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Why Foreign Tourism to the U.S. Is Declining Under Trump

A combination of travel restrictions and anti-American sentiment has led to a decrease in international tourism during Trump's second term.

Reason

Have your say and nominate the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World – inviting people to nominate modern landmarks built since 1801.

Euronews

Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could ‘significantly deter demand’ for Europe

The World Travel and Tourism Council has called for a better border system

The Independent UK

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EES at a 'critical point': Europe's aviation sector urges EU to show more flexibility

In an open letter, Europe's airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays of up to five hours are disrupting passengers, flights and tourism.

Euronews

Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise ship passengers to €30 a day

The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked.

Euronews

US on track to lose its title as the world’s leading tourism economy

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The Independent UK

China on track to surpass US as world’s leading travel and tourism economy

More than 68 million international visitors arrived in China in 2025

The Independent UK

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2026 World Cup fuels tourism boom in North America with Canada in the lead

This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across the region, with Canada leading the way, ahead of Mexico and the United States, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Euronews

Visitors to US dropped by millions last year in biggest decline since Covid-19 pandemic

The United States tourism office originally forecast a four million increase in visitors – the reality was the opposite

The Independent UK

Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath

More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.

Euronews

Cruise tourism boom boosts employment: One job for every 20 passengers

The cruise tourism sector is establishing itself as a global engine capable of generating millions of jobs and billions in economic activity.

Euronews

Tourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions

Foreign tourists are big spenders for the U.S. economy. Even a World Cup might not be enough to bring all of them back.

Fortune

‘America must be more welcoming’: Tourist visits to the US are falling, led by one country

China is rapidly gaining ground on America as the No.1 global tourism destination

The Independent UK

Cruising provides a £147bn global economic boost, report says

A study by the World Travel and Tourism Council has detailed the sector’s financial value

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Euronews

Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe

The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.

The Times of India

Iran war hits tourism across Middle East: How much could the region be losing?

The war in Iran is now inflicting heavy economic damage across the wider Middle East, with the region’s tourism and travel industry losing an estimated $600 million a day as airspace closures and security fears disrupt international travel.

The Independent UK

Iran war costing travel industry £450m per day – but ‘quick’ recovery predicted

Exclusive: Cheap tickets and connectivity will lure passengers back to Gulf airlines, say experts

Euronews

‘Real economic consequences’: US warned over ESTA visa changes

Research by the World Travel and Tourism Council reveals that the US risks losing 157,000 jobs and up to 4.7 million international tourists.

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Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.

The Independent UK

London’s loss is Madrid’s gain as global tourism body abandons UK due to Brexit

Exclusive: World Travel and Tourism Council blames ‘challenges linked to Brexit, such as constraints on talent mobility’ for exit

The Independent UK

Major global travel and tourism group to quit London HQ and move to Europe because of Brexit

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK

Euronews

Europe reaffirms its leadership in tourism and forecasts another record in 2025

The World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit has returned to Europe for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

US is the only country facing tourism decline as Trump policies to cost $29 billion in visitor revenue: study

Study from World Travel & Tourism Council looked at the economic impact of tourism in 184 countries

International Business Times

US Set To Lose $12.5 Bn In Foreign Tourism In 2025: Industry

The United States is on track to lose some $12.5 billion in revenue from foreign tourists this year, a tourism industry group said Thursday, as the Trump administration has led a crackdown in immigrants.

The Independent UK

Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here are three reasons why

International travel spending will fall 7 per cent this year, experts say

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