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US Foreign Tourism Drops 6%, Families Cancel Vacations
3/1/2026
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Story summary
- The United States experienced a 6% decline in foreign tourism in 2026, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a trend that prompted a London family to cancel a $16,000 Disney World vacation.
- In January 2026, inbound visitors fell 4.8% from January 2025.
- Canada posted a 28% drop.
- Germany and France declined.
- British visitors rose 0.5%.
