2025 U.S. Tourism Crisis: Policies, Costs Hit Visitors

February 22, 2026·about 1 month ago·via Travel And Tour World

In 2025, U.S. tourism faces a sharp decline as international visitors drop 6 percent, the only major destination worldwide to shrink amid global growth. Empty airports, closed hotel floors in Times Square, and struggling beach cafes in Venice signal economic strain, with losses reaching billions from 11 million fewer guests.

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