Foreign Tourists Shun U.S. – $12.5 Billion Drop Forecast
Washington, D.C.: International visitors are expected to spend $12.5 billion less in the U.S. this year than in 2024—indicating a steep decline in foreign tourism not seen in decades. Analysts cite rising anti-American sentiment, complicated visa protocols, a strong dollar, and high-profile detentions of foreign nationals for the drop. Major gateway cities, including New York and Los Angeles, have noted double-digit percentage falls in arrivals from key markets like the UK, Germany, and Canada. With foreign visitors typically outspending domestic tourists by a large margin, the downturn could hit local economies hard.
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Key Entities
- • World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC): Projects worldwide travel trends; reported the U.S. is uniquely facing a decline.
- • US Travel Association: Industry group tracking spending, highlighting foreign visitor shortfalls.
- • Gov. Kathy Hochul (NY): Flagged significant dip in Canadian bookings near upstate New York border towns.
- • Overseas tourists (various countries): Once a major source of high spending, many citing reasons for skipping U.S. trips.
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