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U.S. Tourism Drops 4% Amid Tight Visa Policies

2/13/2026

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  • The United States posted a 4% decline in international visitors in 2025.
  • Global tourism rose 4% worldwide in 2025.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s contentious foreign policies and anti-immigrant stance have tightened visa access.
  • Julia Simpson, CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), says the United States is signaling a "closed" status.
  • Hong Kong is preparing for a surge in Lunar New Year tourism.