Overview

• 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.