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International Travel Declines in 2025 Amid Shutdown Risks

10/5/2025

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International visitors are projected to fall 6.3% to 67.9 million in 2025, the first drop since 2020, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
International visitor spending is projected to drop 3.2% to $173 billion in 2025.
Domestic travel remains stable, with U.S. travelers spending $1.2 trillion in 2025.
The government shutdown could cost $1 billion weekly.

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Story summary

International visitors are projected to fall 6.3% to 67.9 million in 2025, the first drop since 2020, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
International visitor spending is projected to drop 3.2% to $173 billion in 2025.
Domestic travel remains stable, with U.S. travelers spending $1.2 trillion in 2025.
The government shutdown could cost $1 billion weekly.