According to an Oxford Economics report, it is projected that visitor spending in the US will decrease by US$8.5 billion, as the American tourism industry continues to take a hit due to tighter immigration policies. With travelers to the US now subject to more scrutiny and tougher screening measures, this has affected the industry, prompting tourists to refrain from visiting America.
Indeed, in a research briefing on May 21, Aran Ryan, director of industry studies at research institution Tourism Economics, mentioned that it is expected that international arrivals to the US will decrease by 8.7% for the year’s total.
International travelers are changing their travel plans amidst growing concerns about conditions in the US following President Donald Trump’s recent policies. The airline industry notes a trend in flight cancellations to the United States, making industry experts weary that a downfall of tourism to the US will impact its already shaky economy.
Tourism Economics blames "polarizing rhetoric" as a key reason the American tourism industry is expected to experience a significant loss in 2025. Early projections estimate that the travel industry will see a more than $60 billion loss, as international travelers choose safer locations for their vacations.
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