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U.S. Foreign Visitor Spending Set to Plummet $8.5 Billion

5/29/2025

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Foreign visitor spending in the U.S. is projected to plummet by $8.5 billion this year, reflecting a 5% decline driven by unfavorable views on trade and immigration policies. With international arrivals anticipated to drop by 9%, the U.S. Travel Association raises alarms about a staggering potential loss of $21 billion in travel revenue by 2025 if these trends persist.

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Foreign visitor spending in the U.S. is projected to plummet by $8.5 billion this year, reflecting a 5% decline driven by unfavorable views on trade and immigration policies. With international arrivals anticipated to drop by 9%, the U.S. Travel Association raises alarms about a staggering potential loss of $21 billion in travel revenue by 2025 if these trends persist.