US is losing global tourists even as travel booms worldwide
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The US is losing its share of international tourists despite global travel growth, with North America being the slowest-growing tourism market in 2025. The decline in international visitors could harm the US economy, as travel is a significant export service.
The US is experiencing a decline in international tourists despite a global surge in travel. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, North America was the slowest-growing tourism market in 2025, with the US rising by less than 1%. In contrast, the Asia-Pacific region grew by 8.2%. The decline is attributed to increased scrutiny at US borders and reports of detainments and deportations, which deterred international visitors. The US Travel Association reported that visitor spending supported 15 million US jobs and generated $3 trillion in economic output in 2025. However, international visitors declined by 2.3%, opting for other destinations. The drop in international visitors could spell trouble for the US economy, as travel is one of the country's largest export services.
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