U.S. Tourism Revenue Plummets in 2025—The Only Major Economy in Decline

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In 2025, the U.S. stands alone among major economies with declining tourism revenue. International visitor spending is projected to drop by $12.5 billion.

Stricter travel rules and weaker confidence are driving tourists elsewhere. As global tourism rebounds, the U.S. faces not just lost revenue but also rising risks to jobs in hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors.

$12.5B Loss As Foreign Visitors Stay Away

The U.S. is expected to lose $12.5 billion in international tourism revenue in 2025, a 22.5% decline from 2024. It’s the only major economy among 184 seeing this kind of drop. The tweet below highlights how policy decisions are contributing to this sharp downturn:

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Trump’s Economic Wrecking Ball Just Claimed Another Victim — U.S. Tourism

The United States is now the only damn country out of 184 global economies seeing a drop in international tourism spending in 2025. Let that sink in. While every other nation on Earth is… pic.twitter.com/98AQ8bdvP8
— P a u l ◉ (@SkylineReport) July 6, 2025

Stricter immigration rules, travel bans, and aggressive border screening have pushed travelers elsewhere. Nations like Canada, Germany, and the U.K. show notable pullbacks.

The decline affects hotels, airlines, and retail. With global tourism growing, the U.S. stands out—for the wrong reasons.

Canadian Tourism Drops Amid Boycott

Canadian visits to the U.S. have dropped sharply in 2025, driven by political tensions and tighter entry policies. A widespread travel boycott is pushing many Canadians to vacation elsewhere. The tweet below links this decline to Trump’s influence and unfavorable media coverage:

U.S. tourism is down, with a projected from $8.5 billion to over $64 billion loss in 2025, likely tied to Trump and negative media portrayals.

Good luck America, in recovering your declining tourism industry. https://t.co/As8tUbRi8y
— Orla Joelsen (@OJoelsen) June 10, 2025

Estimates suggest the U.S. could lose around $6 billion this year from reduced Canadian tourism. Car crossings dropped 38% compared to May 2024.

Border towns are feeling the loss. With fewer visitors, local economies and travel jobs face mounting pressure.

Las Vegas Sees 6.5% Visitor Decline

Las Vegas tourism is slipping in 2025, with a 6.5% drop in visitors reported for May. In April, numbers were already down 5.1%, and airport traffic fell 3.4%. The video below explores what’s behind this trend:

Even with major events like WrestleMania drawing crowds, foot traffic on the Strip has declined. Some blame the heat, others point to rising costs and uncertainty.

Hotel stays, flights, and gaming revenue are all slipping—signs that deeper challenges may be unfolding.