- The number of overseas visitors to the U.S. declined by over 3 million, or 1.6 per cent, in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period last year.
- Experts and local officials largely attribute this significant dip in international tourism to Donald Trump's return to office and his administration's policies.
- Specific policies cited include sweeping global tariffs, an immigration crackdown, and threats regarding the U.S. acquiring Canada and Greenland, which are seen as alienating international travellers.
- The World Travel & Tourism Council projects the U.S. will be the only country among 184 studied where foreign visitor spending is expected to fall in 2025.
- Travel research firm Tourism Economics forecasts an 8.2 per cent reduction in international arrivals to the U.S. by 2025, indicating the current slowdown is likely to persist.
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