U.S. Faces Sharp Decline in International Tourism as Policies and Detentions Deter Visitors

Stricter border enforcement, travel advisories, and economic factors are projected to cost the U.S. billions in lost tourism revenue in 2025.

International tourism to the U.S. is projected to drop by 5% in 2025, driven by stricter border enforcement, detentions, and polarizing policies under the Trump administration.
European countries, including Germany and the UK, have updated travel advisories warning citizens about stricter U.S. entry rules and potential detentions.
Specific incidents, such as the detentions of a German citizen and a Welsh traveler, have raised global concerns about mistreatment of international visitors at U.S. borders.
Economic factors, including a strong U.S. dollar, are further discouraging international travel, compounding the impact of strained geopolitical relations.
The U.S. tourism industry, already struggling to recover from the pandemic, risks losing billions of dollars annually as international visitors opt for alternative destinations like Canada and Europe.