Three reasons tourists are cancelling their trips to the US
International travel spending in the US is projected to drop by 7 per cent or $12.5 billion in 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
Unpopular Trump administration policies, border crossing anxieties, and an unfavourable exchange rate are cited as key factors deterring international tourists.
The US is the only one of 184 countries experiencing a decline in international visitor spending.
While domestic tourism accounts for 90 per cent of US travel spending, international visitors, especially Canadians, significantly outspend American travellers.
Travel from Canada and Mexico, major sources of inbound tourism, has decreased by approximately 20 per cent year-over-year.
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