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US Foreign Visitor Numbers Plummet Amid Global Tourism Growth

2/25/2026

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In 2025, the United States saw a 6% decline in foreign visitors, despite global tourism growth, as reported by the World Travel and Tourism Council.
January 2026 continued this trend with a 4.8% drop in inbound visitors, including a 28% decrease in Canadian tourists compared to January 2024.
Key markets like Germany and France also experienced significant declines, while British visitors increased slightly by 0.5%.
A London family canceled their $16,000 Disney World vacation due to concerns over recent violent incidents involving ICE agents and negative comments from President Trump.

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Story summary

In 2025, the United States saw a 6% decline in foreign visitors, despite global tourism growth, as reported by the World Travel and Tourism Council.
January 2026 continued this trend with a 4.8% drop in inbound visitors, including a 28% decrease in Canadian tourists compared to January 2024.
Key markets like Germany and France also experienced significant declines, while British visitors increased slightly by 0.5%.
A London family canceled their $16,000 Disney World vacation due to concerns over recent violent incidents involving ICE agents and negative comments from President Trump.