Hold onto your boarding passes, folks—U.S. tourism is bracing for turbulence.
New data reveals international travel to the U.S. is plummeting, with a jaw-dropping $64 billion loss forecasted for 2025. Let’s break it down:
📊 By the Numbers
International visitors (excluding Canada and Mexico) fell 12% in March alone, while Mexican air arrivals crashed 23% year-over-year. Even Canada, the top source of tourists, isn’t immune—its visitors now make up just a quarter of all inbound travelers.
💡 Why It Matters
The Tourism Economics report flipped the script: Instead of an expected 8.8% rise, experts now predict a 5.1% drop in visits. Think empty hotel pools, quiet attractions, and a ripple effect across service industries.
🌍 The Bigger Picture
This isn’t just a bad season—it’s a trend. Analysts blame shifting travel priorities, economic uncertainty, and maybe even those viral TikTok rants about U.S. visa delays. One thing’s clear: The U.S. needs a tourism glow-up, stat.
