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Why U.S. Is Experiencing an Alarming Decline in Global Tourist Arrivals Including Those from Europe, Asia, And Latin America Under Trump’s New Rules

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International travel to the United States has plummeted in recent months following President Donald Trump’s return to office, with global tourists increasingly avoiding the country due to fears of detentions, deportations, political rhetoric, and heightened border scrutiny. Preliminary government data reveals sharp year-on-year declines in visitors from major regions such as Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean — with double-digit drops from countries like Germany, Spain, and Colombia. Industry leaders warn that this trend, if sustained, could cost the U.S. billions in lost tourism revenue and threaten millions of jobs across the travel sector, as international sentiment turns against visiting the U.S. under current policies and diplomatic tensions escalate.

International tourism to the United States has seen a significant downturn following President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with travel industry professionals citing rising border concerns and geopolitical tensions as key contributors.

Reports of foreign travelers being detained or deported — including cases involving extended detentions of European tourists — have triggered anxiety among potential visitors. Coupled with increasingly stringent travel advisories from other nations and rising global friction fueled by sudden U.S. tariffs, these developments have created a chilling effect on overseas travel demand.

Recent figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration reveal a near 12 percent drop in overseas visitors last month compared to the same period last year. This follows a smaller, but noticeable, 2 percent year-on-year decline recorded in February. Industry observers say this marks the first major decline in inbound international tourism since the steep drop experienced at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If this pattern continues, the U.S. could face severe economic consequences, with billions of dollars in tourism revenue at risk. According to industry leaders, many international travelers are either unsettled by the current administration’s immigration policies or deeply offended by its rhetoric. In one dramatic example, the European Union has reportedly equipped its U.S.-bound diplomats with disposable “burner” phones to prevent potential surveillance, according to the Financial Times.

Data indicates sharp regional declines in visitor numbers. March saw a 17 percent fall in travelers from Western Europe, a 24 percent drop from Central America, and a 26 percent dip in visitors from the Caribbean compared to March of the previous year. The statistics, based on I-94 forms submitted by non-citizens and non-immigrants upon arrival, reflect those staying one night or more for business, vacation, or personal visits.

These figures remain preliminary, as arrival data from neighboring Canada and Mexico have yet to be fully reported. Historically, after Canada and Mexico, the U.S. receives its highest number of tourists from nations like Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Australia, and Colombia — nearly all of which saw reduced traveler numbers in March.

The most striking year-on-year decreases included a 33 percent drop in visitors from Colombia, 28 percent from Germany, and 25 percent from Spain.

The U.S. Travel Association, which advocates for the tourism industry, stated that in the previous year, travel contributed an estimated $1.3 trillion to the American economy and supported approximately 15 million jobs. The current decline, according to association spokesperson Allison O’Connor, is deeply troubling for an industry already recovering from prior shocks.

Early statistics from Canadian authorities mirror the U.S. figures, showing that the number of Canadians driving into the U.S. plummeted by nearly 32 percent this March, while Canadian air travelers returning from the U.S. dropped by over 13 percent.

Travel from Mexico also saw a steep dip, with air arrivals to the U.S. declining by nearly 17 percent in March compared to the same time last year. However, land crossing data — which accounts for the bulk of Mexico’s inbound traffic — is still pending.

International tourism to the U.S. has plunged since Trump’s return to power, as rising border fears, harsh immigration policies, and political tensions deter global travelers. Industry experts warn the sharp decline in visitors could cost billions in lost revenue and damage America’s global travel appeal.

As global perceptions shift and political uncertainty grows, travel experts warn the U.S. could lose its standing as a top international destination if current trends persist. (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/why-u-s-is-experiencing-alarming-decline-in-global-tourist-arrivals-including-those-from-europe-asia-and-latin-america-under-trumps-new-rules/)

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AVA Resorts
Grupo Hotelero Islazul
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Cubasol
Realidad Turística
INTERFER
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