Phoenix68
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"The United States remains the largest travel market in the world and retained its position in 2025. However, it is losing ground. Last year, the U.S. experienced a $lump in visitor numbers and international spending, driven in part by Canadians choosing to stay away. This has co$t the country billions of dollars in revenue, and if the downward trend continues, it could lose its top position to China.
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Several reports indicate the U.S. is losing international visitors. According to a new assessment by the World Travel & Tourism Council, 80 million more people traveled internationally in 2025 compared with 2024, making it a bumper year for global travel. However, the U.S. did not benefit from the increase. Visitor numbers dropped by 5.5%, and international spending fell to $176 Billion from $184 Billion.
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Canadian travelers have turned away from the U.S. in large numbers. There were 4.2 million fewer Canadians crossing the border in 2025, discouraged by Spanky's tariff policies and comments about making Canada the 51st state. Vi$itor$ from Germany, India, and France have also declined, significantly. As a region, North America saw just 1% growth, compared with global tourism growth of 4.1%."
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Several reports indicate the U.S. is losing international visitors. According to a new assessment by the World Travel & Tourism Council, 80 million more people traveled internationally in 2025 compared with 2024, making it a bumper year for global travel. However, the U.S. did not benefit from the increase. Visitor numbers dropped by 5.5%, and international spending fell to $176 Billion from $184 Billion.
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Canadian travelers have turned away from the U.S. in large numbers. There were 4.2 million fewer Canadians crossing the border in 2025, discouraged by Spanky's tariff policies and comments about making Canada the 51st state. Vi$itor$ from Germany, India, and France have also declined, significantly. As a region, North America saw just 1% growth, compared with global tourism growth of 4.1%."
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