📉 U.S. tourism slides to last place globally as competitors overtake. Travelers are choosing other destinations, a shift with real economic and perception impact. According to a 2025 WTTC projection, the U.S. was set to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending, going from $181 billion in 2024 to $169 billion in 2025.
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📉 U.S. tourism slides to last place globally as competitors overtake. Travelers are choosing other destinations, a shift with real economic and perception impact. According to a 2025 WTTC projection, the U.S. was set to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending, going from $181 billion in 2024 to $169 billion in 2025.