New research indicates a predicted 8.5% decline in international tourism to the U.S. this year, reflecting negative sentiment stemming from divisive rhetoric by the Trump administration. This downturn is expected to result in an $8.5 billion loss in visitor spending. The report highlights that relationships with key allies, especially Canada, which may see a drop of 20.2%, contribute to the decline. The outlook is notably worse than earlier predictions and suggests traveler concerns regarding safety and sentiment about U.S. policies are negatively impacting tourism.
Negative sentiment effects referenced in our prior research explain our view that Trump administration rhetoric and policies have contributed to a mix of traveler backlash and concerns about traveling to the U.S.
Tourism Economics predicts an 8.5% decline in international tourism to the United States this year, which translates to an $8.5 billion drop in visitor spending.
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