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U.S. Tourism Faces $50 Billion Crisis Without Action

6/5/2025

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In 2025, the U.S. is bracing for a staggering $50 billion drop in international tourism compared to 2019, with this year's losses already surpassing $12.5 billion. The World Travel & Tourism Council sounds the alarm: without immediate intervention, the recovery could stretch for years, jeopardizing jobs and the livelihoods of communities that thrive on tourism, especially around national parks.

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In 2025, the U.S. is bracing for a staggering $50 billion drop in international tourism compared to 2019, with this year's losses already surpassing $12.5 billion. The World Travel & Tourism Council sounds the alarm: without immediate intervention, the recovery could stretch for years, jeopardizing jobs and the livelihoods of communities that thrive on tourism, especially around national parks.