U.S. Tourism Faces Crisis as International Visitors Decline Sharply

Strict border enforcement, travel advisories, and anti-American sentiment linked to Trump administration policies drive a projected $120 billion loss for 2025.

International tourism to the U.S. is expected to drop 5% in 2025, reversing earlier growth projections, according to Tourism Economics.
Canadian travel to the U.S. has fallen over 70% year-over-year, with airlines cutting 320,000 seats on cross-border flights through October 2025.
European countries, including the U.K., Germany, and France, have issued travel advisories, warning of detentions and strict U.S. entry enforcement.
Reports of detained visitors, including LGBTQ+ travelers facing challenges with U.S. gender recognition policies, have intensified concerns.
Experts warn the U.S. tourism sector could lose up to $120 billion in 2025, threatening jobs and economic stability in key destinations.

The Sydney Morning Herald