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US Tourism Crisis Sparks Calls to Shift 2026 World Cup

3/31/2025

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The US Travel Association raises alarms as tourism plummets, with the nation's global market share shrinking from 12.8% in 2015 to a mere 9.1% today. As fears grow about the treatment of international guests, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, there are urgent calls to shift the games to Canada and Mexico for better safety.

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The US Travel Association raises alarms as tourism plummets, with the nation's global market share shrinking from 12.8% in 2015 to a mere 9.1% today. As fears grow about the treatment of international guests, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, there are urgent calls to shift the games to Canada and Mexico for better safety.