The recent wave of high-profile arrests and detentions of travellers, particularly under Donald Trump's immigration policies, is causing a substantial downturn in US tourism. Experts note that several western travellers have been refused entry or detained on flimsy grounds, resulting in countries like Germany and the UK issuing travel advisories warning of increased risks. Prior projections for tourism growth have been revised to a 9% decrease, leading to predictions of a $64 billion shortfall. Adam Sacks from Tourism Economics highlights that negative rhetoric contributes to this downturn.
There's been a dramatic shift in our outlook...You're looking at a much weaker economic engine than what otherwise would've been, not just because of tariffs, but the rhetoric and condescending tone around it.
Germany updated travel guidance for travelling to the US, warning that breaking entry rules could lead not just to a rejection as before, but arrest or even detention.
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