INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
International Trade Administration and industry analysts show foreign tourism to the United States has dropped sharply in 2025.International
air arrivals fell 10% in March compared to the previous year, while total foreign visitors dropped 12%
controls, increased detentions at airports, and a rise in protectionist rhetoric
led to widespread calls for boycotts and a drop in travel demand
Goldman Sachs projects the tourism slump and related boycotts could cost the U.S
economy up to $90 billion in 2025, or 0.3% of GDP.Tourism, which generated $254 billion in revenue in 2024 and accounted for 2.5% of GDP,
now faces a reversal of post-pandemic recovery
Tourism Faces Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic, $90 Billion at Risk
(Photo Internet reproduction)Western European visitors with overnight stays fell 17% in March, with Germany, Ireland, and Norway seeing
Canadian air arrivals fell 13.5%, and land arrivals dropped 31.9%
Las Vegas expects a 5% fall in hotel tax revenue.Major hotel chains and airlines report lower bookings and have cut profit forecasts
Tourism Economics revised its 2025 forecast from 9% growth to a 9.4% decline.The U.S
retail sector could lose up to $20 billion in tourist spending
The strong dollar and higher travel costs have further discouraged visitors
now faces a delayed tourism recovery, with ripple effects across airlines, hotels, and local economies.
