US Only Country Facing Tourism Decline

Sunday, July 06, 2025

Amid the president's immigration crackdown, travel bans and sweeping global tariffs, the U.S. is expected to be the only one out of 184 countries to see foreign visitor spending fall in 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.

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Halfway through 2025, the U.S. stands out as the world's biggest loser in an otherwise thriving global tourism economy.[image or embed]
" Forbes (@forbes.com) Jul 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM

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More: Based on the research firm's original projections, the U.S. economy was expected to gain $16.3 billion in revenue, according to an analysis by Forbes. Instead, the total deficit may be as high as $28.8 billion.

"This is a wake-up call for the U.S. government," Julia Simpson, president and CEO of WTTC, said in a statement in May. "While other nations are rolling out the welcome mat, the U.S. government is putting up the closed' sign."

The projected decline is driven by an estimated 20 percent drop in Canadian visitors through 2025, who spent $20.5 billion and made up almost a quarter of foreign tourists who came to the U.S. last year.

#1 | Posted by qcp at 2025-07-06 10:00 AM | Reply

If I had the money for it I would move to Canada in a heartbeat.

#2 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-06 10:17 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Heckuva job, fat boy.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-06 10:40 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I've heard the MAGA argument that tourism doesn't matter, sometimes phrased as eff other countries.

Texas is a big MAGA tourism state. There will be squealing.

As if from pigs.

#4 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 10:52 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Oh, I know. Let's charge foreigners more to get into our national parks. That will show them we're the boss ...

#5 | Posted by catdog at 2025-07-06 11:00 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

I'd ask MAGA if their pride is hurt over their native country being shunned, but that's a useless conversation.

#6 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 11:03 AM | Reply

Oh, I know. Let's charge foreigners more to get into our national parks. That will show them we're the boss ...

#5 | POSTED BY CATDOG AT 2025-07-06 11:00 AM

I was just going to say this.

There's a meme going around of a bunch of folks standing on a cliff. There's a bell hanging over the open expanse, and a sign that says, "Ring bell to piss off liberals." The fools are waiting to jump off the cliff to ring it, thereby falling to their deaths.

#7 | Posted by cbob at 2025-07-06 11:17 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

You sure it wasnt one of those "Tourist visa's" that the rest of the world like to use to overstay their welcome? It wont last for long. Once "the world" finds out we dont give a ----, they will be back. We are still the best nation on earth.

#8 | Posted by boaz at 2025-07-06 11:21 AM | Reply | Funny: 2

tourism is down because Democrats have ruined our great cities like NY, SF, Chicago.......nobody wants to go to those cities

#9 | Posted by Maverick at 2025-07-06 11:29 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

N w York was great last year when my wife and I were there, Friienly people; good times.

You don't get out ,

#10 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 11:34 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

And the he Eff Other Countries crowd has made an early appearance,

#11 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 11:35 AM | Reply

MAGATS are morons.

#12 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-06 11:37 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

"Oh, I know. Let's charge foreigners more to get into our national parks."

That's pretty much what every other country does. Even for local parks, sometimes.

#13 | Posted by sentinel at 2025-07-06 11:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Tourist visa's"

Tourist visa's what?

#14 | Posted by sentinel at 2025-07-06 11:59 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

A tourist visa, also known as a visitor visa, is a document that allows a foreign citizen to enter a country for the purpose of tourism or leisure activities. It grants temporary permission to stay in the country for a specific period, usually for recreational activities like sightseeing, visiting friends and family, or pursuing hobbies. It's a type of nonimmigrant visa, meaning it's for temporary stays and not intended for permanent residency

#15 | Posted by boaz at 2025-07-06 12:09 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

Nobody wants to visit the s**thole version of Nazi Germany while Repubicans control the country. We're only 6 months into the fascist dictatorship, and already the rest of the world knows better than to visit here.

#16 | Posted by chuffy at 2025-07-06 12:21 PM | Reply

oh, forgot. the Democrats also let in 10-20M illegals and much of them are in gangs, committed serious crimes, etc...

yep, I wouldn't want to come here either

good news is that this crap is being fixed

#17 | Posted by Maverick at 2025-07-06 12:21 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Tourists don't want to visit the US and get gunned down by MAGA incels.

#18 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-06 12:24 PM | Reply

Thanks, Trump & MAGA

How U.S. Tourists Are Dealing With a New Animosity Overseas

Travel agents and travelers share their playbook for overseas visits in the face of antipathy toward the U.S.

www.wsj.com

#19 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2025-07-06 12:26 PM | Reply

My brother and SIL are headed for Europe.

I got them both Maple Leaf sweatshirts to wear.
imcanada.creator-spring.com

#20 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-06 12:30 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

" the Democrats also let in 10-20M illegals and much of them are in gangs"

Define "much".

All? Most? Some?

Single Digits?

#21 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-07-06 12:32 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

A dictatorship with masked thugs rounding people up willy-nilly in the streets is not a look one usually associates with a tourism hotspot.

#22 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-07-06 12:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 6

good news is that this crap is being fixed

#17 | Posted by Maverick a

Yeah, sure.

Just like weather prediction.

#23 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 12:55 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Keep an eye on the multi-billion dollar 2026 FIFA tournament. Some Europeans posted on Reddit that they cancelled their US trips and others have been complaining to FIFA about Dummkopf Trumpf's ICE policies. Sidenote: Mexicans are starting to chafe from American expats escaping the Trumpf junta because they are driving up housing costs for the locals. Recent protests turned violent.

***THIS IS ALL THE RESULT OF CATEGORY V HURRICANE TRUMPF***

Links:

www.yahoo.com

www.fifa.com

www.independent.co.uk

#24 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 12:57 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 6

After the many ways Trump and Republicans told the rest of the world to go fkkk themselves.

How is this a surprise?

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-06 01:13 PM | Reply

has nothing to do with crime and filth and overpriced all about trump
#25 | POSTED BY FREEWILLY

The crime and filth and overpriced are a direct result of Trump.

#27 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-06 01:14 PM | Reply

All about Trump"-

Exactly.

A singular Trump achievement.

#28 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 01:15 PM | Reply

Illegal immigration now = "tourism"

#29 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-07-06 01:18 PM | Reply

Boaz "best nation on earth" jingoism

Hi Boaz: in what ways are we #1 here in America? Take your time.

#30 | Posted by e1g1 at 2025-07-06 01:21 PM | Reply

nice to see Lfthndtrds already peddling the newest talking point lie.

#31 | Posted by e1g1 at 2025-07-06 01:22 PM | Reply

Why waste money coming to a racist Nation like America?

Trump and conservatives have made sure the rest of the world knows exactly how they feel about non white Americans.

#32 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-06 01:23 PM | Reply

Maybe they are avoiding us because all the Trumpanzian winning n' stuff taking place... makes them jealous n' stuff.

#33 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2025-07-06 01:24 PM | Reply

Illegal immigration now = "illegal immigration"
#29 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

FTFY.

It's racist idiots like you who are destroying America.

#34 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-06 01:27 PM | Reply

Illegal immigration now = "tourism"

#29 | Posted by lfthndthrds

Tourism=tourism, which in turn=money.

You're capacity for denial inspires.

Trump remains Bozo regardless.

#35 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-06 01:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

When traveling abroad I use my 'Fargo' accent and say I am from Southern Canada.

#36 | Posted by mattm at 2025-07-06 01:46 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

#36: Hi Matt: Buy some Canadian decals for your luggage and lapel pins for your jacket: flag-shop.ca

#37 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 01:54 PM | Reply

Trump is giving new life to the phrase, "Ugly Americans".

Now we aren't just ugly if we go to other countries, we are ugly to people who come here, whether as tourists or seeking a new life.

We might as well scrub all the fine hopeful writing offa the Statue of Liberty.

#38 | Posted by Corky at 2025-07-06 02:07 PM | Reply

I work in Yosemite and the fact is that I barely see any tourist coming from Europe. Lots of Indians and Chinese but not too many others. Oh well, you vote for fascist pigs and you get a fascist government that will drive off all of our allies.

#39 | Posted by Wildman62 at 2025-07-06 02:07 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

2nd article

busses not lined up at the border to bring rapist // murderers and thieves easy access to health care / DEBIT CARDS from the taxpayers of ----------- thanks to
governor newscum and stealing medicaide
and snap from US citizens.

#40 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-07-06 02:11 PM | Reply

Everything the brain dead------------ touches dies.

#41 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-06 02:17 PM | Reply

The thing is, the MAGAts are proud of the fact foreigners want to come here. They don't want them here more than they want their money. Kind of pure in its non-capitalist way.
Like, as a kid, I always wondered why Woolworth's lunch counter wouldn't serve black folks, didn't they want the sales? They loved racism and hate more than they loved money.

#42 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-07-06 02:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 5

----,...foreigners don't want to come here...

#43 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-07-06 02:37 PM | Reply

Always glad to help.

#45 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-07-06 02:38 PM | Reply

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#46 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 02:44 PM | Reply

Ironically a Brando movie

#47 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-06 02:59 PM | Reply

#47: I forgot that Brando starred in the movie. I read the book decades ago, which like The Quiet American by Graham Greene, both prophecied America's imminent disaster in Vietnam.

#48 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-06 03:15 PM | Reply

I like Under the Volcano.

#49 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-06 04:02 PM | Reply

oh, also all the Democrats "peaceful protests" that burned public and private property along with looting businesses with molotov cocktails and other devices.. Also includes riots against Police officers and on College Campuses along with Religious violent protests agains the Jews

you don't think foreigners see this ----?

#50 | Posted by Maverick at 2025-07-06 07:03 PM | Reply

you don't think foreigners see this ----?

-------, tourism cratered after the brain dead------------ took office.

#51 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-07-06 07:09 PM | Reply

Are 4 year olds with cancer gang members, rapists or murderers? Just want to be clear about what MAGA liars are claiming to defend their deportation of all those "violent criminals."

#52 | Posted by chuffy at 2025-07-06 07:35 PM | Reply

#50

You're a lying sack ----, moron. Go ---- yourself.

#53 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-06 08:45 PM | Reply

#50
Flagged: Rookie swing and miss

#54 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-07-07 05:17 AM | Reply

We are still the best nation on earth.

#8 | Posted by boaz

You're such a stupid piece of s(*&.

And your stupidity is why we're quickly sliding into failed state status and authoritarianism.

Idiot.

#55 | Posted by jpw at 2025-07-07 10:01 AM | Reply

tourism is down because Democrats have ruined our great cities like NY, SF, Chicago.......nobody wants to go to those cities

#9 | Posted by Maverick

It's just a bizarre coincidence that tourism is down only after Trump threatened to take over other countries and started detaining tourists.

#56 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2025-07-07 02:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

My proposal is to first dispose of any individual or other threat who attempts to kill and eliminate other Americans inside or outside of government. Put them and any threat they represent out of their misery and as our threat forever. Eliminate them.

#57 | Posted by Robson at 2025-07-07 07:26 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

tourism is down because Democrats have ruined our great cities like NY, SF, Chicago.......nobody wants to go to those cities
#9 | Posted by Maverick

Everything is Biden's Fault.
Everything.

#58 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-07 07:28 PM | Reply

We are still the best nation on earth.
#8 | Posted by boaz

tourism is down because Democrats have ruined our great cities like NY, SF, Chicago.......nobody wants to go to those cities
#9 | Posted by Maverick

This is really how Republicans think!

America is the greatest nation on earth.

America is a violent hellscape because the cities are full of black people.

#59 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-07 07:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"While other nations are rolling out the welcome mat, the U.S. government is putting up the closed sign."

^
That is what Republicans voted for!

Does any Republican disagree, that this is what Republicans voted for?

#60 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-07 07:43 PM | Reply

We are still the best nation on earth.
#8 | Posted by boaz
tourism is down because Democrats have ruined our great cities like NY, SF, Chicago.......nobody wants to go to those cities
#9 | Posted by Maverick
This is really how Republicans think!
America is the greatest nation on earth.
America is a violent hellscape because the cities are full of black people.
#59 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-07 07:31 PM

Shockingly that dissonance doesn't register.

Tourists know that ICE definitely doesn't.

#61 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-07-07 07:57 PM | Reply

Robson can't wait until they fire up the gas ovens.

#62 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-07 09:27 PM | Reply