- A report by the World Travel and Tourism Council indicates that Donald Trump's policies risk alienating international travelers and could cost the U.S. economy billions in Tourism.
- The U.S. is projected to be the only country out of 184 to see foreign visitor spending fall by 2025, contrasting with a booming tourism industry in Mexico.
- The U.S. economy is on track to lose $12.5 billion in international spending this year, with a potential total deficit of $28.8 billion in international spending this year, compared to original forecasts.
- This decline is partly driven by an estimated 20 percent drop in Canadian visitors and a 17 percent drop in Western European visitors, including those from Britain and Germany.
- Alarming reports of foreign tourists being denied entry or detained, alongside concerns among U.S. citizens about re-entry inspections, are contributing to the downturn.
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