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International Tourism Spending Set to Drop 3.2% in 2025

11/12/2025

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A U.S. Travel Association report projects a 3.2% drop in international tourism spending in 2025, totaling $5.7 billion.
The decrease stems from fewer Canadian visitors amid strained U.S.-Canada relations under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rena Hans of Toronto says Canadians are vacationing elsewhere because of Trump's policies and trade barriers.
In Kalispell, Montana, international visitor spending fell 39% from January to September, prompting efforts to attract remaining tourists.

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Story summary

A U.S. Travel Association report projects a 3.2% drop in international tourism spending in 2025, totaling $5.7 billion.
The decrease stems from fewer Canadian visitors amid strained U.S.-Canada relations under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rena Hans of Toronto says Canadians are vacationing elsewhere because of Trump's policies and trade barriers.
In Kalispell, Montana, international visitor spending fell 39% from January to September, prompting efforts to attract remaining tourists.