase Travel.

There were 80 million more international travelers in 2025 than in 2024. But many of them are skipping the United States for other locales.

Recent data by the NTTO also showed a 20% decline in Canadian travelers, or 4.2 million fewer visitors, once a major market for the United States.



Previous USA TODAY reporting found several reasons why international travelers are skipping the United
States. Among them are fears of border detainment and gun violence.

The drop in international visitors could spell trouble for the U.S. economy, as travel is one of the country's largest export services.

Global travel is surging, but tourists aren't coming to the US

The World Travel & Tourism Council warns that the United States is falling behind as other regions attract more international travelers.

www.yahoo.com

They are afraid they will get summarily deported to some country they've never heard of justy because they have dark skin or an accent.

 

[ULTRA MAGA]

It is a major source of income for the economy.

We'll get by just fine. Maybe the hospitality minimum wage workers can go learn a skill other than kissing peoples ass' and be an actual asset to America.